What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager I - Construction and Maintenance position at ArcBest?
Job Description
The Project Manager - Construction and Maintenance is involved in the management of various construction projects across the Corporation as directed. This position oversees contractor/vendor selection through competitive pricing and contract review to scope of work, coordinates work assignments with all internal and external stake holders, sets agreed to timelines for completion, adjusts timelines as necessary, ensures work is completed to agreed upon specifications, handles invoice auditing and payments, ensures project quality, liaise between contractor and local Service Center manager, and communicates regularly with the Director, Engineering and Construction regarding ongoing and future projects. The Project Manager - Construction and Maintenance requires frequent travel to various job sites.
Responsibilities
Education:
Work Hours
ArcBest® is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. We offer ground, air, and ocean transportation through various capacity providers, including our LTL carrier ABF Freight®, our truckload service MoLo®, and our expedite fleet, Panther Premium Logistics®. Through our managed solutions, we partner with customers to create logistics strategies that increase operational efficiencies, reduce costs and give better insights into their supply chains. We also offer moving services through U-Pack®. Our technology and innovations team, ArcBest Technologies, provides custom-built solutions, leading-edge technology, and advanced analytics that help support our customers and optimize supply chains. Want to join the ArcBest team? We're looking for top talent who supports our values-driven culture and is driven to deliver an excellent customer experience.
The Project Manager - Construction and Maintenance is involved in the management of various construction projects across the Corporation as directed. This position oversees contractor/vendor selection through competitive pricing and contract review to scope of work, coordinates work assignments with all internal and external stake holders, sets agreed to timelines for completion, adjusts timelines as necessary, ensures work is completed to agreed upon specifications, handles invoice auditing and payments, ensures project quality, liaise between contractor and local Service Center manager, and communicates regularly with the Director, Engineering and Construction regarding ongoing and future projects. The Project Manager - Construction and Maintenance requires frequent travel to various job sites.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and coordinate with all internal departments involved to ensure timely completion of defined scope of work.
- Work with others in the department to assess size of projects and remedial actions, repairs, restorations, expansions, and relocations to determine the ultimate scope of work.
- Supervise and advise on projects, interacting with both company personnel and construction/engineering firms.
- Communicate and collaborate with Company management throughout the system.
- Interpret the needs of our operating companies regarding ongoing facility development, maintenance, and construction.
- Assist in preparing preliminary plans and all details for projects, as well as manage the ongoing process of changes and revisions to a multitude of projects of all different sizes and scopes.
- Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements that meet scope of work requirements.
- Work with contractor to address and resolve hidden or unknown scope of work items to minimize budgetary impact.
- Review and assess vendor, contractor, and engineering work proposals to ensure they meet project specifications.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, to specifications, and on budget.
- Maintain and update accessible electronic and hard copy construction documents.
- Document and maintain effective records of all projects and events.
- Other duties and projects, as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management or Engineering, preferred
- Experience will be considered in lieu of education.
- 4 years project management and construction experience, preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and Procore.
- Project Management Professional (PMP)® - Project Management Institute within 1-1/2 Yrs, preferred
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Conflict Management
- Construction Contract Management
- Construction Inspection
- Contractor Relationship Management
- Decision Making and Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
Work Hours
- Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.
- Moderate (50-75%)
- This is a salary position paid biweekly.
ArcBest® is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. We offer ground, air, and ocean transportation through various capacity providers, including our LTL carrier ABF Freight®, our truckload service MoLo®, and our expedite fleet, Panther Premium Logistics®. Through our managed solutions, we partner with customers to create logistics strategies that increase operational efficiencies, reduce costs and give better insights into their supply chains. We also offer moving services through U-Pack®. Our technology and innovations team, ArcBest Technologies, provides custom-built solutions, leading-edge technology, and advanced analytics that help support our customers and optimize supply chains. Want to join the ArcBest team? We're looking for top talent who supports our values-driven culture and is driven to deliver an excellent customer experience.