Project Manager - Civil Division

Project Manager

The Ruhlin Company is seeking to hire a full time Project Manager for its Civil Division in Sharon Center, OH.

Position Summary

Plan, organize, and control all resources (employees, equipment, materials, subs) for the successful execution of a project. Lead project teams in the construction of projects ensuring project quality, schedule, cost control, safety and customer satisfaction objectives are met. Serve as the primary point of contact for owners. Bridge experience necessary.

Position Responsibilities

Safety

• Work with the Safety Director to ensure jobs have safe working conditions and that safe work practices are in place.
• Assigned projects perform better than established safety goals.
• Perform monthly project safety inspections.

Quality

• Monitor and ensure quality control.

Schedule

• Review project proposals and plans to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.
• Develop baseline project schedule with assistance from Superintendent and/or Scheduler.
• Maintain/update project schedule for duration of the project.

Cost

• Provide input and supervise all pre-construction services such as purchase orders, subcontracts, schedules, job cost set-up and project pre-planning.
• Work with the Director of Operations or Division Manager to staff the project.
• Manage the financial aspects of contracts; job margin analysis is completed regularly.
• Assist Superintendent with conflict resolution, managing subcontractors, and staff.
• Review status reports prepared by project staff; modify schedules or plans as required; prepare project reports for Company management, owners, or others.
• Manage the scope of work and maintain complete understanding of the contract documents including general conditions, notification requirements and dispute process.
• Manage claims; identify and resolve potential claims with subcontractors/suppliers.
• Participate in project coordination meetings.
• Assist estimators with the definition of bid packages during project buyout.
• Manage Minority Participation Goals (EEO, DBE, etc.) ensuring they are achieved; hold superintendents accountable for hiring practices.
• Foster team camaraderie; mentor Superintendents and Project Engineers; ensure each person understands their role on the project.
• Document best practices to share with other projects; ensure best construction methods are used.
• Direct and ensure timely completion of project close-out activities.
• Protect and promote the interests of the Company; ensure all compensation for work performed is received.

Owner Relationship

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with key owners and architects.
• Review change orders for accuracy.
• Review and act on contractor pay requests and invoicing.

General

• Set safety, quality, schedule, cost, and owner relationship goals for assigned projects.
• Monitor and report project cost and schedule performance; recommend corrective actions if needed.
• Champion skill development of assigned staff through training and performance evaluations.
• Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, values, and goals to staff.
• Performs additional assignments per supervisors' direction.
• Ensure adherence to insurance, safety, labor relations, EEO and tax regulations.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum five years supervisory experience in the construction industry.
• Previous ODNR (Ohio Department of Natural Resources) project experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of construction methods, materials, costing, scheduling, and estimating.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
• Previous experience directing craft labor in capacity of foreman and/or superintendent.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead people and get results through others.
• Ability to think ahead and plan over a one-to two-year time span.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution ability at both a strategic and functional level.
• Strong customer service orientation; strong team player.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Viewpoint Vista, HCSS, P6, CAD.
• Commitment to Company values.
• Bridge experience necessary

About The Ruhlin Company

The Ruhlin Company was founded on a corporate philosophy of partnership. For over 100 years we have created cooperative relationships with our clients by listening closely to their needs and successfully translating their visions into reality. Client satisfaction is the bedrock of our reputation, earned through innovative construction technology, experienced leadership and an unswerving commitment to quality. Today Ruhlin enjoys a national reputation as a construction services leader. From bridges to buildings, client success is built in.

The Ruhlin Company offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees which includes an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), 401k with match, bonus, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, paid vacation and sick days.

The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in Ohio's Drug Free Safety Program