About the Role
MWHis currently seeking a qualified
Project Manager to support and lead critical water, wastewater, advanced water treatment plant and heavy civil construction projects for both municipal and industrial clients (including advanced technology sector clients) based out of the
Seattle, Washington metropolitan area. Projects may be either integrated project delivery such as CM-at-Risk or Design-Build, or traditional Design-Bid-Build and range in size from $100-$800 million dollars in size.
Essential Functions
- Plan, organize and staff key field positions or subordinate project managers. Coordinate staffing with US Operations and other Area department heads.
- Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
- Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A/E contacts, to facilitate preconstruction and construction activities.
- Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site construction managers and superintendents to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
- Represent Company in project meetings, assist in labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc.
- Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with Client.
- Work jointly with other members of the project team to complete the MWH Constructors' Management Administration Plan prior to initiating any fieldwork. Use the planning guidelines and tools provided throughout the project.
- Assure that direct reporting employees follow safe work practices and use company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
- Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.
- Provide leadership and technical support to project engineers, field engineers and superintendents.
- Procurement of subcontractors and materials thru Purchase Agreements and Subcontracts.
- Support Change Management, Cost Estimating, revenue and Cost Forecasting and Scheduling.
- Assume additional responsibilities as directed by Regional Director.
Basic Qualifications
- 4-year engineering/construction management degree or equivalent experience and training/education.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of construction, design, finance and management experience/knowledge required on heavy civil or industrial construction projects.
- 3 - 5 years of experience on water or wastewater plant projects.
- Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
- Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities.
- Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential.
- Strong business-orientation required. Proven experience and judgment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Safety oriented, OSHA training.
- Special experience and expertise with water/wastewater and/or advanced technology treatment projects or similar heavy civil complex projects.
Compensation
Anticipated Salary Range
: $160,000• $180,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
- Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
- 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
- Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
- Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
- Paid Sick and Safe Leave
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
- Employee Referral Program
