UMX is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their team! UMX is a diversified company specializing in many aspects of the maritime and construction industries. Our employees are a group of exceptional professionals who are dedicated and committed to delivering top-notch service in a timely manner.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a project from start to finish. This candidate will create a plan of action that will consider a fixed timeline and evaluate risks. This person will be responsible for the day-to-day execution, project controls, cost, risk, engineering, and business management of a project, This individual should also have experience managing people and be an effective communicator.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match

Job Scope

• Safety Focused – you are committed to supporting a safe work environment
• Effective communicator – you can use e-mail, meetings, status reports, and software to communicate your ideas, get decisions made, and resolve issues
• Organized – you can organize project plans to ensure the projects go off without a hitch,
• Calm under pressure – you understand how to organize, prioritize, and focus on what you can control each day
• Team builder – you understand how to get people working together, collaborating, and sharing ideas
• You have a team-first mentality; you are fully engaged to supporting the success of the group and do not place your own agendas before the team
• You understand the importance of teamwork and can delegate tasks
• Flexible – you can adapt to all situations
• 5 years’ experience in heavy civil, marine, or underwater construction industries
• Experience in and advanced knowledge of construction contracts, including general and special terms and conditions
• Experienced with proven results in claims management and dispute resolution
• Experience with Design-Build, EPC, ECI, CMAR, and other alternate procurement
• Proficient in a variety of software including HCSS HeavyBid and Microsoft Office Suite
• Capable of leading and contributing to opportunity pursuits
• Excellent technical writing and verbal skills
• Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Responsibilities

• The Project Manager supports the private client book of business with planning, technical solutions, safety, and operational excellence
• They are the project manager on key projects within the region
• Evaluates specifications to plan procedures, starting and completion times, submittal requirements, and staffing requirements for each phase of construction
• Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays
• Confers with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve complaints and grievances within the workforce
• Collaborates with management, engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods
• Investigates problems and/or reported incidents; identify and recommend solutions/alternatives as appropriate
• Identifies project risks and makes recommendations for mitigation measures; maintains a project risk register
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and adherence to construction schedules
• Performs tasks maintaining all health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and ensure all work is done in a manner that enhances the safety of the project
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs
• Maintains and measures project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems
• Controls project costs by approving expenditures; administering subcontractor contracts
• Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions
• Negotiates terms of agreements, drafts contracts, and obtains permits and licenses
• Understands estimates and negotiates change orders
• Prepares, negotiates, approves invoicing per the contract
• Creates, maintains, and submits various reports such as the Management of Cost to Complete report, Management of Work in Progress Report, and daily reports
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5-7 years of experience in project management directly relating to civil construction.
• Evidence of successfully leading project from preconstruction to completion > $50M.
• Evidence of successfully managing large teams.
• Effective contract management skills to represent the company.
• Strong communication skills.

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The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.