What are the responsibilities and job description for the Municipal Project Manager position at The Lemoine Company?
LEMOINE, a Great Place to Work®-Certified company, is seeking a Municipal Project Manager to join our growing team. At LEMOINE, we strive for excellence in construction while enhancing the lives of those we impact. We achieve this by upholding our Core Purpose and Core Values throughout our organization. Our Municipal Group has successfully delivered projects that exceed client expectations, and we are looking for a Municipal Project Manager to help us continue that success.
We are seeking an experienced professional with a background in municipal construction, who understands the complexities of municipal projects and is committed to delivering high-quality results on time and within budget. This role will require the Project Manager to perform the duties of a Superintendent and Estimator if necessary.
Summary:
The Municipal Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of municipal construction projects, ensuring that safety, quality, schedule, and budget goals are met. This position requires experience working in municipal construction, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, roadwork, public buildings, and infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of municipal construction projects from start to finish.
- Lead project teams to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Develop project budgets, schedules, and forecasts, ensuring adherence to cost and time constraints.
- Perform the roles of Superintendent and Estimator if needed, including overseeing field operations and preparing cost estimates.
- Monitor safety compliance, implementing best practices to maintain a zero-incident job site.
- Ensure quality control standards are met throughout all project phases.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, government agencies, and stakeholders.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to prevent project delays.
- Manage contract administration, including change orders, submittals, RFIs, and progress reports.
- Lead the project closeout process, ensuring all punch list items are completed and final documentation is submitted.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- 5 years of experience in municipal construction.
- Strong understanding of project scheduling, cost control, and construction management principles.
- Experience working with public entities, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
- Proficiency in project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Physical Demands & Work Conditions:
- Ability to work on active construction sites, including exposure to outdoor conditions, loud noises, dust, and potential hazards.
- Regular standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and operating in physically demanding environments.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LEMOINE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applications regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, or disability. Only job-related factors will be considered when assessing applicants' qualifications.
