Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of those projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing duties personally or through direct report supervisors. Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction job site setting.

Responsibilities

• Confer with project staff to outline work plan and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
• Examine estimates of material, equipment and production costs, performance requirements, and project schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans
• Prepare bids, process specifications, test and progress reports and other exhibits
• Review bids from other firms for conformity to contract requirements and determine acceptable bids
• Award and administer subcontracts including final approval of payment
• Prepare project reports for management, client, or others
• Advise superintendents and construction manager of contractual rights and obligations
• Maintain subcontracts and subcontractor status databases
• Act as liaison between company, client, and subcontractors
• Aggressive collection through invoicing on time, demanding payment within terms of contract, and using best judgement with schedule of values
• Maintain thorough documentation of all events, discussions, and issues
• Provide monthly projections of the status of the project
• Coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies when applicable
• Assist other craft workers

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience working within the industrial general construction sector
• Valid driver's license
• Maintain a positive attitude; possess the drive to learn new things and create a positive impact on projects
• Communicate effectively with management, supervision, and field workers
• Talking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Ability to use math and complete calculations
• Work at various tempos and concentrate amid distractions
• Decision making skills are necessary
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details
• Requires strong leadership and motivational skills
• Proactive in all areas of safety and recognize potential safety issues/hazards
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to travel

Work environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

Physical demands

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., but may occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Hearing and comprehension are necessary for giving and receiving directions
• Able to perform sedentary to heavy work
• Operate office equipment of all types
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds
• Use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, reaching overhead, squatting, sitting, or standing and lifting
• Able to manipulate and traverse uneven terrain, ladders, and multi-floor buildings with no elevator
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.)
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to drive cars/trucks