Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager Who You Are: You're a dynamic problem-solver with a passion for construction. Detail-oriented and driven, you thrive in collaborative environments and excel at managing multiple responsibilities. You're ready to take on challenges head-on and contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference. The Opportunity: You’ll play a vital role in managing construction processes and driving project success. This role offers dynamic work, opportunities for growth, and a chance to make a significant impact in the Water, Wastewater, Industrial, and Energy sectors. Who We Are: Our people are our strength. As an employee-owned national construction company, we prioritize collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We're committed to fostering a culture of growth and empowerment, where every team member is valued and supported. What You’ll Do: Plans, organizes and controls all resources for the successful execution of a project. Leads project team in the construction of projects ensuring project quality, schedule, cost control, safety and customer satisfaction objectives are met. Primary point of contact for Owners. Expectations of the position include: Assigned projects are completed on time, under budget and at a profitSafety, EEO and quality goals are achievedTimely conflict and/or claims resolutionClients are satisfied with project results Production Management is utilized within the team environmentCoaching of Team Members PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Sets safety, quality, schedule, cost and owner relationship goalsProvides input and supervises all pre-construction services such as purchase orders, subcontracts, schedules, and job cost set-upProject preplanning – responsible for complete and thorough planning of the project from start to finishWorks with the Operations Manager to obtain the personnel resources required to properly staff the projectReviews project proposal or plans to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the projectManages the financial aspects of contracts; assures job margin analysis is completed on a regular basisMonitors and reports project cost and schedule performance; takes appropriate action steps when neededAssists Superintendent with problem or conflict resolution; assist in driving subcontractors or work forceIdentify “roadblocks” or “pitfalls” and solve these problems prior to their impact on the projectIdentifies and documents claims with owners, subcontractors and vendors in a timely and complete fashion. Calculates costs and time extensions for proposed change orders. Monitors Owner’s/Engineer’s change order Process. Reviews Owner’s change orders documents for accuracyReviews and takes action on contractor pay requests and invoicingManages the scope of work and has mastery of the contract documentsCustomer Relations and Customer Loyalty – Regularly visit with and get feedback from the customer and the architect/engineer. Probe for problems that may not be obvious to jobsite personnel.Works with Estimating Team providing input on overall management of a potential project.Facilitate progress meetingsDefine warranty and substantial completion dates in writingProblem solving – Utilize “3-Day” ruleIdentifies and resolves potential claims with subcontractors/suppliersAssists purchasers with the definition of scope of workEnsures adherence to insurance, safety, labor relations, EEO and tax regulationsMonitors and ensures quality controlWorks with Safety Manager to ensure jobs have safe working conditions and that safe work practices are in placeSupports the achievement of EEO goalsEstablishes and maintains positive relationships with key ownersFosters team camaraderie; coaches Superintendents and Project Engineers and conducts regular one-to-one meetings; assures each person understands their role on the projectDocuments best practices to share with other projects; ensure best construction methods are being usedDirects and ensures timely completion of project close-out activitiesProtects and promotes the interests of the Company; ensures all compensation for work performed is receivedChampions skill development of assigned resources through training and coaching processCommunicates and reinforces the Company vision, values and goals to team Must-haves in a Candidate: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management/Technology, or related fieldFive years of managerial and supervisory experience in the construction industryExtensive knowledge of construction methods and materials, costing, scheduling and estimatingDemonstrated ability to lead and motivate people and get results through othersStrong organizational, interpersonal and communication skillsProblem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional levelStrong customer service skillsWorks well in a team environmentCommitment to company valuesRequired to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 25-50 pounds Benefits: Competitive Base SalaryMedical, Dental and Vision InsurancePTO from Day 17 Paid Holidays (plus 6 additional half-days), 1 Community Day, 1 Floating HolidayPaid Parental LeaveAnnual Discretionary BonusesCar AllowanceEmployer-paid Life Insurance with supplemental options401k with Company MatchHSA and FSA optionsEmployee Referral ProgramWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Short and Long-Term DisabilityFamily Planning and Adoption AssistanceEducation Reimbursement