Deputy Project Manager

As the Deputy Project Manager working our California High Speed Rail CP 2-3 project you will be based out of our Selma project office and play a key role in the project’s successful execution. You will report to the Segment Project Manager and be responsible for a 20 mile segment worth approximately $300m.

Responsibilities:

• Support of the Segment Manager in the overall management of the Segment activities in partnership with the Segment Construction Manager
• Manage professional staff supporting operations (8-10 people); Project Engineering and oversight of Field Engineering
• Manage the development, maintenance and analysis of segment schedule and reporting of schedule performance
• Manage the cost controls process for the segment assuring accuracy and timeliness of all costs.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project engineering staff to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Conduct performance reviews with subordinates.
• Manage subcontractor billings and accruals.
• Support field engineering staff to establish work plans and staffing for each phase of project,
• Oversee the coordination of project engineering staff with field engineering staff through the Segment Construction Manager to outline work plans and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of Authority.
• Confer with project field personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Work closely with Company employees, project supervisors, owners, external teams and support people as extension to the Segment Manager
• Advise the Segment Manager about issues related to constructability and/or conflicts resulting from deficient design.
• Identify and analyze design related items causing additional costs for improvements to design and production
• Identify and analyze design related items causing changes to the contract which should be addressed as such and initiate change notices with supporting documentation and basis of change.
• Manage and oversee segment procurement activities in the buy-out of the project materials and subcontractors.
• Work closely with the Segment Construction Manager in maintaining production on budget and schedule.
• Review project estimate or plan to determine schedule, estimated job cost, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Develop, maintain and analyze segment constructionschedule and reporting of schedule performance
• Manage the 3-6 week constructionschedulein conjunction with the segment constructionschedule
• Review status and modify schedules or plans as required and prepare project reports for management, owners, and subcontractors.
• Claims management and documentation.
• Assure that subcontractor agreements are prepared and change orders are accurate and issued to owners, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Understand project documents ie: completeness or inadequacies. Understand timing needed to acquire shop drawings and or clarification to allow sufficient lead-time for planning and scheduling production with a minimum of mistakes or delays.
• Provide positive safety leadership to the project and maintain full compliance with safety policies
• Review field operation and ensure that the project provides a safe workplace.
• Assure that all local union and prevailing wage rules are implemented on the Segment.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelordegree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited institution or equivalent training and experience is required
• 10 year minimum experience in Heavy Civil/Highway Construction as Project Engineer or Project Manager. Large project and Design-Build experience is preferred. Substantial experience on large scale heavy civil projects(bridges, roads, highways, rail etc) is required
• Proven success in delivering high quality projects on time and on budget
• Experience working on CALTRANS projects will be highly regarded.
• Experienced in liaising with clients, consultants, and management of site staff and subcontractors
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to represent all project matters on behalf of the Company and/or Joint Venture related to cost, schedule & contract matters with owner, partners and/or subcontractors
• Project cost forecastingexperience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Executive Presentation Skills
• Proven ability to work through and overcome conflicts productively and while maintaining professionalism at all times
• Demonstrate an overriding commitment to health, safety and environmental responsibility

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