What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Construction Project Manager position at Powerwell?
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We are recruiting for a Traveling Project Manager. Candidates can be located anywhere in the continental United States.
Candidates can expect to travel between 12 and 18 months. Candidates will receive a monthly travel allowance and will be permitted to return home as the work schedule permits.
This position is eligible for a $5K sign-on bonus
Job Description:
Take your project management skills to the next level by joining our client's team. As a leader in the manufacturing, industrial, and power & energy sectors, they're seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to oversee construction projects ranging from $500K to $50M.
As a Project Manager, you'll ensure timely delivery and budget compliance, partnering with superintendents to manage all aspects of the project. If you're passionate about project management and want to join a team that gets it done when others can't, apply now to become a Project Manager.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead all projects with professionalism, courtesy, respect, and helpfulness towards everyone at all times.
- Set direction, align resources, and execute at a high standard.
- Provide initial client contact to assess scope of work and resources required to successfully complete the project.
- Supervise the total construction effort to ensure each project is constructed in accordance with safety, quality, design, budget, and schedule.
- Interface directly with client representatives, A-E representatives, and other contractors.
- Create and manage the project schedule.
- Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, and income/expenses, etc).
- Initiate and maintain extra work estimating and issuance of change orders.
- Assume responsibility for productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of the project.
- Represent our client in project meetings and assist in labor negotiations/strategy meetings.
- Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
- Manage job cost.
- Coordinate subcontractors and lead contractor meetings.
- Write and manage subcontracts and change orders.
- Coach, mentor, and develop Project Engineers.
- Problem solve and handle all issues appropriately.
- Responsible for efficient and complete closeout of the project, including financial.
Required Skills:
- Candidates must be self-motivated, have strong leadership skills, and be interested in developing new accounts.
- Candidates must have the ability to manage all aspects of a project, including technical, safety, schedule, cost, and financial responsibility.
- Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Primavera, AutoCAD, and Viewpoint software.
- Experience in the automotive sector is preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving and planning skills.
Required Experience:
- A Bachelor's degree in an Engineering-related field or Construction Management required.
- 7 years of experience in heavy Industrial project management.
Benefits:
- Free Medical Insurance
- Free Dental Insurance
- Free Life Insurance
- HSA with 50% of Deductible Funded by our client Annually
- 401K with One of the Highest Employer Matches in the Industry
- Cash-in-Lieu of Benefits Available
- Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
Other Requirements:
- This position will require short and long-term travel. Candidates must be willing to travel or relocate for extended periods of time on a project-specific basis.
- Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the U.S. without further visa sponsorship.
- Candidates applying for positions where driving is a necessary component of the job must have a valid driver's license.
