Construction Project Manager (Coal Combustion Residuals)

About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for managing all requirements for Civil and Construction projects including change orders, submittals, procurement, project financial setup, project financial updates, and project schedule to ensure projects are completed in a quality, profitable, safe and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a constant focus on meeting/exceeding client needs and expectations in all aspects of assigned projects.
• Plans, organizes and staffs key field positions working with organizational / division leadership.
• Establishes project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
• Initiates and maintains liaison with client, subcontractors and vendors to facilitate construction activities.
• Makes sure construction is built on schedule and within budget; investigates potentially serious situations and implements corrective measures.
• Represents Company in meetings, assists in labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc.
• Manages financial aspects of contracts, (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to project Company’s interest while simultaneously maintaining good relationships with client, subcontractors and vendors.
• Covers project activities as assigned.
• Handles heavy equipment service and maintenance.
• Coordinates project activities as assigned.
• Interprets project design/drawings for crafts installing materials.
• Coordinates project material deliveries and subcontractor needs as needed.
• Solves drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference’s, and the like.
• Prepares and submits field design change requisitions and “as built” drawings, as required.
• Prepares (or directs the preparation of) and disseminates all required documentation records such as status reports, punch lists, describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, etc.
• May provide supervision and/or technical direction, (i.e., print interpretations, design intent, construction feasibility), to engineers, crafts, and/or superintendent assigned to area of work to ensure work is completed in proper sequence.
• Performs necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of material.
• Makes sure construction progress is monitored and verified to prepare monthly billings based on contractual agreements and amount of work completed.
• Performs additional assignments per Division Manager’s request.
• Assists in scheduling service and maintenance on equipment at jobsite in order to reduce downtime and achieve the lowest possible operating costs.
• Aids in equipment scheduling using available resources to optimize utilization of equipment and rental resources as economically as possible.
• Aids in planning of the workflow and equipment mix at the project to ensure production can be achieved at the lowest possible operating cost.
• Coordinates all safety-related specific activities as recommended by Corporate Safety Manager, including compliance with Safety Data Sheets, Personal Protective Equipment, protection/coordination of Health and Safety Plan and client/consumer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or equivalent related field of study.
• Minimum of 5 years previous experience in an equivalent position.
• Proficiency with all necessary technological tools, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook with the ability to use other software as necessary.
• Proficiency in Hard Dollar, Bid Build, Heavy Build or similar construction estimating software.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera or similar construction scheduling software.
• Understanding of civil engineering design and construction methods and industry standards.
• Experience with job costing, scheduling and estimating contract changes.
• Meticulous attention to detail, high capacity for multi-tasking, strong work ethic.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before clients, management, subcontractors and vendors of the organization.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to effectively organize numerous streams of information.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.
• Able to meet deadlines.