Project Manager

The Project Manager plays a vital role in the successful planning, execution, and completion of pipeline and utility construction projects. This position supports the Operations Manager and field teams by coordinating activities, managing schedules, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring that project deliverables are met on time and within budget. The Project Manager also interfaces with customers as needed to ensure alignment with strategic project goals and objectives. Additionally, the role involves contributing to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency in processes and field team performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Project Management:

• Develops and implements project schedules, plans, and strategies to meet project goals.
• Tracks project progress, identifying potential delays and proposing solutions to keep projects on schedule.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and field operations, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Ensures all project documentation—such as permits, reports, contracts, and change orders—are organized, updated, and easily accessible.
• Coordinates scheduling of subcontractors, inspectors, and vendors to complete projects on time.
• Attends weekly/monthly job site meetings.
• Coordinates daily with operations and management.
• Reviews and maintains project documentation, including safety pre-job sheets, time sheets,
• and bore logs.
• Monitors work and materials to ensure quality control standards are met.
• Performs or schedules inspections to meet varying safety and compliance regulations.
• Manages multiple job sites simultaneously.
• Understands and interprets construction specifications, site plans, contracts, addendums, and change orders.
• Identifies and resolves problems and conflicts, organizing meetings, as necessary.
• Assists in pre-bid meetings and help estimate materials and labor needed for job completion.
• Conducts preconstruction meetings with customers to ensure that work meets their expectations, budget, timelines, safety requirements, and quality requirements.
• Coordinates with project foreman on daily work schedules based on available manpower and forecasted jobs covered in Project Management meetings.

Team Leadership and Supervision:

• Supervises foremen and crews, providing direction, feedback, and guidance.
• Assists in staffing, training, scheduling, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Writes and performs 90-day and yearly performance reviews.

Equipment and Resource Management:

• Coordinates owned and rental equipment needed for jobs, tracking equipment rentals.
• Coordinates delivery of heavy equipment, job supplies, and required resources to and from job sites.
• Assists in fleet vehicle and equipment management and maintenance.
• Maintains an on-hand parts and tools inventory.

Customer Relations and Business Development:

• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers to promote and encourage repeat and referral business.
• Attends onsite meetings with crews and customers as needed.
• Attends project conference calls and virtual meetings as needed.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensures job sites are clean and orderly before, during, and after job completion.
• Follows safety and quality guidelines as well as policies and procedures
• Implements new policies and procedures based on field observations.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of the appropriate jurisdiction utility locate laws and regulations and ensure that all work meets requirements.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of the appropriate jurisdiction environmental compliance regulations and ensure that all work meets requirements.

Emergency Response and On-Call Duties:

• Be available for emergency repairs, coordinating crews, supplies, and equipment.
• Calling in locate tickets Routinely and during emergencies and as needed.

Logistics & Resource Management:

• Coordinates the delivery of materials, tools, and equipment to project sites, ensuring timely and accurate logistics management.
• Tracks manpower needs, ensuring adequate staffing levels are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Reports on resource allocation, proactively addressing shortages or excesses to ensure efficient project execution.

Quality Control:

• Ensures that all work performed on-site meets quality standards and adheres to project specifications.
• Collaborates with quality assurance teams to conduct regular inspections, audits, and reviews of project work.
• Promptly reports and addresses any quality issues or non-conformances to ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is a plus.
• 3 or more years of experience in construction project management, preferably in pipeline or utility construction.
• Proven experience managing project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and Gantt charts.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing procurement, logistics, and scheduling tasks.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage client and stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Knowledge of construction code requirements, permits, contracts, and safety standards.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents and plans
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel when required
• OSHA 30 certification is a plus.
• Ability to travel to job sites as required.