Construction Project Manager

Position Title: Project Manager (Hybrid)

Location: Walker, MI, USA 49534

Duration: 02- Year Contract on W2 (possible extension)

Position Description:

• The experienced Project Manager be responsible for the completion of intermediate to-large-size capital construction projects.
• Uses forma project management methods to identify and coordinate project team activities including defining scope of work, scheduling, estimating and engineering.
• Manages costs and change control procedures and ensures project close-out and documentation processes are complete.
• Project management responsibilities will include the coordination and completion of projects to ensure safety accountability & adherence of workplace standards.
• Incumbent will have responsibility to oversee all aspects of projects, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of projects for leadership review.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develops project scope and coordinates a team of specialists who provide project schedule, cost estimates and engineering specifications for capital projects.
• Ensures the completion of engineering, design, installation, testing, commissioning into service and project closeout.
• Responsible for project expenditures and the cost-effective procurement of labor, equipment and materials: coordinates with authorized company representatives in conducting bid meetings and reviews, supplier selections and evaluations; determines contracting strategy congruent with labor utilization strategies.
• Supports daily management of on-site construction activities, working with contractors and service providers, including timely completion of work within approved budget.
• Responsible for meeting key performance metrics including scope, schedule, and budget for projects and/or programs.
• Communicates project status to all stakeholders and engages appropriate stakeholders in decisions to ensure a clear understanding of direction and expectations.
• Interfaces with internal organizations, plants, suppliers, trade labor organizations (unions), etc. May support contract administration services for blanket orders or other subcontractors and vendors.
• Evaluates conditions and consults on solutions to control project risk.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Performs detailed variance on estimate to actual variance relating to all components of the process.
• Ability with Project Management techniques and use of Project Management tools, including ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently without direct supervision.

Education & Skills Requirements:

• This is a multi-track base requirement job; education and experience requirements can be satisfied through one of the following three options:
• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, construction management,project management, or business/management and 6 years of project management experience.
• Associate degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture/technical design, project management, business/management, construction management, or construction technology and 8 years of related project management experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years of related project management experience.
• Strong familiarity with gas utility work and industry best practices is essential
• Ability to utilize formal process improvement, problem-solving and analytical techniques
• Proven ability to lead and direct the work of other team members and manage key projects to completion.

Skills Preferred:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Operations experience in the Utility industry
• Use of P6 Primavera
• Ability to have crucial conversations with support partners.
• Analysis of metrics on project deadlines, budgets, and deliverables
• Experience presenting strategic plans to all levels of leadership, including senior leaders.