Summary: Provides overall management for base business geotechnical projects and may assist in estimating and project acquisition as needed.
Essential Functions: - Ensure that all Nicholson and OSHA safety regulations are met and enforced; bottom line responsibility for safety
- Assist in business development, risk assessment, bid preparation, selling and closing new work
- Assist in contract negotiation and oversees subcontractor procurement
- Oversee all aspects of a project in accordance with the Nicholson Project Management Manual
- Responsible for designs, submittals, material ordering, pre-job planning and scheduling
- Create and review job budgets, cost reports, forecasts and cash flows
- Primary contact for clients and subcontractors
- Manage A/R collections
- Coordinate, review and submit project change orders, extra work orders, and back charge documentation
- Analyze, develop and submit claims
- Coordinate with other managers for support and overall strategy
- Ensure that all Nicholson policies are followed (safety, quality, travel, drug testing, HR, etc.)
Education & Training: - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management required
- OSHA 10-hour safety training
Experience:- Minimum 5 years of experience construction equipment, techniques, drawings, specifications, building materials, surveying, design, and/or consulting geotechnical work
Knowledge and Abilities:- Proficient with estimating and job costing procedures
- Ability to make recommendations for project related decisions such as bidding, estimating and risk assessment
- Ability to meet with clients; create and deliver presentations; and negotiate contracts
- Ability to manage in-house and subcontracted engineering services
- Proven experience with managing client meetings; screening and evaluating of project opportunities; and creation of presentations concerning project work
- Converse effectively using both verbal and written communication.
- Make decisions and assume accountability
- Concentrate on tasks
- Demonstrate ability to manage stress and emotions as related to the workplace
- Attention to detail
- Identify and resolve conflict
- Assess safety and risk
Physical Requirements:- Lift, carry, pull and push at least 40 pounds
- Travel per the company travel policy, often overnight and away from home
Benefits:- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Safe Harbor Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Vacation
- Personal days
- Sick days
Please be advised that all interested candidates are REQUIRED to attach a copy of your resume in order to be considered. 
