Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Primary Function

Provides overall management direction for a field project or two or more smaller projects. Project Manager reports to Construction Manager.

• Assists Construction Manager with planning, organizing and staffing key field positions through General Superintendent and Executive V.P. of Operations.
• Establishes individual project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
• Initiates and maintains liaison with prime client and A/E contacts, to facilitate project construction activities.
• Monitors/controls construction through administrative direction of Project Superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigates potentially serious situations and implements corrective measures.
• Represents company in project meetings, assists in labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc.
• Manages financial aspects of project contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with Client.
• Assists with development, implementation, and interpretation of project safety and quality control plans.
• Provides direction to project planning, scheduling, QA/QC, and engineering functions as required.
• Prepares complete estimates for assigned project(s).
• Assumes additional responsibilities as directed by corporate executives.

Educational and experience requirements include: 4 year engineering or construction management degree, or equivalent, plus extensive (five or more years) experience/knowledge of specialty geotechnical construction, design, finance, and management required. Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.

Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities is vital; superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential. Must be a business oriented person.

Makes decisions and recommendations which can greatly impact corporate relationship with Client and project profitability. Management responsibility generally limited to one major project or more than one smaller less critical projects.