Project Manager

Project Manager

Position in Fort Lupton, CO

Reports to
Sr. Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective
The project manager position plans, directs, and coordinates or budgets, usually through estimator and superintendents, activities concerned with the construction of underground utilities projects. Participates in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling and implementation. This position provides hands-on construction management experience supporting field construction.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work with superintendents and foremen to plan, organize and direct activities concerned with underground utilities and site construction projects.
• Ensure that all LEAN pre-planning is done and documented before job start:
• Complete Heavy Bid sanitization; View Point Import and Heavy Job upload prior to job pre-con meetings
• Ensure JHA & work plans are completed with safety department and with superintendent/foreman involvement.
• Coordinate with Sr. Project Manager to set pre-planning and pre-con meetings.
• Submittal procurement from all vendors and suppliers.
• Attend preconstruction meeting with GC/Owner and City entities.
• Schedule and plan with superintendent all operations for the first two weeks of project.
• Subcontracts fully executed, only use approved subs and vendors associated with contract. Schedule of Values
• Procure required traffic control plans and permits.

• Manage project development from initiation to closure for multiple construction projects. Direct execution of all aspects of projects, including: pre-bid meetings, proposal preparations, project start-up, contract management, change order management, resource loading, project cost controls, material buy-out, subcontractor management, cash flow management and change order negotiations
• Establish and follow-up on electronic and binder document control per standards:
• Accident/incident reports, locate tickets, tool box talks, etc. (FS/FM)
• Update as-builts weekly (FS)
• Compaction test reports (PC)
• Survey cut sheets (PM)
• Inspection sign-offs (FS)
• Project closeout checklist (FS)

Project scheduling

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• PM/Sup. Prepare a three week schedule for all projects they are running on a weekly basis.
• Schedule and facilitate bi-weekly update meetings utilizing proper format.
• Identify plans changes, schedule, QC, or cost issues
• Address any issues with GC/Owner, weekly face-to-face appearances with GC
• Complete a cost projection analysis.
• Conduct Detailed Project Reviews or other means as required to determine the cause of cost variances and to take appropriate action to correct problems

Purchase orders/invoices

• Preparation of Extra Work Orders (EWO);
• Ensure all recaps are signed DAILY (FS)E
• Establish and maintain effective client relations to achieve active cooperation, prompt payment and referral/recommendations for additional business opportunities.

Work Acquisition:

• Assist in PSR’s and bid reviews as necessary
• Estimator training and development, be a production resources
• Provide oversight of project teams ensuring that all safety regulations are met and enforced; bottom line responsibility for safety with all contractors and company personnel at all times. Provides input to Safety Director on JHA development for project specific needs.
• Ensure consistent adherence to contract terms such as: pricing, cost, quality, environmental compliance, reporting requirements, documentation of service provided, etc.

Project Financial Position

• Bi-monthly projections with foreman, superintendent, COO, and PC.
• Procure executed change orders in a timely manner

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency.
• Leadership.
• Mathematical Skills.
• Mechanical Knowledge.
• Project Management.
• Train estimating staff on technical aspects of Project Management
• Understand company resource production capabilities and implement in the construction process; i.e., daily coordinating with Superintendent.
• Professionally solicit vendors and suppliers during the procurement process.
• Ability to prepare a SWOT Analysis for projects and future projects.



Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or three to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4-year degree required; Construction Management, Construction Science or similar degree highly preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility
Manages superintendents and Project Controllers

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 40+ hours per week.

Travel
Minimal travel is expected for this position

Additional Compensation:

• Tips
• Bonuses

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
• Outcome-oriented — results-focused with strong performance culture
• People-oriented — supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative