Construction Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Fort Worth, TX)

Job ID: 260485 | Full-time | Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time

About the Role

The Construction Project Manager supports the Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) Project Manager or Program Manager to oversee day-to-day operations from pre-construction through project completion and warranty periods. This role manages construction project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations, field staff, and other duties required to execute EPC, Construction Management, Construction, and Program Management projects.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, and promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Oversee day-to-day construction activities and ensure successful execution of single or multiple projects simultaneously.
• Provide direction and participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives.
• Develop new and manage existing client relationships; interface with clients for proposal and project-related items.
• Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with the Legal Department as required.
• Negotiate prime contracts, CM contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, including construction execution, construction quality assurance, safety & health plan, subcontracting plan, project staffing plan, organization chart, and procurement plan.
• Develop construction staffing plans, train project teams, coordinate activities of multiple global practices/disciplines, and facilitate efficient cost-effective staff utilization while adhering to contractual and performance requirements.
• Oversee the development of the project plan for site layout, mobilization, demobilization, and support implementation.
• Verify all applicable project permits are secured in accordance with project requirements.
• Direct and oversee the downstream request for proposal (RFP) and bid process; prepare detailed scope of work documents for subcontractor and client contractor contracts, including bidder development, prequalification, evaluation, award recommendation, and selection.
• Review, approve, and communicate internal and external reports, including project budgeting, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports; present reports to Project Manager, Program Manager, and executive management as required.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to establish the development and distribution of engineering deliverables per project schedule and requirements.
• Develop processes and manage downstream contract administration, including RFIs, submittals, change management, contract closeout, documentation, and claims mitigation.
• Oversee prime contract, subcontractor, and client contractor invoicing processes.
• Coordinate and facilitate client, supplier, and company commissioning and startup teams as needed.
• Implement, audit, and oversee project documentation.
• Implement processes for confirming project and subcontractor insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding requirements.
• Perform project safety, quality, progress, and financial audits and assessments as required.
• Oversee and participate in the project-specific non-conformance reporting process.
• Facilitate project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking specific to construction and related activities.
• Develop and oversee materials receiving and management processes, including inventory control, receipt of goods, storage, and transportation.
• Review contract documents with field staff to verify compliance of subcontractors and client contractors with safety, health, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Direct the project turnover documentation, warranty administration, project closeout, and recordkeeping/retention processes.
• Support communication with governmental, industry, and public entities on project-related matters.
• Review construction field reports.
• Provide mentorship and training to interns, construction coordinators, craft supervision, and assistant construction project managers.
• Provide performance feedback for project team members to their respective Department Managers.
• Manage community and building trades relationships.
• Develop and implement project labor agreements with building trades as required.
• Onboard craft/field supervision as required.
• Manage composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs.
• Manage staffing on projects.
• Manage labor burdens, including craft classifications, benefits, and labor laws.
• Maintain accurate craft classifications and craft progression records.
• Uphold craft competency and training standards.
• Estimate, forecast, and manage craft install unit rates.
• Manage earned value, schedule, change management, and cost metrics.
• Mentor and foster craft training and identify advancement opportunities.
• Manage construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects.
• May be assigned to a project site based on project requirements.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 7 years of relevant project management experience in the construction industry required.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in industries such as aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transportation, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred.
• A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.
• Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.