What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering-based Capital Project Manager position at OpTech?
Great opportunity for a Capital Improvement Project Manager : Contract to Hire
Detroit, Michigan, onsite
Salary range up to $130k with generous employee benefits.
This is an Engineering PM and not an IT PM.
NOTE : Resume preference given to candidates with wastewater experience.
OVERVIEW
managing projects throughout the project’s lifecycle, from inception through close-out including scope, schedule, cost adjustment, performance assessment, quality, risk, and safety management, continuous improvement, communication and negotiation, and change management.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage scope, schedule and budget for project delivery and report
Coordinate scope, schedule, and budget with the CIP Program Controls Team
Communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization, negotiate and develop solid internal and external contacts, and establish and maintain working relationships with operations staff impacted by the project, to ensure the project meets operational needs
Communicate with and manage the project activities of all disciplines, operations and maintenance team members
Participate with the project team to develop realistic baseline forecasts of the overall project cost and schedule, as well as forecasts of cost and schedule to complete
Ensure project team adheres to the CIP Program’s standard methodologies for design and construction management, projects controls, public outreach, permitting and regulatory management, document management, and assurances as described in the Program Management Plan (PMP)
Coordinate with Procurement Team to monitor the progress of project procurements
Participate with the project team in developing the project plan, establish the project budget and schedule according to the program work breakdown structure
Manage the process for evaluating, tracking, and mitigating project risks and communicating cost and / or schedule implications to CIP Program Leadership Team Members
Manage the process for monitoring and enforcing quality as outlined in the PMP chapter on quality management
Manage the process for monitoring and enforcing contractor adherence to quality plan as outlined in the PMP chapter on construction administration
Ensure adherence to the CIP Program’s Change Management procedures
Work with the project team to establish planned cash flow of project expenditures
Monitor and manage project performance relative to planned baseline and approved changes
Collaborate with operating groups to develop project charters, including scope, schedule, and budget so that scope creep is avoided
Analyze variances and initiate mitigative actions needed to ensure timely completion of assigned projects
Work with contractors to ensure project cost control expectations and deliverables are Met (facilitating or participating in project workshops)
Provide analyses, performance indicators, and reports for the management team, board, committees, and all other stakeholders
Manage one or more projects and allocate resources between projects
Prepare and present status reports to management as needed
Advise leadership team members
Respond to requests for project information
Stay current with industry trends by participating in educational opportunities and professional and community organizations
Use the Project Management Information System to monitor and control project performance
Participate in strategic planning, including the annual CIP development process
Coordinate meetings and tasks with other units across the organization
Provide mentorship to other team members to develop competency
Facilitate the project closeout process
Perform related work duties as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Transcripts or Diploma Required :
All applicants for this classification must be able to provide a copy of their college transcript or college diploma.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction, Business, or other related discipline of study from an accredited college or university; or : (see next bullet)
Professional Engineer License in the State of Michigan OR Project Management Professional Certification from a recognized accredited body OR the ability to obtain one of these credentials within 12 months of joining.
4 years of project management or related experience in the field and / or job assignment
Education requirement can be substituted with extensive experience, at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer or designee
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Master’s degree in engineering, Construction, Business, or other related discipline of study
10 years or more experience in the role of a project manager assigned to construction, industrial or infrastructure projects
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