Project Manager (Solar)

Summary

The Project Manager plays a crucial role in our Heavy Civil Construction company, overseeing all administrative and technical aspects of construction projects, specifically focusing on site development, grading, and clearing, from bid preparation through final acceptance by the client.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the corporate policy framework.

· Monitor and control construction progress by maintaining close communication with on-site superintendents to ensure projects are executed on schedule and within budget. Take corrective actions when necessary.

· Represent the company in project meetings and provide valuable input in labor negotiations and strategy meetings.

· Manage the financial aspects of contracts to safeguard the company's interests while maintaining a positive client relationship.

· Assume additional responsibilities as directed by corporate executives.

· Conduct initial client assessments to determine the scope of work and the resources required for project success.

· Prepare comprehensive project estimates, including a detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, takeoff information, and contracting requirements.

· Supervise the entire construction process to ensure alignment with design, budget, and schedule. This includes interfacing with client representatives, AE representatives, and other contractors.

· Plan, coordinate, and oversee onsite functions, including scheduling, engineering, material control, and providing day-to-day direction to onsite administrative staff in accounting and purchasing.

· Supervise craft employees and other contractors as stipulated by the contract.

· Provide technical assistance, such as interpreting drawings and recommending construction methods and equipment. Initiate and manage extra work estimating and the issuance of change orders.

· Assume responsibility for the productivity of crafts, efficient utilization of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of the project.

Supervisory Responsibilities

· Directly supervise up to 10 supervisors with crews of 100.

Requirements

· Strong knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management.

· Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.

· Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, and activities.

Education and Experience

· A four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

· Minimum of five years of construction management, estimating, and/or craft supervision experience in similar facility construction.

· Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of construction, including technology, equipment, methods, craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, estimating, schedules, and safety.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.