Project Manager

SUMMARY:The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects from inception through completion. This position manages the Kajima project team and oversees the integration of construction disciplines in terms of safety, schedule, cost, quality, and operational performance.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Coordinate and oversee the functions of Design, Estimating, Purchasing, Engineering, Accounting, Cost Control, and Field Construction specific to industrial projects.Develop and maintain a master progress schedule including all critical path milestones, factoring in lead times for specialized equipment and systems typically found in industrial facilities.Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and the Kajima team to facilitate open communication and teamwork.Ensure projects are executed in accordance with contract requirements, technical specifications, and industry standards.Deliver financial results in line with project goals; proactively manage costs, forecast cash flow, and maintain budget controls.Uphold company quality standards throughout all phases of the construction process; implement quality assurance protocols specific to industrial construction (e.g., process piping, foundations, MEP coordination).Enforce all requirements related to safety, insurance, labor compliance, and Equal Employment Opportunity. Oversee client billing processes; ensure timely submission of payment applications and manage project cash flow and subcontractor disbursements. Provide consistent reporting to senior management regarding project progress, risks, financial health, and client satisfaction.Participate in or lead subcontractor buyout, especially for complex industrial scopes such as structural steel, mechanical systems, and controls.Support and enforce compliance with Kajima’s Safety Manual and OSHA standards across all job sites. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Business Unit Leader or Regional Manager in alignment with business needs.QUALIFICATIONS: A four-year degree in Construction, Engineering, or Architecture, and at least six years of Design/Building Construction experience are required.Extensive building construction experience, complementing non-engineering or architectural training, is also appropriate.Experience in pre-construction and construction services for a variety of building construction types is desirable.Extensive knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, and engineering principles and techniques.Knowledge of various design and construction means, methods, and materials, their characteristics, installation procedures, and tolerances.Demonstrates management, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Must be eligible to work in the United States and does not require sponsorship. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear. They are regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision. Frequently, in a normal office environment where the noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. May be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibrations. Noise level on the job site is normally moderate to loud.Title: Project ManagerReports to: Project Executive or Business Unit LeaderLocation: Office or Field as needed – must be open to travelCompensation Status: Salary, Exempt