Project Manager- Water & Wastewater

The Great Lakes Construction Co

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management preferred.
  • Registered Professional Engineer certification preferred.
  • 5-10 years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer.
  • 5+ years in heavy civil construction, specifically W/WWTP experience.
  • Knowledge of W/WWTP construction and systems.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee project schedules to ensure on-time, within-scope and budget delivery.
  • Supervise project buyout alongside estimator.
  • Perform and oversee the submittals and RFI process.
  • Lead planning and attend progress meetings.
  • Create agendas for planning and progress meetings.
  • Execute cost-to-complete reports.
  • Analyze and review subcontractor and vendor payments.

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours to support project demands.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and mentorship roles.
  • Involvement in professional trade groups for networking.
  • Work primarily indoors with some outdoor fieldwork.
  • Dynamic work environment with travel opportunities based on project requirements.
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Position Description

JOB PURPOSE

The Project Manager (PM) is the lead administrative person on the project. The PM is primarily responsible for project start-up, scheduling, billing, contract interpretation, contract claims, subcontractor dispute resolution, submittals, extra work pricing, cost control, and financial reporting. The PM is also the lead planner on the project conducting regular meetings to review past, present, and future costs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee the development of project schedule ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within the scope, and within budget
  • Supervise project buyout with the estimator
  • Perform and oversee submittals and the RFI process
  • Lead planning meetings & attend progress meetings
  • Create an agenda for planning and progress meetings
  • Execute the cost to complete reports
  • Review proposed subcontractor and vendor payments
  • Analyze subcontractor billings
  • Maintain logs as needed - Change orders, field orders, submittal, RFI's, change conditions, delays, etc.
  • Track material used on the job
  • Collaborates with the Vice President of Contracts to effectively manage projects
  • Works with Estimating to develop accurate cost proposals and estimated cost reports for submission to the owner
  • Coordinate payments with lower-tier vendors and subcontractors
  • Mentor and train Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers
  • Participation in a professional trade group
QUALIFICATIONS

  • EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management preferred
  • PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Registered Professional Engineer (preferred)
EXPERIENCE

  • 5-10 years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer
  • 5+ years in heavy civil construction with W/WWTP experience
REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES

  • Knowledge of W/WWTP construction and systems, including mechanical, electrical, and integration systems
  • Ability to manage medium size projects
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Comprehension of the cost to complete the process, project financial reporting, and project minority goals
  • Knowledge of contract documents and contract-specific dispute resolution procedures
  • Leadership and management skills, including the ability to make decisions with integrity
  • Experience dealing with subcontractors and vendors
  • Proficient written & verbal skills, attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, P6, and Viewpoint software
  • Proactive, self-motivating, problem solver
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, and the work week for employees is normally considered 40 hours Monday through Friday. Flexibility is required to support time-sensitive issues as they arise. However, greater emphasis is placed on meeting the responsibilities assigned to this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a non-smoking office. Work conditions are primarily indoors; however, fieldwork and travel are a significant portion of the role. Overnight stays can be expected depending on the project and/or business demands.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Employees must have the ability to:

  • Sit (or stand) for prolonged periods of time
  • Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
  • Occasionally bend, twist, squat, and kneel
  • Occasionally walk up and down the stairs
  • Demonstrate visual acuity with or without corrected vision
  • Demonstrate hearing acuity with or without corrected hearing
  • Must be able to walk outdoor construction sites with uneven terrain and obstacles
  • Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions


Position Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Employees must have the ability to:

  • Sit (or stand) for prolonged periods of time
  • Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
  • Occasionally bend, twist, squat, and kneel
  • Occasionally walk up and down the stairs
  • Demonstrate visual acuity with or without corrected vision
  • Demonstrate hearing acuity with or without corrected hearing
  • Must be able to walk outdoor construction sites with uneven terrain and obstacles
  • Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions


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