Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Manager is responsible for field operations on the project(s) assigned to achieve safe, quality, and profitable projects completed in a timely manner. This position must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety

• Promotes Cantera’s culture of “Safety First”
• Project safety implementation and management in accordance with Cantera’s Safety Program
• Participate in all incidents/accidents, including going to the occupational medical facility with the co-workers
• Interacts with the Cantera Safety Coordinator to ensure a safe workplace
• Enforces Site Specific Safety Plans created by enforcing Cantera’s rules, this includes your workers, other crews, and any trade on site

Operational

• Be familiar with and follow the Cantera Concrete Staff Organization document for managing projects
• Follows the information provided for each project, known as “The Greenbook”·
• Report project man-hours and quantities on a timely basis
• Participate in the Job Turnover Process with the Estimator, Project Manager, General Superintendent, plus other members of the Cantera leadership team
• Direct day-to-day on-site supervision of field labor force
• Maintain good relationships with internal and external clients, including representatives of Owner and Architect/Engineer
• Develop and maintain site logistics plan, in coordination with Project Manager· Coordinate site testing and inspection efforts
• Monitor costs including labor time and material
• Manage schedules and ensure all activities take place on or ahead of scheduled dates and complete a three-week lookahead schedule on a weekly basis
• Attending and participating in project meetings, including subcontractor meetings
• Maintain and verify as-built drawings are accurate
• Mobilizes the site and sets up site utilities
• Assures necessary permits are secured and inspections occur
• Reviews, understands, documents to drawings, and executes all Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Reviews and executes submittals for implementation of the work
• Reviews cost reports to assure they reflect accurate quantities and work out of place
• Actively coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and craft to meet project schedules
• Complete Daily Project Reports, Concrete Log, Sign-In Sheets, and other documents
• Maintain on-site accurate shop drawings for implementing the work
• Coaches and mentors’ growth in crews and encourages Foreman and Craftsman to be mentors
• Coordinate’s location of control for layout with the Customer and Cantera Field Engineering Department
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Construction Industry Knowledge

• Broad understanding of concrete construction experience

Technological Knowledge

• Computer and mobile device knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products, Field Time and other products used by the Company

Communication and Teamwork Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate with all levels, both internally and externally
• Functions effectively as part of a team

Leadership and Time Management Skills

• Exhibits strong leadership qualities
• Strong decision making/problem solving skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines

Additional Skills

• Able to perform duties independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Works well under pressure and with deadlines
• Can follow rules but can show initiative
• Enjoys overcoming objections/resistance and achieving goals in the face of obstacles

WORK CONDITIONS AND HOURS:

Conditions and hours

• Works on site over rough terrain
• Requires overtime hours
• Often exposed to the elements
• Must be comfortable with travel on a need-to-need basis
• Must be able to lift 70 lbs.
• Some weekends are required
• Frequent activity of Standing, Kneeling, Walking, Climbing, Bending, reaching above Shoulders, Pushing and Pulling
• Must be able to climb and work at heights above 6 feet

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent

Work Experience

• Five (5) years of Concrete industry experience or four (4) years equivalent of education and experience

Certifications

• OSHA 10 Certified
• OSHA 30 Certified
• CPR Certified
• First Aid Certified

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.