Civil Construction Project Manager

JOB PURPOSE                                                                                                                                                                                                     

The Project Manager (PM) is the lead administrative person on the project. The PM is primarily responsible for project start-up, scheduling, billing, contract interpretation, contract claims, subcontractor dispute resolution, submittals, extra work, cost control, and financial reporting project closeout. The PM is also the lead planner on the project conducting regular meetings to review past, present, and future costs.

 DUTIES AND  RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                                                                                                  

• Promotes safety, quality, efficiency, and core values
• Oversees the development of project schedule ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within the scope, and budget
• Supervises project buyout with the estimator
• Performs and oversees submittals and the RFI process
• Collaborates with all staff associated to the project
• Leads planning meetings and attends progress and owner’s required meetings
• Creates an agenda for planning and progress meetings
• Executes the cost to complete reports
• Review proposed subcontractor and vendor payments
• Analyzes subcontractor billings
• Maintains logs as needed - change orders, field orders, submittal, RFI's, change conditions, delays, etc.
• Tracks material used on the job
• Collaborates with the Vice President of Contracts to effectively manage projects
• Works with Estimating to develop accurate cost proposals and estimated cost reports for submission to the owner
• Coordinates payments with lower-tier vendors and subcontractors
• Mentors and trains assistant project managers and project engineers
• Participates in a professional trade group          
• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change or include additional items at any time and without prior notice, verbally or in writing.                                                                                                                                              

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                                                                                       

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Professional Certification

• Registered Professional Engineer License preferred, but not required

Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience as an assistant project manager or project engineer
• Minimum of five years of experience in heavy civil construction or related fields

Requirements/Competencies

• Strong negotiation skills
• Comprehension of the cost to complete the process, project financial reporting, and project minority goals
• Knowledge of contract documents and contract-specific dispute resolution procedures
• Leadership and management skills, including the ability to make decisions with integrity
• Experience dealing with subcontractors and vendors
• Proficient written and verbal skills, attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, P6, and Viewpoint software
• Proactive, self-motivating, problem solver, with a high level of emotional intelligence
• Valid Driver’s License Required

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, and the work week for employees is normally considered 40 hours Monday through Friday. Flexibility is required to support time-sensitive issues as they arise. However, greater emphasis is placed on meeting the responsibilities assigned to this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The majority of the work is performed in a non-smoking office. The work primarily takes place indoors. However, there may be outdoor fieldwork and travel, which could be a significant part of the role. Depending on the project, department, or business demands, overnight stays may be expected.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS                                                                                                                                                             

An employee must meet the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

Employees must have the ability to: 

• Sit (or stand) for prolonged periods of time   
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally walk up and down the stairs
• Demonstrate visual acuity with or without corrected vision
• Demonstrate hearing acuity with or without corrected hearing
• Must be able to walk outdoor construction sites with uneven terrain and obstacles
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions

The Great Lakes Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment/promotion without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, parental status, pregnancy,  sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, national origin, disability, political affiliation, military service, GINA (genetic information), or any other protected category or non-merit-based factor, and to treat all employees equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion, and transfer. Great Lakes will follow its EEO policy in implementing all employment actions, practices, and policies.