Project Manager - Construction

Nova Group Inc., a Quanta Services company, is an industry leading general engineering construction company with 50 years of experience worldwide. Nova specializes in hydrant fueling, waterfront, electrical and utility military construction projects for the Department of Defense (NAVFAC, USACE) and Department of Energy at various National Laboratories. Nova exceeds customer expectations through innovative construction, safety, quality and outstanding customer service.

Headquartered in Napa, CA, with regional offices in, Port Orchard, WA, Japan and project locations stretching across the US, as well as internationally, the opportunities are endless with Nova! Nova offers employees competitive health benefits, matching 401K contributions, career advancement opportunities, and endless training opportunities.

Primary Function 

Has overall responsibility for the planning, management, coordination and financial control of a construction project. Responsible to see that the clients’ wishes are adhered to and that the project is completed on time within the agreed budget. The project manager may be involved from the initial conception and design of the project, through its construction, to its completion. 

Typical Duties 

• Prepare/update project schedule. Review look-ahead weekly with Superintendent
• Develop project budget to include relevant cost codes
• Locate, evaluate and negotiate subcontractors
• Perform take-offs for budget and purchase orders, monitoring of field material inventories to keep crews working efficiently
• Write and issue office purchase orders and evaluate quotes
• Assign priorities to Assistant Project Manager, Superintendent and Quality Control Manager. Develop/assign priorities for buyout of project
• Cost To Complete; correct new phases
• Evaluate weekly job costs
• Prepare monthly invoicing
• Evaluate equipment usage
• Evaluate small business status and calculate appropriate percentage(s)
• Coordinate shop work orders and shipments to the project site
• Generate RFI’s & VECP’s
• Prepare/negotiate change orders and maintain project status log
• Review QC items, such as OM, Weld Log, Testing, Submittal Register, etc.
• Prepare submittals
• Prepare amendments for subcontractors additional work
• Review shop work order drawings
• Approve subcontractor invoicing
• Review productivity reporting
• Conduct partnering workshops with owner(s)
• Proficient in Primavera software
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's discretion

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience 

Educational and experience requirements include:

• Four year degree in engineering or construction management, preferred.
• Advanced management or technical training preferred, with a minimum of 10 years of construction experience as a Project Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Construction Manager.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Experience with federal construction contracts. DoD experience preferred.
• Familiar with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1 Safety and Health requirements.
• Excellent organizational, supervisory and decision making/problem solving skills are essential.
• Proficiency in software P6 Primavera and Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be willing to travel. 

Work Environment 

Work is performed in an office and on a construction site. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of construction site in all types of weather.
• Prolonged periods of standing and working outside.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt from overtime position. Days and hours of work will depend on production schedule.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 per year