Major Projects Manager

Position and Responsibilities

As a Major Projects Manager (MPM) with Middough, you will be responsible for the overall development, planning and execution of large complex engineering/construction projects or programs of small projects. In this role, you will provide leadership, development of project scope, cost estimating & budgets, planning & scheduling, coordination and control of project resources, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, contractual requirements, project profitability, EH&S compliance, and client satisfaction.

As an MPM, you will possess broad knowledge, understanding and experience with the standard engineering/construction project delivery models including DBB, EPCM, EPC, CM or DB. Additionally, this role will provide leadership and organization to the project, maintain specific knowledge of planning and scheduling functions, have thorough understanding of contract administration, risk management and health/safety issues, and serve as the primary point of contact for the client, contractors, subcontractors, and other outside consultants specific to the project.

• Ensure safety is the priority all planning and execution.
• Lead the proposal team in defining and establishing the project scope of work, establishing project strategy, setting project budgets, preparing proposals, securing management approvals, and negotiating final agreements.
• Assign required team members, execute the project, conform to scope of work and contractual requirements in accordance with company project procedures.
• Plan the project through proactive planning and scheduling exercises, keep the project team updated on deliverable status and look ahead schedules, and hold project stakeholders accountable for developing project workarounds and micro level recovery schedules.
• Manage meetings with schedules and action item lists.
• Manage the engineering, project support services and construction group in the completion of defined work scope for a project from contract award to final close out.
• Manage changes in scope/schedule/cost and secure change authorizations, as required and proactively manage internal change authorizations.
• Manage the preparation project specification/scopes for subcontractors and major equipment suppliers and negotiate final agreements.
• Manage project revenue, costs, and quality to ensure the profitability and technical performance of the project; develop innovative actions to correct variances to scope, budget and/or schedule.
• Prepare monthly project reports, periodic reports for management, and client reports to track project progress, cost, schedule, and quality of performance.
• Engage project controls group and develop mutually agreeable Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for the project or program.
• Exercise cost efficient and innovative approaches in the design to save construction costs and improve productivity.
• Anticipate, recognize, and identify key project issues/problems; establish objectives and priorities to implement and direct solutions.
• Support business and relationship development activities with the business development group.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• 15+ years' experience managing complex projects in an engineering and construction environment.
• Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline or Architecture.
• PMP certification.
• Experience with and general knowledge of contract and liability issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with clients and all levels within the Company around professionalism, trust, integrity, and collaboration.
• Ability to multi-task and be highly organized for effective project planning.
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this position, the successful candidate…