Job Duties and Responsibilities:
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Ensures that all Company safety rules and procedures (including site-specific regulations) are being strictly adhered to by all Project Team members.
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Conducts a minimum of one safety audit of a project site per month (more are encouraged).
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Working closely with Operations Manager, Construction Manager, and other Project Managers to develop and grow regional labor and equipment resources, refine operations procedures, and expand our technical capabilities.
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Collaborating with regional sales and design team members.
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Supporting regional sales and business development efforts by attending and trade shows, conferences and technical presentations.
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Serves as the main point of contract both internally and externally for clients and stakeholders.
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Coordinating with engineers and general contractors to ensure design and construction requirements are met.
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Managing contract negotiations with clients, including preparing scope of work documents.
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Tracking, preparing and negotiating change orders and claims.
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Material and equipment buyout including negotiating with suppliers and vendors.
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Scheduling of projects in logical steps within time required to meet contractual and internal schedules.
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Responsible for review of contract documents & specifications and preparation of RFI’s.
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Provides input and/or reviews design, drawing, & construction submittals with Design Engineers.
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Identify potential project risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.
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Generating initial and monthly project financial budgets and forecasts.
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Review and approve invoices and payments for subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
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Responsible for timely project invoicing and payment collections from clients.
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Responsible for project activities that include quality control, documentation, submittal preparation and data analysis, equipment and labor allocations, as well as running small work crews when necessary.
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Holds project kickoff & planning meetings.
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Conducts pre-construction site visits to determine if there are any site access issues (including both on and off site), working pad preparedness, and overhead obstructions/restrictions.
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Works closely with the Engineering Department and the Project Manager to ensure that all project quality requirements are met.
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Provides input and/or reviews bids regional estimators and sales department, as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Knowledge of construction practices including but not limited to, contract claims and management, dispute resolution, cost control, means & methods, skilled trades, and equipment.
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Thorough understanding of labor agreements (including but not limited to Union agreements).
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Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions when faced with unexpected delays or occurrences.
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Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
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Excellent documentation and organizational skills with attention to detail.
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Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
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Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
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Up to 25% travel within a given region required.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field. 5 years of experience in construction project management in heavy civil construction. Prior geotechnical construction experience is a plus.
-OR- any equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Certifications, Licenses, Etc:
Required: OSHA 30
Desired: P.E., PMP
