Project Manager - Water - Dayton, OH

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.

• 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 with project engineers.
• 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.

The individual in this position is expected to be able to successfully perform the following duties and responsibilities according to Shook’s Policies and Procedures and established business practices. This individual will have the best opportunity to succeed in this position by embracing Shook’s Mission / Vision / Values.

• 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.

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

• Reports to:
  
  Director of Operations
• Mentored by:
  Senior Project Manager
• Mentor for:
  Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer
• Works closely with:
  Project Superintendent, Superintendent, and Senior Superintendent

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with clients.
• Experience in participating in favorable labor negotiations.
• 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.).

• 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 the most complex documents; respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints; write speeches and articles; make persuasive speeches and presentations to top management, customers/owners, and/or boards of directors.
• Mathematical Skills – Ability to work with probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with multiple variables.
• Computer Skills – Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook; familiarity with Primavera/Oracle scheduling, Sage Timberline, AutoCAD, and Viewpoint.
• Certificates, Licenses and Registrations – Valid driver’s license with 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; minimal stamina and endurance; regular attendance, work overtime, travel overnight, drive long distances, work in cold, hot, dusty, loud environments; comply with all company policies and safety procedures.
• Work Environment – Noise level usually moderate.

If selected, a Background Check, Motor Vehicle Report, and Drug/Alcohol test will be required.