Project Manager

Artheon is a dynamic, multi-discipline engineering company with offices in New York and New Jersey. Our continued growth in this highly competitive market is evidence of the trust and value clients place in our services’ quality and timeliness. We offer a full range of professional services including Bridge/Structural Design & Inspection, Highway/Roadway Engineering, Civil/Site Engineering, Traffic Engineering/ITS, Utility Engineering, Construction Management & Inspection, Design Build, Survey, Right of Way, and High Definition 3-D Laser Scanning. Our principals take considerable pride in their approach to the firm’s management, offering services like that of a large organization while demonstrating the personal client and consultant relationship of a small firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide the administration and coordination of activities for the design and construction of complex and/or highly visible construction and modernization projects under the guidance of a senior-level client Project Officer.
• Ensure the quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by all consultants, vendors, etc.
• Make decisions and take action in a timely manner to expedite the completion of the construction process.
• Correct mistakes and errors in design and construction before they are extensively incorporated into the project or as early in the construction process as possible.
• Perform varied coordinative problem-solving and managerial functions for these projects.
• Make decisions on phasing and scheduling of projects.
• Prepare and/or ensure preparation of schedules for planning, design, and construction. Monitor schedules and take appropriate actions to ensure the project is completed on schedule and within approved cost limitations.
• Provide ongoing interface with contractors, construction managers, local school personnel, and Senior Project Officers on project issues; routinely interact with client senior managers on such matters.
• Participate in the development and issuance of project procedures and policies; review and make recommendations on client-wide procedures and policies.
• Provide guidance and advice to lower-level Project Officers.
• Resolve issues and problems raised in field reports made by architects and construction management staff.
• Work with architect/engineer of record regarding change orders, interpretation of contract documents, shop drawing submittals/approvals, and other technical matters to ensure a structurally sound, code-compliant, and aesthetic facility.
• Issue field memoranda or directives to contractors to enforce contract compliance. Advise senior management regarding the necessity for the assessment of liquidated damages and other contractual enforcement mechanisms, including default.
• Use independent judgment to make on-site change order decisions and have the authority to negotiate with contractors and commit the client's resources on such change orders.
• Review contractors' claims or disputed work and advise senior management as to appropriate action. Compile contract and project documentation necessary for adjudicating or denying such claims.
• Visit various job sites as required in the performance of the above duties.
• Perform other related tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of full-time, progressively responsible work as a technical specialist in one or more construction and design-related fields; two (2) years must involve managing all phases of construction work on a scale and scope similar to the client.
• A driver’s license valid in New York State.
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Educational assistance program.
• Paid time off and parental leave.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.