Project Manager

Description

POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the planning and management of water and wastewater treatment projects. Project Managers should have excellent client interaction skills and ample knowledge of the construction industry.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
• Network with potential and existing clients to secure future projects.
• Complete take-offs and estimates for project bids.
• Identify potential variances, issues, and risks associate with future projects.
• Vetting, negotiating, and executing project purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Maintain relationships with Owners and Design Engineers.
• Develop and monitor schedules and budgets.
• Understand and uphold contractual responsibilities associate with a project.
• Identify unforeseen conditions and work closely with Owner and Engineer to resolve issues.
• Prepare and verify project status to provide proper billing to Owner.
• Supervise and mentor Project Engineers and Interns.
• Oversee project submittals, RFIs, logs, etc.
• Schedule and manage major equipment and material deliveries.
• Oversees time entry and understands importance of accuracy.
• Work closely with Superintendent to support daily construction activities.
• Other duties as required.

CORE EXPECTATIONS
• Passion for the water/wastewater industry.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Keen attention to detail and a high level of initiative.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and perform in a fast-paced, stressful work environment with extreme weather fluctuations.
• Understand the value of an organized job site and how it reflects directly on the organization.

BEHAVIORAL
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines efficiently and cost effectively.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrate strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience in managing water/wastewater projects with full responsibility for budget, schedule, contractual obligations, client service, and quality standards required.
• Minimum of 5 years in heavy civil and mechanical applications preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of in-field construction experience.
• Extensive understanding of construction equipment, equipment performance, and fleet management.
• Extensive understanding of labor rates and how they apply to estimation and project budgeting.
• Extensive understanding of raw materials and market volatility.
• Must be willing to work in a team environment and assist in developing subordinate employees.
• Must be willing to travel to project locations as necessary.
• Upholds a resolution-based mentality in response to unforeseen conditions on a project.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and or MSHA.
• Compliance with all OSHA and MSHA regulations.

SYSTEM QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with project management software, estimating software, Blubeam, and AutoCad preferred.
• Construction management software experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hand and arms above their shoulders.
• Must be able to exert up to 10-20 lbs. constantly to move objects, 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally.