Project Manager - Water Resources - Brecksville, OH

Project Manager - Water Resources - Brecksville, OH at Shook Construction

Job Purpose

Provides overall management direction to one or more projects, establishes project objectives and policies, maintains liaison with clients, and monitors construction and financial activities through administrative direction of onsite Superintendent, as well as mentoring Project Engineers.

Objective Key Results

• Compliance – Support the project team’s efforts to enhance performance metrics relative to profitability, risk management, safety, quality control, and standard operating procedures.
• People – Drive the development of project engineers on your projects. Plan and execute a regular schedule of formal performance reviews and continuous personnel development meetings.
• Client Satisfaction – Optimize client relationships through communication and operational excellence; focus on positioning for future work. Engage the Director of Operations to strategically enhance these efforts.

Operational Excellence

• Manages critical subcontractors.
• Negotiates the subcontracts and purchase agreements including terms and conditions.
• Manages a project‑dedicated staff and establishes roles and expectations for each member.
• Initiates and maintains relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Creates and manages a schedule of values and pay applications.
• Assists in creating and carrying out a job‑specific safety plan.
• Ensures a quality control plan is developed and implemented.
• Manages the procurement process including labor, equipment, materials, and subcontracts.
• Prepares and maintains accurate financial forecasting with an emphasis on labor, equipment, and cash flow.
• Manages personnel development.
• Creates and manages the project schedule (cost and resource loaded as required).
• Participates in all preconstruction services, including assisting Risk Management with prequalification and SDI procedures.

People Management and Development

• Complete annual and 90‑day performance reviews for Project Engineers and Senior Project Engineers with input from RM/DO.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to the Director of Operations.
• Position is mentored by a Senior Project Manager.
• Position is a mentor for Project Engineer and Senior Project Engineer.
• Works closely with Project Superintendent, Superintendent, and Senior Superintendent.

Competencies

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Clear and concise communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with clients.
• Experience in participating in labor negotiations favorably.
• Member of a professional organization is helpful.
• Member of a community organization is helpful.
• Participate in career fairs and recruitment.
• Keep up with current technology (BIM, 3D Modelling, Pipe Detailing, etc.).

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Education and Experience

• 4‑year BS degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years of construction experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents; respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints; write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques; make persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, customers/owners, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret extensive technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and handle multiple abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook is required. Primavera/Oracle scheduling, Sage Timberline, AutoCAD, and Viewpoint are a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Motor Vehicle report required.
• LEED certification is a plus.
• PE certification is a plus.
• ICRA/Healthcare Construction Certificates are a plus.

Physical Demands

Light or low amount of physical exertion. Limited manual dexterity or physical manipulation. Minimal or low level of stamina and endurance. Requires regular attendance, overtime, overnight travel, long distance driving, work in cold, hot, dusty, loud environments, and compliance with all company safety policies.

Work Environment

Noise level is usually moderate.

Background Check

If selected, a background check, motor vehicle report, and drug/alcohol test will be required.

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