Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Who You Are: 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.

The Opportunity: 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.

Who We Are: 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