Project Manager

Overview

Phoenix Industrial, part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CEI) business segment. The CEI segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. MasTec is a minority-owned Fortune 500 company with more than 90 years in the industry, over 35,000 employees, and 400 offices nationwide. MasTec focuses on sustainability and safety in its culture and operations.

Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record: Power leader, top domestic heavy contractor, and transportation contractor).

Position Summary

The Project Manager can run a standalone multi-craft, joint venture, or EPC project up to 100 million dollars, focused in the Mining industry. The Project Manager oversees project safety, quality, and all project controls required to lead the project. Depending on project structure, the Project Manager directs engineering and technology providers as well as joint venture partners. The Project Manager is accountable for all aspects of the project including safety, quality, labor, material, scope, client interaction, and execution of all disciplines. A thorough understanding of industry best practices and codes for all disciplines is required. The role interfaces with all areas affected by the project including clients, engineering/design, subcontractors, distributors, vendors, and ongoing strategic communication with project management regarding project status.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire site management team (Construction Manager, Project Engineer, Quality Manager, Safety Manager, etc.).
• Represent the organization professionally in all client interaction activities.
• Communicate with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors on all project-related issues.
• Champion the Corporate Safety Plan and develop a site-specific safety plan.
• Review completions status and schedule progress; identify productivity problems early and propose solutions.
• Review all work plans and work packages.
• Provide support to ensure the site quality plan is communicated and that inspections and quality documentation are completed on time for final turnover.
• Coach superintendents on monitoring and staying within the estimated labor rates.
• Review Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and train all craft and staff to correctly complete JSAs.
• Lead jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training.
• Schedule material deliveries and monitor procurement status reports.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite.
• Review material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
• Review submittals or transmittals to customers, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.
• Review and approve major field-issued purchase orders and subcontracts, including those issued by home office.
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
• Support project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, RFIs, submittals, transmittals, memorandums, and other contract-required correspondence.
• Develop and review all project controls such as productivity tracking, risk and opportunity logs, and scheduling metrics.
• Provide information for the creation and maintenance of a master project schedule.
• Approve and negotiate all change orders to the prime contract.
• Drive planning through the master schedule, 6-week, 3-week, 1-week plans, and manpower curves.
• Assist with administering accounting, job costs, and work in progress updates; support the Project Manager with these activities.
• Lead budgeting processes and convert estimates to the company’s standard phase codes.
• Identify trends in labor, material, subcontractor, and equipment costs and communicate with the Home Office as needed.
• Manage the cost forecasting process for the entire project and propose corrective actions when needed.
• Establish cashflow forecasts to ensure positive cashflow for the project.
• Act as primary company representative in all customer interactions.
• Know all provisions, terms, and scope of the prime contract.
• Develop and prepare Schedule of Values and all invoices to the customer.
• Work with Recruiting to hire staff professionals for the project, using established requisition processes.
• Approve construction equipment purchases and rentals.
• Manage, lead, and mentor direct reports.

Supervisory

• Supervise 10 or more direct reports and lead a project that may include up to 300 or more employees across various departments.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.
• Ten years of field experience.
• Experience in MSHA-regulated mining and aggregate operations.
• Maintained compliance with MSHA safety standards and participated in accident prevention programs.
• Conducted workplace examinations, safety meetings, and contractor oversight.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of health and safety programs and project-specific regulations.
• On-site participation in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Ability to read, analyze, and identify discrepancies in engineering plans and contract documents.
• Provide constructability and cost-saving alternatives during design and construction phases.
• Ability to access all points of a construction site in varying climates and environments.
• Highly motivated with a passion for excellence and initiative.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety and ensuring no one gets hurt.
• Leadership with delegation and support to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Willingness to travel extensively and relocate for up to 6–12 months at a time.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain in-depth relations with all team members and supervisors.

Physical Demands

• Work up to a 12-hour shift performing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
• Maintain physical strength and stamina; lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds; perform movements such as bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing.
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions and wear required personal protective equipment (safety-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, etc.).
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas; work at heights with fall protection as required.
• Visual and hearing acuity to observe details and coordinate tasks safely.

Hours

This is a full-time position typically requiring 50 hours per week. Schedule is subject to project requirements.

Travel

Travel up to 90% is required. Position requires presence on the project site with intermittent travel to residence of record.

What’s in It for You

• Financial Wellbeing: Compensation in the range of $175,000 to $200,000 per year, commensurate with experience; competitive pay with ongoing performance reviews and merit increases; 401(k) with company match and ESPP; flexible spending account (healthcare and dependent care).

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (plan options) — coverage for spouse/domestic partner and children; additional programs including diabetes management, telehealth, prescription drug plan, and more.

• Family & Lifestyle: Paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement leave; military leave with benefits continuation; employee assistance program.

• Planning for the Unexpected: Short and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage; emergency travel assistance; group legal plan.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include a background check and drug testing. Accessibility: accommodations available during the employment process. For information, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. This posting reflects current requirements and may be updated.

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