Field Project Manager

Overview

Position Summary: The field project manager is responsible for assisting the PM's in planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget. The field project manager will plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, and keep upper-management informed the entire way. This will all be done within the confines of Kort’s Construction Services’ goals and vision.

• Determine and define project scope and objectives
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Track project costs in order to meet budget
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to upper management about strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
• Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Physical Requirements: Requires the mobility to perform vehicle operating duties. The Field Project Manager at times will have a physically strenuous and demanding job. He/she will be lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects. The Field Project Manager at times will have to work in all weather, and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold.

• Effective communication with crew members, Foreman, management team and office staff
• Excellent problem solving ability
• Ability to multi-task
• Ensuring crew compliance with project policies, procedures and company policies
• Assist with training upcoming laborers, pipe layers and operators
• Recognizing, addressing and resolving issues that arise on site
• Provide coaching and encouragement to crew members

• Team Player
• Team Productivity
• Accuracy and timeliness of Projects
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Flagger Certified
• CPR/First Aid Certified
• OSHA 30
• Leadership Training
• TCS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.

The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Safety Vest - A safety vest is mandatory when performing work in traffic/pedestrian areas.
• Hardhats - Hardhat use is mandatory on ALL job sites.
• Hand Protection – Gloves are required to assure hand protection.
• Foot Protection - Safety shoes are mandatory on all job sites (steel-toe)
• Eye Protection – Safety glasses are mandatory while working on-site.
• Always be aware of potential dangers and hazards around you while driving vehicles or operating equipment.
• Other Motor Vehicles
• Other People
• Power Lines
• Underground Utilities, etc.

Failure to follow procedures or company policy will result in disciplinary action, loss of position and/or termination.

Note
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This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.