Project Manager (Haskell, TX)

About the role

The Project Manager at Haydon is the ultimate authority on the development and completion of a construction project. They oversee the project, including hiring and approving work completed by subcontractors, as well as negotiating contracts and developing a budget and a timeline for the completion of the project. The PM is also responsible for resolving issues as they arise with either the subcontractors or government officials.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate assigned projects by planning and scheduling the workflow and assignments of project personnel.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of Haydon’s corporate policy.
• Ensure Project Superintendents enforce all corporate policies and administer field activities in accordance with Haydon procedures.
• Oversee Subcontractor Management.
• Prepare and administer any claims to Owner.
• Responsible for coordination with the Estimating Department to ensure the timely issuance of subcontract and purchase order agreements.
• Manage proposal activities, including receipt, bid/no bid decisions, response and tracking through the proposal/quoting function.
• Cook up customer interfacing.
• Develop, operate, and maintain tools and processes that support overall business development objectives.
• Responsible for coordination of Budget Management, Cost Control, and Financial Forecast.
• Ensure that all contract document revisions (i.e., AIA Owner Change Orders and change orders to subcontractors) are complete and executed each month.
• Serve as member of the Leadership Team.
• Demonstrate leadership skills in motivating, developing, and leading a team.
• Develop monthly Owner application for payment, ensuring all applications are accurate, complete, and submitted on or before established due dates.
• Review and approve location of site office trailers, storage trailers and company signs for greatest visual appearance to the general public.

Competencies

• Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Consultative Selling: Qualifies potential customers; builds rapport and establishes trust; asks questions to discover client business needs; applies product and market knowledge effectively; presents solutions that meet customer objectives; manages and documents sales process.
• Project Management: Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Change Management: Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others.
• Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Managing People: Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; makes self-available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); fosters quality focus in others; improves processes, products and services; continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Diversity: Demonstrates knowledge of EEO/AAP policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• A thorough knowledge of construction risk management and safety standards.
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
• The willingness to travel extensively across the construction sites and have the capacity to handle pressure.
• The capacity to motivate, lead, and the ability to plan/organize a team effort.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or Construction Management and a minimum of 5-15 years heavy civil experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.