Project Manager - Power (Southfield)

About the role

The Project Manager will lead and motivate a team of managers and workers in the day-to-day management of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations/management, field staff and other duties required to execute Engineer Procure Construct (EPC), Construction Management, Construction, and Program Management projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of project execution and successful completion on time and within budget.
• Adherence to safety programs, training and policies, and promotion of safety & health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Leadership and guidance in multiple facets of projects including safety, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project controls, and public/community relations.
• Development and management of client relationships and interfacing with clients for proposal and project related items.
• Conducting project risk reviews, consulting with the Legal Department as needed.
• Expertise in reviewing, negotiating, approving, and executing prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Implementation of the Project Execution Plan, including engineering, procurement, and construction execution, the quality assurance plan, safety & health plan, subcontracting plan, project staffing plan, organization chart, and procurement plan.
• Analysis, approval, and implementation of project specifications, drawing releases, and design changes.
• Training of new project team members on the PEP.
• Analysis and communication of project status, risks, schedule, and costs to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Management of downstream RFP and bid processes, preparation of detailed scope of work documents for supplier and subcontractor contracts, recruitment, prequalification, evaluation, recommendation, and selection of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Training of new project team members on these processes.
• Management of contract administration including RFI's, submittals, change management, contract closeout, and claims mitigation.
• Analysis and approval of internal and external reports including project scheduling, budgeting, cash flow forecast, and project status reports.
• Presenting reports to internal and external executive management as required.
• Management of prime contract, subcontractor, and supplier invoicing process.
• Management and oversight of client, supplier, and company commissioning and startup teams.
• Management and communication of financial aspects of projects to executive management, client, and others as required.
• Development and implementation of project turnover documentation, warranty administration, project closeout, and recordkeeping/retention processes and procedures.
• Communication with governmental, industry, and public entities, and community relations on project-related matters.
• Understanding and implementing plans to satisfy project permit requirements and regulations.
• Leading and coordinating project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives.
• Reviewing daily construction field reports as necessary.
• Understanding and facilitating program-based real estate and ROW acquisitions.
• Reporting all employee relations issues and consulting with the appropriate Human Resources Representative to resolve issues in a compliant and consistent manner.
• Mentoring and providing formal and informal training to interns, construction coordinators, assistant construction project managers, construction project managers, engineers, and support services.
• Providing performance feedback for each project team member to their respective Department Managers.
• Managing community and building trades relationships as necessary.
• Leading the development and implementation of project labor agreements with building trades as required.
• Providing leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
• Ensuring compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, construction management, engineering, program management or related field and 13 years relevant project management experience in the construction industry.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Capable of executing projects and achieving company certification as an EPC Project Manager and/or Program Manager.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, able to work overtime on short notice.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software.