Senior Project Manager

Brief Description

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Manages the full life cycle (initiation-execution/control-closeout) engineering/construction projects. This includes managing all activities related to project scope, schedule, cost, cash flow, quality, communications, resources, procurement, and risk elements required to optimize client service, quality, and fiscal responsibility. The Project Manager is the liaison between Austin and the client and coordinates all aspects of the project including engineering, construction, purchasing as well as accounting and estimating. The Project Manager also handles all contractual matters after the engineering and construction contract is signed. This includes processing of change orders, preparing and reviewing the monthly job condition statements and resolving disputes with clients and subcontractors regarding contractual scope of work issues. The Project Manager’s overall objective is to build and maintain a positive client relationship, and to achieve or exceed scope, schedule and budget for the project. The incumbent must be capable of managing a medium-size project ranging from $10 to $50 million in projected gross revenue.

Requirements

• Normally requires a 4-year degree in Engineering or Architecture and typically 10-15 years’ experience in design or engineering and/or field construction (or equivalent working knowledge/experience)
• Professional registration or certification is preferred. Prior PM assignments typically include primarily engineering and some engineering/construction projects of smaller scope and complexity
• Occasionally Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance.
• Must be able to drive
• Frequently Work in a loud environment
• Frequently Work outdoors in high and low temperatures
• Occasionally May work in high and/or precarious places
• Occasionally Work indoors
• Must be able to work around an be in close proximity to heavy machinery
• Up to 100% travel may be required.
  
  

Summary

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential functions

• Participates in project estimating and proposal preparation to the extent required
• Enters all information for AWA’s, meeting minutes and change orders in ProMIS
• Reviews assigned project(s) after award to Austin to define project scope, determine work packages, and develop schedules, budgets
• Has regular contact with the client representative to obtain the more detailed information required to assure that engineering decisions on project/implementation meet client operational needs and are in line with the contractual scope of work
• Establishes Austin-client liaison network to keep all interested parties informed of project planning, start date, completion date and work progress
• Documents all changes in scope, sees that the client understands the consequent changes in cost and time and that the client authorizes the changes, then coordinates all changes between the field, client, Purchasing and Engineering
• Responsible for QAQC on a project
• Responsible for working with the team to ensure an engineering project schedule is completed and in coordination with the team, ensures that the schedule for their project is met
• Ensures that as sold margin is maintained throughout the project
• Responsible for approving and signing sub-contracts
• Submits documents to Federal, state, and local authorities for code compliance review and obtains the various permits required
• Holds regularly scheduled project progress review meetings to ensure that:
• A project contract’s terms, conditions, and specifications are being met
• Project personnel adhere to federal and state regulatory requirements
• Delays and cost overruns, at best, are entirely avoided, or, at worst, kept to a minimum
• Manpower, equipment, materials, and quality problems are recognized for timely intervention and resolution
• On-site supervision maintains staff morale and interacts appropriately with client counterparts
• Information for progress billing purposes is submitted correctly and on time
• Meets with client management periodically during a project’s term to resolve issues and at a project’s completion to obtain final client approvals
• Maintains a continuing business relationship with major clients as part of ongoing business development efforts
  

Austin offers a comprehensive benefit package including Medical and Dental, Life, STD, LTD, and 401K with matching as well as a competitive salary with opportunity for advancement.

The Austin Company is an EEO and DFWP Employer

Austin is wholly owned subsidiary of Kajima.