Project Manager

About

You're a dynamic problem-solver with a passion for construction. Detail-oriented and driven, you thrive in collaborative environments and excel at managing multiple responsibilities. You're ready to take on challenges head-on and contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference.

You’ll play a vital role in managing construction processes and driving project success. This role offers dynamic work, opportunities for growth, and a chance to make a significant impact in the Water, Wastewater, Industrial, and Energy sectors.

Our people are our strength. As an employee-owned national construction company, we prioritize collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We're committed to fostering a culture of growth and empowerment, where every team member is valued and supported.

What You’ll Do

• Plans, organizes and controls all resources for the successful execution of a project.
• Leads project team in the construction of projects ensuring project quality, schedule, cost control, safety and customer satisfaction objectives are met.
• Primary point of contact for Owners.
• Expectations of the position include:
  • Assigned projects are completed on time, under budget and at a profit
  • Safety, EEO and quality goals are achieved
  • Timely conflict and/or claims resolution
  • Clients are satisfied with project results
  • Production Management is utilized within the team environment
  • Coaching of Team Members

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets safety, quality, schedule, cost and owner relationship goals
• Provides input and supervises all pre-construction services such as purchase orders, subcontracts, schedules, and job cost set-up
• Project preplanning – responsible for complete and thorough planning of the project from start to finish
• Works with the Operations Manager to obtain the personnel resources required to properly staff the project
• Reviews project proposal or plans to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project
• Manages the financial aspects of contracts; assures job margin analysis is completed on a regular basis
• Monitors and reports project cost and schedule performance; takes appropriate action steps when needed
• Assists Superintendent with problem or conflict resolution; assist in driving subcontractors or work force
• Identify “roadblocks” or “pitfalls” and solve these problems prior to their impact on the project
• Identifies and documents claims with owners, subcontractors and vendors in a timely and complete fashion.
• Calculates costs and time extensions for proposed change orders.
• Monitors Owner’s/Engineer’s change order Process.
• Reviews Owner’s change orders documents for accuracy
• Reviews and takes action on contractor pay requests and invoicing
• Manages the scope of work and has mastery of the contract documents
• Customer Relations and Customer Loyalty – Regularly visit with and get feedback from the customer and the architect/engineer.
• Probe for problems that may not be obvious to jobsite personnel.
• Works with Estimating Team providing input on overall management of a potential project.
• Facilitate progress meetings
• Define warranty and substantial completion dates in writing
• Problem solving – Utilize “3-Day” rule
• Identifies and resolves potential claims with subcontractors/suppliers
• Assists purchasers with the definition of scope of work
• Ensures adherence to insurance, safety, labor relations, EEO and tax regulations
• Monitors and ensures quality control
• Works with Safety Manager to ensure jobs have safe working conditions and that safe work practices are in place
• Supports the achievement of EEO goals
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with key owners
• Fosters team camaraderie; coaches Superintendents and Project Engineers and conducts regular one-to-one meetings; assures each person understands their role on the project
• Documents best practices to share with other projects; ensure best construction methods are being used
• Directs and ensures timely completion of project close-out activities
• Protects and promotes the interests of the Company; ensures all compensation for work performed is received
• Champions skill development of assigned resources through training and coaching process
• Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, values and goals to team

Must-haves in a Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management/Technology, or related field
• Five years of managerial and supervisory experience in the construction industry
• Extensive knowledge of construction methods and materials, costing, scheduling and estimating
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people and get results through others
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
• Strong customer service skills
• Works well in a team environment
• Commitment to company values
• Required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 25-50 pounds

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO from Day 1
• 7 Paid Holidays (plus 6 additional half-days), 1 Community Day, 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Discretionary Bonuses
• Car Allowance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance with supplemental options
• 401k with Company Match
• HSA and FSA options
• Employee Referral Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Family Planning and Adoption Assistance
• Education Reimbursement