Project Manager

The Project Manager plans, coordinates, and oversees the overall safety, budget, schedule, and quality of construction projects from project inception through project completion. They are a team leader to ensure effective management of assigned internal and external resources toward the common goal of quality and timely delivery of services which meet customer’s expectations.

PROTECT PEOPLE

• Make Health and Safety practices number one priority by using personal protection equipment at all times, following all safety regulations, and leading by example in the office and on the job site.
• Develop and maintain Project Safety Plans and coordinate with our customer-specific contract requirements.
• Ensure Project Safety Plans are implemented, and Safety Policies and Procedures are administered on all construction sites.
• Prioritize and take action to deal with all safety issues immediately.
• Monitor and improve safety by leading or participating in Job Safety Audits on each job site visit.
• Instill the Keen safety culture through leadership and management on all assigned projects.
  
  

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS

• Participate in business development through professional representation of Keen Project Solutions within the community and industry and providing excellent customer service. Develop business by building lasting relationships with customers, design partners, consultants, architects, trade partners, vendors, industry contacts, and professional organizations.
• Lead Owner Coordination Meetings. Facilitate open communication and collaboration with owners, designers, and trade partners to build a team atmosphere, resolve conflicts early, and track progress. Ensure actions are identified, documented, expedited, and completed as promised.
• Maintain good working relationships with the community, local, state, and federal Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Represent the customer and company most professionally.
• Monitor and document engineering and construction activities’ progress regularly and hold regular status meetings with all the subcontractor teams.
• Work closely with our project partners to pre-plan and schedule using Last Planner System® to identify, eliminate constraints, and manage risks.
• Respect all internal and external customers.
• Provide management of all assigned team members, including direction, supervision, performance review, and development planning.
• Provide basic support for all other departments as needed, along with other assigned duties.
• Own your personal development and contribute to the development of the Keen team, including your own supervisors and subordinates.
  
  

FOCUS ON END GOALS

• Lead, manage and complete all engineering, procurement, and construction projects to ensure the project is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and with quality that conforms to project plans and specifications, customer, and company expectations.
• Develop and maintain a master Critical Path Method Schedule (CPM). Integrate the CPM schedule with the Last Planner System® of production planning and measurement.
• Monitor and document the progress of the engineering, procurement, and construction activities daily. Update the master schedule weekly, at a minimum. Hold weekly production and status meetings with the customer, project team, and subcontract trade partners.
• Plan and execute Contract Buyout including pre-qualification, analysis, hiring, and overseeing the work done by the trade contractors, vendors, suppliers, and technicians.
• Optimize utilization of project resources, ensure procurement at the most cost-effective terms in line with contract documents and defined budgets. Submit cost tracking reports on a minimum of a monthly basis. Prepare and submit owner billings in a timely fashion according to the agreed-upon payment terms.
• Oversee Change Management Program at the project level, documenting and reporting all adjustments to plan including time, expense, materials, substitutes, drawing revisions, specification changes, damages or delays, etc.
• Ensure proper and timely notice to all parties per agreements to promote open communication and prevent financial risk.
• Oversee approval of subcontractor and vendor invoicing in accordance with contracts and established payment terms.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and trade contractors.
• Develop cost estimates at varying stages of project design, lead teams through proposal process.
• Comply with risk management programs applicable to assigned projects, including contracts, insurance, bonding and any special owner or regulatory requirements. Identify areas of risk and investigate solutions.
  
  

DRIVE INNOVATION

• Requires continuous improvement mindset.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement of processes and the ability to develop and maintain project workflows.
• Utilize the appropriate technology to provide best in class project solutions. This includes 3D scanning, BIM systems, estimating and project management software and web-based collaboration tools.
• Make recommendations on innovative ideas to eliminate waste and improve customer and company processes.
• Continuously learn and educate yourself and the team.
  
  

Education And Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related Engineering degree equivalent preferred.

Minimum 6 Years Proven Experience Managing Construction Projects.

Effective contributor and team player, can plan and organize a team to motivate and boost morale.

Travel up to 25% or as needed, by air and ground.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sedentary strength demands include exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, sitting most of the time.

Continuously requires vision, fine dexterity, hearing, and twisting.

Frequently requires standing, talking, sitting, and handling.

Occasionally requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching.

Rarely requires climbing.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Keen Project Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We comply with all applicable laws and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected status.

We maintain a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Employment offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Benefits and additional Company Information is located on the career section of our website. https://thinkdifferentthinkkeen.com/careers