Project Manager - Heavy Civil/Highway/Structures

About the role

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do. At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Responsibilities

• Has overall responsibility for project success, including profitability, safety, schedule, quality and customer satisfaction as well as responsibility for personnel decisions that impact the project.
• Plans, acquires, reviews, develops and manages the project team to ensure relentless execution of the project.
• Establishes the project charter and a comprehensive project management plan (PMP) including the project scope management plan, procurement plan, environmental plan, time management plan, financial plan, quality management and safety plans and risk management plan to ensure successful project execution.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the change management process.
• Participates in the business development process including client contacts, relationships, proposals, presentations, and negotiations for selected projects.
• Responsible for understanding and administering prime contract terms and conditions, contract documents, subcontract agreements, purchase order agreements, insurance, etc.
• Oversees and ensures all the processes involved in budgeting and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget.
• Manages the development of the overall CPM schedule and assures coordination with the Project Superintendent and the procurement schedule with the Project Engineer.
• Ensures that as many levels of detailed schedules are prepared and distributed as required to support the project schedule.
• Pays special attention to prevention and documentation of delays or changes.
• Ensures that the Lean process is effectively utilized for all scheduling activities.
• Responsible for the preparation of Monthly Progress Report including accurate cost projections.
• Reviews, negotiates, and executes all change orders, supplements, and cost control budget adjustments.
• Manages all billings to ensure timely submission of payment applications and collection of payments from the owner in order to maintain a positive cash flow position.
• Manages the overall payment process and follows all prompt pay laws with the subcontractors.
• Manages the preparation and execution of purchase order agreements and subcontracts with respect to insurance certificates, bonds, and the appropriate lien waivers.
• Completes close-out requirements and punch lists in a timely manner.
• Manages warranty callbacks quickly to maintain owner/client relationships.
• Prevents claims, identify potential claims, quantify, mitigate/resolve the effects of those that do occur on a timely basis.

Requirements

• Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Experience in preconstruction and in managing construction projects.
• Thorough knowledge of contract documents, materials, equipment utilization, scheduling systems, productivity analysis, construction operations, and cash flow procedures is essential.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Qualifications

• Must have experience managing projects including heavy civil, heavy highway, and structures.
• Must be open to travel.

Skills

• Leadership and management skills.
• Project planning and management.
• Contract document and contract administration.
• Cost control and budget management.
• Change management and mitigation.
• Project scheduling and coordination.
• Construction operations and productivity analysis.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.

Benefits

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly).
• Bonus eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K.
• Industry Leading Health Coverage.
• Starting Your First Day.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workplace Wellness Programs.
• Mental Health Program.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Employee-Owner Perks.
• Educational Assistance.
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, education, and overall job-related experience. Pay Range $120,000-$180,000 annually.

Schedule

Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day. Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc. Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.). Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.