Site Project Manager

Position Summary

The Site Project Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating projects related to the installation, maintenance, and operation of crane equipment and services at the job sites. This role requires a strategic and detail-oriented professional with strong leadership skills and extensive knowledge of crane operations and safety protocols.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Project Scope Definition:
   1. Work with clients and internal stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with customer requirements.
2. Budget Management:
   1. Develop project budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure cost-effective project execution.
3. Timeline Management:
   1. Create and manage project timelines, ensuring that milestones are met, and projects are completed on schedule.
   2. Manage a Crane Program master schedule with master schedule to support project forecasting.
4. Engineering:
   1. Provides direction and engineering support for lift/rigging plans to operators and craft.
   2. Familiar with the scope of work and project specifications to create crane/rigging plans and provide CAD drafting support.
5. Resource Allocation & Site Operation:
   1. Allocate resources efficiently, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure project success.
   2. Partner with local Operating Engineer Union Representative to find high quality crane operators and oilers. Locally source indirect staff such as maintenance specialists, safety professionals, project engineering and admin personnel.
   3. Partner with HR to recruit, interview and hire project staff and craft as needed. Maintains and secures training and certification records if needed on job site.
   4. Ensure proper site storage and arrangements have been made to support long term storage, staging equipment, on-site maintenance, weather protection etc.
6. Safety and Compliance:
   1. Implement and enforce safety protocols and industry best practices to ensure a safe working environment for all project participants.
   2. Ensure that all crane operations and construction activities comply with relevant safety regulations and industry standards.
   3. Manager and maintain crane/mobile equipment and rigging inspections and records.
7. Stakeholder Collaboration:
   1. Establish and maintain strong communication channels with clients, keeping them informed about project progress and addressing any concerns.
   2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, technicians, and contractors, to ensure seamless project execution.
   3. Address and resolve issues that may arise during project implementation, working closely with the project team and clients to find effective solutions.
8. Quality Assurance:
   1. Implement quality control measures to ensure that crane installations and operations meet project specifications and industry standards.
   2. Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, quality assurance records, and safety documentation.
9. Financial Management:
   1. Conduct cost analysis throughout the project lifecycle, identifying areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
   2. Oversee contract negotiations, prepare change orders, and ensure adherence to project budgets.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
2. Minimum of 10 years proven experience in project/program management preferably within the crane or heavy equipment industry.
3. Valid Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Knowledge:
   1. Crane Operations: In-depth knowledge of crane operations, including different types of cranes, lifting capacities, and operational considerations.
   2. Construction Project Management: Knowledge of construction project management principles, including project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
   3. Safety Regulations: Understanding of safety regulations and protocols related to crane operations and construction sites.
   4. Technical Engineering: Knowledge of engineering principles relevant to crane installations and construction projects.
   5. Budget Management: Understanding of budgeting and financial management for construction projects, including cost estimation and control.
   6. Contract Negotiation: Knowledge of contract negotiation processes and the ability to prepare and manage contracts.
2. Skills:
   1. Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients, project teams, and stakeholders.
   2. Leadership: Strong leadership skills to motivate and lead cross-functional project teams.
   3. Problem – Solving: Effective problem-solving skills to address challenges and make informed decisions during project execution.
   4. Safety Management: Proficiency in implementing safety protocols and ensuring compliance with safety regulations on construction sites.
3. Abilities:

• • Client Relationship Management: Capability to establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, keeping them informed about project progress and addressing concerns.
  • Organization: Strong organizational skills to manage project documentation, progress reports, and safety records effectively.
  • Decision-Making: Sound decision-making abilities to make informed choices that align with project objectives and organizational goals.

Physical Demands and Work 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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit, stand, walk, present, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and effectively speak and hear. The employee is sometimes required to: stoop, kneel, bend or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is normally performed in an office or office-like environment where noise level is minimal to moderate. Some work site visits, and automobile travel is required.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments and such duties, activities or responsibilities may change or new ones may be added at any time with or without notice.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.

The company is a drug-free workplace, complies with ADA regulations as applicable and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.