Senior Project Manager – Underground Wet Utilities

Job Summary 

Provide project management/field support services for wet utility projects (water, sewer, storm drain), including, but not limited to, budgeting, scheduling, tracking, procurement, document control, quality, and managing multiple projects. 

Essential Functions 

• Read project contract and standard or special provisions as well as all project documents and client/customer requirements. Enforce the terms of the contract. 

• Approve construction master schedule, project budget, subcontract agreements, and monthly pay applications for work completed.  

• Attend progress meetings with owner/client and internal meetings to monitor the progress of work based on the construction schedule and address any issues/questions as they arise. 

• Control field costs, schedule, and quality to ensure project objectives are being met. 

• Complete project forecasts, cost to complete, anticipated profit, and close out documentation. 

• Assist with the preparation/development of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) through the development of the project specific approach. 

• Assist in the preparation/development of Alternative Project Delivery Methods (APDM), to include Design- Build (DB), Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and Job Order Contracting (JOC). 

• Assist in the preparation, review, and approval of Design Phase Services Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal/budgets. 

• Participate in the pre-construction services management activities through scoping meetings, pre-bid meetings, design review meetings, comment resolution meetings, as well as reviewing all project documentation. 

• Assist in maintaining the flow of design documentation and pre-construction service deliverables. 

• Maintain effective communication with the Division Manager and other key team members by: attending construction progress review meetings on a regular basis, actively participating in discussions of any problem areas and recommendations for solving them, promptly informing Division Manager of unforeseen construction events and/or problems that can’t be resolved with the owner/client, report to Division Manager monthly the actual estimate of the project costs versus the original estimate. 

Leadership Qualities 

• Act as a company representative on all matters relating to disputes and grievances per company and project specific policies. 

• Be responsive to owner/client and management needs. 

• Adhere to decision-making procedures so decisions and conflicts are handled at the lowest possible level. 

• Promote an atmosphere of team building with the owner/client and team members. 

• Conduct yourself in an exemplary manner, setting a good example for all team members to follow. 

• Handle all problems/issues quickly. All problems/issues must be brought into the open and resolved as soon as possible. 

• Anticipate and minimize potential negative problems with field activities, owner/employee attitudes, or other outside factors. 

• Promote and procure growth through Business Development. 

• Promote a site safety program to help maintain a safe site in compliance with company, client/customer and government requirements and regulations with the help of the Assistant Project Manager, General Superintendent, Superintendent, Foreman, and Safety. 

• Mentor the development of the Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers. 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering preferred 

• 10 years’ experience in wet utility project management 

• Profitable project record  

• Ability to manage multiple jobs at a time 

• Attention to detail and high sense of urgency 

• Experience scheduling, forecasting, and submittals 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word 

• Experience with B2W, Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project 

• Strong customer focus and the ability to establish/maintain relationships with team members, contractors, officials, vendors, and other outside contacts 

• Team player 

Salary : $120,000 - $135,000