Construction Project Manager - Water (St. Louis, MO)

About the role

• 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.
• Manages construction project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations/management, field staff and other duties required to execute EPC, Construction Management, Construction, and Program Management projects.
• Adheres to company's safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promotes and manages the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Responsible for oversight of day-to-day construction activities and successful execution of a single or multiple projects simultaneously.
• Provides direction and participates in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives.
• Develops new and manages existing client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items.
• Participates in internal and external project risk reviews and consults with Legal Department as required.
• Negotiates prime contracts, CM contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Participates in risk review process.
• Implements assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, including construction execution, construction quality assurance plan, safety & health plan, subcontracting plan, project staffing plan, organization chart, and procurement plan.
• Develops construction staffing plans and trains project teams, coordinates activities of multiple global practices/disciplines, and facilitates efficient cost-effective utilization of staff while adhering to contractual and performance requirements.
• Oversees development of the project plan for site layout, mobilization and demobilization and supports implementation.
• Verifies all applicable project permits are secured in accordance with project requirements.
• Directs and oversees downstream request for proposal (RFP) and bid process and prepares detailed scope of work documents for subcontractor and client contractor contracts, including bidder development, prequalification, evaluation, award recommendation, and selection.
• Reviews, approves, and communicates internal and external reports including project budgeting, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports. Presents reports to Project Manager, Program Manager as well as internal and external executive management as required.
• Collaborates with engineering team to establish development and distribution of engineering deliverables per project schedule and requirements.
• Develops processes and manages downstream contract administration including request for information (RFI's), submittals, change management, contract closeout, documentation, and claims mitigation.
• Oversees Prime Contract, subcontractor, and client contractor invoicing process.
• Coordinates and facilitates client, supplier and company commissioning and startup teams as needed.
• Implements, audits, and oversees project documentation.
• Implements process for confirming project and subcontractor insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding requirements.
• Performs project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required.
• Oversees and participates in project-specific non-conformance reporting process.
• Responsible for facilitating project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking specific to construction and construction related activities or program level activities as required.
• Develops and oversees materials receiving and management process, including inventory control, receipt of goods, storage, and transportation as required.
• Reviews contract documents with field staff to verify compliance of subcontractors and client contractors, safety and health requirements, quality, and schedule.
• Directs project turnover documentation, warranty administration, project closeout, and recordkeeping/retention processes and procedures.
• Supports communication with governmental, industry, and public entities on project-related matters.
• Reviews construction field reports.
• Provides mentorship and training to interns, construction coordinators, craft supervision, and assistant construction project managers.
• Provides performance feedback for each project team member as requested to their respective Department Managers.
• Manages community and building trades relationships.
• Develops and implements project labor agreements with building trades as required.
• Onboards craft/field supervision as required.
• Manages composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs.
• Manages staffing on projects.
• Manages labor burdens including craft classifications, benefits and labor laws.
• Maintains accurate craft classifications and craft progression records.
• Upholds craft competency and training standards.
• Estimates, forecasts and manages craft install unit rates.
• Manages earned value, schedule, change management and cost metrics.
• Mentors and fosters craft training and identifies advancement opportunities.
• Manages construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects.
• May be assigned to a project site based on project requirements.
• Complies with company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 7 years 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, and 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 the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transportation, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred.
• A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is required.
• Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.