Project Manager - Mechanical Excavation

About the Role

The Mechanical Excavation Project Manager will create and develop relationships supportive of the Baker Group mission statement with employees, internal and external clients. Under limited supervision, manages and administers the construction and delivery of new projects, including contract preparation, on-site coordination, quality control, and all aspects of contract management. Maintains and grows the “Client for Life” concept for existing and new clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage material, labor, and processes of mechanical projects.
• Purchase material, schedule work, estimate change orders, and contract sub-contractors.
• Execute assigned equipment projects ensuring they are profitable, accurate, on-time, within scope, and aligned with client expectations.
• Continuously develop relationships with existing clients and pursue long-term revenue opportunities.
• Participate in planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for major construction projects; provide conceptual estimates, feasibility studies, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate production of basic design plans and construction documents.
• Develop and administer project budgets, fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions; perform cost estimating and value engineering.
• Oversee day-to-day management of construction projects; monitor and coordinate work performed by architectural, engineering, and construction firms.
• Review and interpret proposed designs, civil and architectural drawings, and building specifications; initiate revisions and advise consultants and clients.
• Ensure project operations comply with design specifications.
• Establish performance and delivery criteria, prepare project specifications, and coordinate procurement.
• Authorize contract, purchase order, and change order issuances; approve contractor invoices for payment.
• Direct work sequencing to expedite project delivery and minimize disruption of ongoing operations.
• Inspect, approve, and accept completed projects, ensuring conformance to building and life safety codes, and architectural/engineering specifications.
• Represent Baker Group in business with clients, consultants, contractors, and other public/private agencies.
• Research and prepare reports on operations, equipment, policy, procedure, and other issues.
• Act as account manager or single point of contact with clients during project execution.
• Estimate underground piping and read/comprehend drawings, sketches, and contracts.
• Utilize computer estimating programs and accounting software.

Requirements

• Degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or Civil/Mechanical Engineering OR five or more years of directly related experience.
• Construction knowledge required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Advanced knowledge of underground installation and construction means and methods, estimating, scheduling, and cost control.
• Knowledge of underground heavy equipment necessary to complete jobs efficiently and cost-effectively.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds occasionally.
• Significant field and client interactions on construction job sites, which may require prolonged periods of standing, walking, and/or climbing stairs.
• Occasional exposure to a variety of temperature and weather conditions.

Equipment/Tools

• Computer
• Calculator
• Tape measure
• PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, safety boots, Hi-Vis vest)
• Clothing: jeans, appropriate office shirt