GT Project Manager

About the Role

As a Project Manager-GT at DYWIDAG, you will manage and deliver geotechnical projects in a safe, efficient, and quality-driven manner. Your role involves leveraging technical expertise and strong communication to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to customer satisfaction. You will oversee the fabrication and supply of DYWIDAG’s geotechnical products and services, primarily for heavy civil and commercial infrastructure markets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Geotechnical team to establish clear accountability and a coordinated approach for clients and internal teams, ensuring projects meet or exceed budget expectations.
• Provide courteous customer service and respond promptly to requests while building strong relationships with clients, engineers, vendors, and operational team members.
• Lead, manage, coordinate, and direct assigned projects, including financial oversight to meet or exceed budget goals.
• Work with the Sales Coordinator to manage Job Progress Reports (JPR) and facilitate monthly financial reporting.
• Maintain a hands-on understanding of DYWIDAG’s target market and competitor landscape, identifying risks and opportunities through client interactions during project execution.
• Attend industry functions such as conferences and exhibitions as needed.
• Develop, communicate, and implement project handoff and operational plans for assigned projects.
• Review manufacturing drawings and instructions, and coordinate customer equipment needs with the equipment department.
• Seek opportunities to improve efficiency and contribute to the overall success of the company.
• Collaborate with Production Staff on Quality Control, parts substitutions, manufacturing tolerances, production capabilities, schedules, and costs.
• Work with the designated GT marketing partner to assist with marketing campaigns, collateral, project reports, and social media postings.
• Maintain up-to-date, in-depth knowledge of DYWIDAG products and services.
• Lead or assist in resolving product-related field issues, collections, and other customer satisfaction matters.
• Read and understand construction contracts of varying types and manage projects to meet contractual terms.
• Prepare cost estimates and quotes to support sales and business development efforts.
• Perform due diligence in acquiring material and service pricing to ensure competitive third-party pricing.
• Manage the preparation and submittal of shop drawings, work plans, and other technical project requirements.
• Coordinate material deliveries and update schedules as required.
• Provide price changes to customers for added or revised materials.
• Support financial reporting where required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred; equivalent field experience considered.
• 3 to 5 years of Project Manager experience or equivalent field experience.
• Knowledge of Anchored Earth Retention, Foundation Construction, or Post-Tensioning is an asset.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working experience with Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Experience with civil construction, heavy construction, DOT, bridge construction, or similar construction site experience.
• Working experience with NAV, e-vision, or similar ERP software, or the ability to learn quickly.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills to cultivate long-term relationships with clients and team members.
• Ability to network internally and externally.
• Technical writing, thinking, and speaking capabilities.
• Strong technical acumen and ability to listen and establish rapport.
• Proficiency in influencing and negotiating techniques.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of technical proposal writing, presentation, communication techniques, and conflict management.

Travel Requirements

Travel as required to visit customers, project sites, company training, and meetings.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and laptop use.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs on occasion.
• Ability to climb ladders and navigate uneven terrain on foot.