Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager – Matting Solutions at United Rentals is responsible for estimating temporary access and civil/environmental right-of-way in various industries such as powerline, pipeline, and general construction. This role involves project management activities including scheduling, cost analysis, material and vendor sourcing, and proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the sales team to design and estimate solutions for projects
• Design and map solutions for temporary right-of-way access
• Attend pre-bid, pre-construction, and site visits for potential and upcoming projects
• Perform take-offs from construction plans and estimate labor, equipment, and materials needed to execute plans
• Develop execution plans, schedules, project narratives, and other written communication as part of proposals
• Perform cost analysis, project scheduling, and project management activities
• Ensure projects are properly executed, as budgeted, and billed in a timely manner within scope of the contract
• Manage the selection, cost comparison, and schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned
• Proactively work to establish advantageous long-term customer relationships
• Interface with customers throughout the project life cycle to gain feedback and provide information for customer satisfaction
• Communicate bid and project status to management, providing forecasts of revenue, costs, schedule, billing, and other metric / dashboard items
• Actively pursue additional business through change orders; perform associated cost estimates / comparisons, prepare proposals and negotiate final settlement price and customer acceptance
• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontracts; foster and maintain good working relationships with subcontractors
• Identify and communicate alternative solutions that could make a project safer, more efficient and more cost-effective

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is desirable
• 5 years’ experience in Estimating/Project Management
• Strong understanding of all Project Management and Lean construction methodologies and principles
• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and safety hazards of construction projects
• Ability to prioritize, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and Project and B2W software is a plus

Benefits

United Rentals offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Parental Leave
• United Compassion Fund
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
• Paid Sick Leave
• An inclusive and welcoming culture

Why join us?

Join a company that not only talks the talk but walks the walk. United Rentals is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our benefits package includes:

• Best-in-class health and financial plans
• Comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer

United Rentals is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law.