What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Utilities position at ESP Associates?
Ditesco, an ESP Associates company, is a Fort Collins based program management, project management, construction management and civil engineering firm that focuses on delivering high quality services tailored to our client’s needs. Our team is dedicated to continually improving and learning from our past work, and we firmly believe in a collaborative and inclusive work approach. Our work has spanned over 17 years of service to the northern Colorado community. We have been trusted with delivering projects ranging from water and wastewater treatment facilities, transportation, utilities, dams, public spaces, municipal broadband, and vertical buildings. Ditesco possesses the ability to ensure a project is delivered wholly and successfully. We focus on providing value through trust, dedication, and hard work, utilizing a total project delivery philosophy that provides clients with a complete management effort from project conception through final close-out.
SUMMARY
As a Project Manager for Utilities at Ditesco, you will design and manage the construction of utility and telecommunications/broadband infrastructure projects across the region.
COMPENSATION
Ditesco offers a comprehensive compensation package including competitive salary, health care; 401k, paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and performance-based bonuses.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties may be assigned. Duties are varied in nature and include:
- Responsible for management of design and construction tasks such as data collection, report dissemination, plan and specification production, quality control, bidding and construction administration for outside plant fiber design and telecommunications initiatives.
- Manage relationships with clients, industry and trade partners.
- Directly responsible for internal and external job cost analysis on project budgets.
- Perform project schedule analysis.
- Responsible for contract administration of various project types (GMP, Unit Price, Cost Plus, etc.).
- Develop and manage risk registers for engineering and construction management projects.
- Responsible for all oversight of construction inspection efforts; for engineering design and construction management services.
- Proven capability to draft technical reports, present, and speak in public.
- Prepare for and manage weekly project progress meetings.
- Work at local and remote jobsites, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Registered Professional Engineer in Colorado licensure required, or ability to obtain in 6 months.
- 8 years of experience in engineering and construction, with an emphasis on project/construction management, including utility infrastructure, telecommunications, outside plant fiber design and construction, and/or instrumentation and controls.
- Proven knowledge of program management principles, financing, permitting, and overall project development.
- Ability to ensure compliance with, and follow, standard safety practices and procedures common to construction work.
- Ability to compile engineering data and statistics; evaluate and generate reports.
- Ability to prepare budgets, and proposals, and manage job costs.
- Experience preparing engineering cost estimates for design and construction.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, clients, and the public.
- Ability to supervise assigned staff, mentor, and manage career growth.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and/or Microstation; ArcGIS; Microsoft Project scheduling or similar software.
WHY WORK FOR DITESCO?
Ditesco’s mission is all about enriching our client’s project delivery experience by providing exceptional service and value. We do this by maximizing relationships to deliver successful projects that enhance communities. And the honor code we stand by is being dedicated, honest, collaborative, and trusted.
When you join Ditesco, you’ll:
- Join an award-winning program management, project management, construction management, and civil engineering firm
- Work in a challenging work setting that encourages growth, career development, and stretch goals
- Enjoy rewarding career opportunities within the community and the ability to make a positive impact where you live
- Collaborate in an inclusive work environment enriched by a diverse portfolio of projects
- Hone your archery skills or belly laugh at a comedy club with our Fun Committee events
- Attend annual summer BBQs, holiday parties, and company retreats
- Receive competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to communicate with clients and the public and respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively communicate with contractors and people in the construction trades to interpret plans, specifications, and contracts in resolving construction-related issues. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or clients.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply mathematical concepts necessary to perform structural, highway geometry, and hydraulic calculations at a professional engineering level. Ability to develop, analyze and manipulate financial plans, forecasts and budgets.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, uneven terrain, underground or confined space conditions, building heights, and elevated workspaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud requiring appropriate hearing protection.
Travel Requirements
May be required to travel to projects greater than 50 miles from the main office location. May be required to perform work at remote job sites for varying lengths of time.
