Job Title: Project Manager
Status: Full-time/Exempt
Reports to: Utility Construction Services Manager
Work Schedule: M-F (flexible hours)
Compensation: $100,000-130,000
This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends on applicants credentials.
Overview: Lead utility construction projects from pre-construction through closeout
Summary of Responsibilities and Roles:- Intimately involved with the bid process, often contributing information and recommendations on the bid itself
- Reviews specifications and plans to determine the scope of work on projects
- Assesses needs and gathers information from multiple stakeholders at the onset of a new project; presents data and information
- Meticulously attends to a myriad of details
- Proactively manages utility construction projects from winning the bid to completing the work in conjunction with leadership team and Foremen
- Establishes project objectives, performance and quality standards and lays out the project plan in accordance with contract specifications
- Assigns work
- Initiates and maintains contact with customers and other people to facilitate project activities
- Monitors and controls projects; provides direction to onsite foremen to drive schedule and adhere to established budget and profitability goals
- Represents the company in project meetings and attends strategy sessions
- Works with contract administrators
- Identifies, applies for, obtains and maintains all applicable permits
- May requisition supplies and materials; keeps sufficient inventory on hand to achieve project objectives
- Invites subcontractors to bid on work that cannot be self-performed
- Vets and selects subcontractors
- Reviews and approves submittals from subcontractors
- Develops detailed staffing schedules to ensure that all work will be done on time, inspected and delivered to the customer as final when anticipated
- Anticipates problems before they occur and collaborates with crews, customer and leaders to resolve them
- Schedules and runs jobsite meetings
- Communicates clearly and effectively with crews, foremen, leaders, customers and the general public; keeps team members accurately informed
- Interprets and explains plans and contract terms to staff, crews and customers
- Effectively manages client expectations; communicates delays promptly
- When appropriate, says "no" and sets appropriate boundaries to ensure that we operate within the scope of work as agreed
- If work outside the agreed upon scope is desired, communicates the need for additional documentation and any associated costs with the changes
- Provides reports on work progress, costs and scheduling; reports overruns as soon as possible
- Visits all job sites to ensure that work is performed to standards, meets quality and safety requirements, and that everyone works in a safe manner
- Comply with, enforce, and support Utilitra safety philosophy, safety training, safety manual and OSHA
- Ensure all assigned personnel use/wear all appropriate personal protective equipment and tools
- Foster an environment where safety is expected; correct unsafe behavior immediately and consistently
- Diligently monitor safety in all situations; proactively work to prevent accidents and injuries at all times
- Stop work that is being performed in an unsafe manner
- Take corrective/disciplinary action for repetitive safety violations
- Reinforce safety rules and the importance of everyone going home safely in meetings, toolbox talks, JSAs, and other opportunities
- Works closely with the Project Accountant to ensure project billing aligns with progress on the project, customer expectations and changes that occur at the last minute
- Continuously reviews costs to ensure that projects remain profitable and brings any concerns to the attention of the project team
- Documents decisions and agreements, project WIP, design changes, customer specifications, accomplishment of goals
- Consults with appropriate leaders on all issues that could potentially result in legal action
- Effectively manages the timely Close Out of projects
- Prepares "punch lists" of items to complete near the end of projects; verifies those items are completed
- Conducts gap analysis when projects close comparing actual costs to anticipated costs, profits, and timelines; makes recommendations for future bids; communicates lessons learned to all appropriate parties to prevent mistakes and repetitive problems; seeks out ways to improve scheduling, quality, efficiency, communication and procedures
- Actively serves as an ambassador of Utilitra in the community
- Uphold the culture of Utilitra on company premises or at company sponsored events.
- Other duties as assigned or prudent
Required Education, Experience or Background:- Experience in leading utility construction projects:
- Gas transmission and distribution system installation
- Water distribution system installation
- Directional boring
- Trenching and excavating for electrical, water, gas and sewer system installation
- Grading for utility installation
- SWPPP installation and maintenance
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred
- Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered, but is at the discretion of leadership
- Strong leadership and influencing skills required
- Negotiation skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Presentation experience
- 3+ years' experience leading construction trades
- Ability to adhere to a schedule and reliably show up for all scheduled shifts on time
- Strong skills with organization, communication and attention to detail
- Computer proficiency and ability to learn new scheduling, project management and accounting software
- Microsoft Office suite
- Microsoft Project, Primavera or other industry recognized scheduling software
- Experience with B2W and Viewpoint/Vista preferred
- Must maintain or complete OSHA 30 hour course within one year of being hired
- This role may require periodic travel to jobsites, requiring overnight stays when necessary
Physical Requirements:- Work is performed both in an office and on job sites, inside and outside; exposed to extreme heat and cold, as well as multiple weather conditions
- Must be able to drive, have drivers' license and clean driving record
- Sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, crawl, climb or balance may be required to perform inspections on job sites
Travel Requirements:- Travel is required up to 25% of the time to active job sites, client meetings, and company offices.
- Overnight travel may be required depending on project location and phase.
