Construction Project Manager 3

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with roughly 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets. STRUCTURAL is the open-shop contracting business line of Structural Group.

Skills

Advanced user of company job management (Procore) and forecasting tools. Advanced scheduling software skills.

Possesses strong leadership skills and displays skills for being an effective manager consistent with Company operating principles.Pro-actively builds and maintains relationships with customers. Demonstrates ability to train and mentor. Models how our company operating principles apply in every situation. Oversees, coaches, and mentors PEs as directed by leadership to assist in their development.

Experience - Field - Required/Preferred

10+ yrs - Construction Management / Civil Engineering - Required

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ability to manage generally 3-4 projects directly and 1-2 indirectly
• Successfully manages projects of moderate to high complexity that have an aggregate value generally in the range of $5mil-$15mil
• Effectively manages changed conditions on complex projects including knowing our contractual rights, providing timely notice to third parties and other measures to minimize risk. Proactively strategizes with internal and external parties to maximize profitability and has the ability to mentor other PMs to do the same. Estimates and prepares change orders. Coordinates change order review with estimating
• Believes strongly in the importance of financial management on projects. Has develop strong skills of production tracking and analysis, billing, forecasting, and percent complete accounting. Believes strongly in the importance of the month-end process and is fully prepared with all information including in-depth explanations for margin variations and over/under billings. Is able to teach other project managers and PEs these skills. Frequently monitors cash flow and routinely follows up on open accounts receivable. Has a proven track record of accurate forecasts on previous projects including high, low, and probable forecasting
• Capable of joining a dispute resolution process as the first level of escalation above the day to day project level
• Dedicated to 24/7 safety culture. Communicates expectations regarding our safety culture and holds others accountable to it on project level
• Dedicated to quality as a core value and communicates expectations regarding our quality culture and holds others accountable to it on a project level. Understands the effectiveness of and can evaluate and prepare a QAP when required
• Interprets, plans, and executes specification requirements of high complexity. Negotiates contract/ subcontract T&C. Evaluates risk and loss exposure on projects managed.
• Assists in planning, directing, and supervising daily activities of the resources of projects assigned. Maintains open communication with the Branch leadership.
• Effectively communicates expectations and holds team members accountable.
• Works with Jobsite Superintendents/Foremen to coordinate the efforts of any technicians or subcontractors
• Determines labor requirements and dispatches workers to construction sites.
• Develops budgets, evaluates historical man-hour production rates, tracks actual job production rates and material costs, analyzes this data to report current job costs, accurately forecasts job progress by creating look-ahead schedules, and uncovers any items that might negatively impact the schedule or budget.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work and the work of others.
• Develops, implements, and maintains quality control plans on the job to minimize punch-lists at the completion of the project.
• Interprets and explains plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, represents the owner or developer.
• Schedules and facilitates detailed pre-planning of projects and pre-task planning for activities.
• Hands-on mentor and coach, team-oriented and solution-oriented.
• Identifies, assigns, and maintains company equipment as necessary to perform the assigned task. Assures that equipment maintenance plans are developed and implemented on projects.
• Maintains Profit & Loss responsibility over multiple projects and makes key decisions & recommendations on projects from pre-task planning phase through closeout.
• Maintains quality control on the job to minimize punch-list at the completion of the project.
• Manages all project change orders. Identifies changes and provides timely notice to branch leadership. Negotiates and prepares change order agreements. Assesses each project from a long-term perspective. Anticipates changes/impacts, which may result in delays/claims, etc. and communicates these changes to the client.
• Manages superintendents/foreman, subcontractors, technicians at the level required to meet the division or branch goals. Ability to work under pressure and coordinates numerous activities and groups in order to establish cooperation and achieve maximum efficiency.
• Understands Critical Path Method sequencing, work task relationships and resource loading; Maximizes schedules for the benefit of the project; Consistently relies on CPM schedule and forecasting to effectively monitor project
• Negotiates with and manages subcontractors and materials suppliers and stays informed on subcontractor scope of work and technical specifications. Prepares and executes subcontractor agreements.
• Monitors/Assesses performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Orders materials in a timely fashion to allow work to progress productively. Negotiates and executes material purchase orders.
• Prepares contracts and negotiates revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors. Obtains all necessary permits and licenses. Works with and serves as the primary point of contact to the customer.
• Prepares, updates and analyzes project schedules using CPM techniques.
• Prepares formal letters & other written communication to customers/owners. Responsible for project documentation (including but limited to: phone conversations, site visits, meetings, etc.). Performs close-out reports for all assigned projects.
• Ability to recognize changes to the as bid project scope of work.
• Confers with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems. .
• Reviews and negotiates contracts, change orders, subcontractor contracts. Oversees and evaluates billings, as-builts, budgets, purchases, production tracking, operational planning, development of project schedule, assignment of manpower, communication with engineers and clients, claims management, quality control as related to project schedules, plans and or specifications.
• Meets with Superintendents/Foremen at least weekly to review job progress.
• Schedules, prepares and facilitates project team, project owner, and jobsite meetings.
• Studies job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Takes appropriate action to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites
• Tracks and controls construction schedule to achieve completion of all projects within time and financial goals.
  
  

Essential Safety Duties

• Assures all PPE required by safety specs and company policies is worn by employees, subcontractors and site visitors
• Assure subcontractors are adhering to Company safety policies and culture
• Communicates expectations regarding our safety culture and holds employees accountable
• Performs work in strict compliance with jobsite/shop requirements and the Field Guide to Better Safety
• Accountable for the continuous improvement of branch and division safety programs
• Understands the principles of Safety 24/7 and empowers his/her team toward reaching its safety goals
• Examines/inspects work progress, equipment, and jobsites to verify safety standards are met
• Ensures jobsite/shop is maintained in a safe manner
• Performs root cause analyses and utilizes findings as a training tool for branch employees
• Performs Safety Assessments specified by jobsite
• Promotes 24/7 Safety Culture and exhibits a Safety 24/7 attitude in all situations
• Provides leadership/guidance in developing/continuously improving safety protocol in the field/shop
• Reports immediately, accurately and in full detail all incidents
• Reviews findings at end of the inspection with jobsite employees
• Reviews subcontractor safety reports and assists in sharing progress with client and operations team
• Reviews/audits all safety documentation and investigations and develops safety program changes
• Sets an example for others by demonstrating that safety is a core value
• Sets individual as well as division/branch annual safety goals
• Trains project team members on how to properly conduct JSAs, SORs and recognize near hits.
• Frequently visit projects to ensure that safety policies are being abided by
• Wears all Personal Protection Equipment required by safety specifications
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Required to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 25lbs without assistance
• Able to pass a respirator fit test and wear a respirator when required on specific jobsites
• Dexterity of hand and fingers to operate a computer, small hand-held power tools, office equipment
• Performs physical activity that requires considerable use of arms, legs, and moving whole body
• Physical capability to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Has visual acuity to see items clearly and sharply and to recognize small detail
• Able to speak and hear detailed information through oral communication
  
  

Special Requirements

• Ability to Travel - Up To 50%
• Willing to work 50-55 hour per week and have flexible work hours
• Willing to work at heights up to 650 feet off the ground
• Possess valid drivers license in order to operate rental cars when traveling for company business
  
  

STRUCTURAL is committed to a Safety 24/7 culture and offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment. EOE/M/F/D/V

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