Bilfinger

Project Manager - Chesapeake, VA

Bilfinger$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years' experience in the construction industry with a commercial or industrial general contractor
  • Experience managing multiple projects, subcontractors, and vendors simultaneously
  • Proficient in creating detailed fixed price estimates using RS Means or similar tools
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Effective resource management involving operations staff and subcontractors
  • Ability to adapt and collaborate in a dynamic team environment and communicate effectively
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project budgets and timelines to meet or exceed expectations
  • Oversee communication among all team members, subcontractors, and clients
  • Ensure project execution aligns with contract requirements
  • Develop detailed Statements of Work (SOW) and negotiate as necessary
  • Prepare technical estimates and quantity take-offs for projects
  • Solicit and evaluate subcontractor proposals to confirm compliance with SOW
  • Maintain project schedules in coordination with superintendents
  • Engage with customers to enhance relationships and identify improvement opportunities

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Work in a supportive team environment
  • Exposure to a variety of projects across different sectors
  • Comprehensive health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) training
  • Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diverse recruitment practices
Full Job Description
The Role

The Project Manager manages all facets of a construction program, including development, coordination, and implementation of a program schedule to ensure programs are completed on time, within budget, and ensure or surpass expected quality. The Project Manager must serve as a leader of the construction program, liaising between team members and clients, on all matters. The value of projects will vary based on contract type and overall complexity but in general the position will oversee projects ranging from $2,000 to $500,000 each or $1,500,000 annually.

Qualifications:

  • 4+ years' experience in the construction industry with a commercial or industrial general contractor
  • Previous experience managing and coordinating multiple projects, subcontractors, and vendors simultaneously
  • Proficient in producing detailed fixed price estimates; has the ability to use RS Means or other published unit price books to produce detailed line-item estimates
  • Possess effective negotiating skills
  • Resource Management; to include operations support staff, vendors, subcontractors, and time
  • Must demonstrate a strong ability to:
    • Adapt and be flexible to frequent changes in a fast-paced work environment o Demonstrate integrity consistent with Centennial's core values
    • Collaborate and work effectively in a team environment with people of various backgrounds and styles
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills, to include clear, concise, and professional presentation of information o Adapt to the constantly evolving world of technology, design, means and methods, systems may include but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite, ProCore, Adobe, and BlueBeam
    • Mentor and train assistant level operations team members
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field desired but not required


Responsibilities:

  • Project Management: Creates and manages budgets; Communicates effectively with all team members, including subcontractors and clients; Ensures delivery order execution is in accordance with contract requirements; Develops and reviews SOW through site visits, existing conditions, and client needs so project requirements and expectations are clearly defined; Negotiates with client and subcontractors as necessary; Coordinates project close out, obtaining required documentation, assisting in pre-final inspections and As-Built drawings


  • Estimating: Prepares estimates based on technical specifications, SOW, and drawings; Quantity take-offs for each job order; Enters line items into Unit Price Book software using estimating tools and systems; Develops pricing for non-scheduled line items


  • Subcontractor Management: Solicits proposals from at least three vendors and/or subcontractors to include documentation on equipment, material, and labor costs for items not covered in an industry standard manual or work to be performed by subcontractors; Evaluates proposals to confirm compliance with SOW; Negotiates delivery order subcontractor agreements; Coordinates subcontractor buyout, arrange and attend site visits, and track subcontractor proposals


  • Scheduling: Develops and maintains project schedules with superintendents for use by customer and subcontractors


  • Business Development: Contacts new and existing customers to discuss needs and understand the full potential of framework agreements, in order to propose solutions, identify improvements, enhance customer service and retention, and grow business


  • Safety: Ensures compliance with Centennial's Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) guidelines and procedures along with all local requirements (OSHA, USACE EM385.1.1, etc.)


  • Responsible for driving between project sites that are often miles apart or miles from the assigned office location.
  • Occasional travel may be required.


  • Performance of the required job duties will be in an office environment along with visits to sites that are under construction which may include various weather conditions.
  • The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
    • The ability to walk terrain and surfaces that may be far, uneven, or temporary.
    • The ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
    • The ability to frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel.
    • The ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, squat, or reach.
    • The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.


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For additional information please contact Kelly Cocca Baker by email [email protected].

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About Bilfinger

Julius Berger is a Nigerian construction company, headquartered in Abuja, with additional permanent locations in Lagos and Uyo. The company is represented across Nigeria in structural engineering and infrastructure works, and in southern Nigeria through domestic and international oil and gas industry projects. It is known for constructing most of Nigeria's infrastructure, major expressways, and even some residential buildings for the Chevron Nigeria headquarters in Lagos. The company has been listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange since 1991. The construction business of Julius Berger is the heart of the Julius Berger Group. With 18,000 employees from close to 40 nations and clients from both Nigeria and the global oil and gas industry.
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