Concrete Project Manager

Overview

Founded in 1963 by Don Fessler & George Bowman, Fessler & Bowman, Inc. has grown from a residential flatwork & basement wall contractor to a top 100 Commercial Concrete Contractor recognized across the nation. Keeping customer satisfaction as our fundamental core value has allowed Fessler & Bowman, Inc. to prosper for more than six decades.

Fessler & Bowman is a fast-paced and culture-focused industry leader in specialty concrete and civil earthwork. Our values are our driving force and have allowed us to build a phenomenal team delivering best in class products to our customers.

• Open & Constructive
• Take Pride in Our Product
• Relentless Commitment
• Care About Our Customers
• Team Success

Project Managers lead project teams in the successful completion of construction projects from the initial hand-off from Estimating through final completion and close-out. They are responsible for overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting and control, while providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with quality standards and applicable laws and regulations. The descriptions below are representative of, but not limited to, the duties and responsibilities for this position.

• Conduct project start-up two weeks prior to the start of a project and close-out meetings within 45 days of completion, documenting and distributing accurate meeting minutes including lessons learned.
• Create, maintain, and close out accurate project budgets that track financial performance, updating budgets at least weekly.
• Ensure timely processing of project A/R and A/P with support from the corporate financial team. Targets: A/P processed within 7 days; A/R processed in accordance with client requirements; receivables maintained under 60 days.
• Collaborate with field operations to achieve budgeted profitability; update Field Production Report daily and review with field operations.
• Manage the prime contract and any contract change orders; ensure work outside the prime contract scope is authorized in writing before proceeding.

• Procurement is submitted, approved, and completed per project schedules to ensure materials and subcontractors are available as needed.
• Develop, maintain, and cascade the project schedule to field operations and subcontractors; ensure activities are in compliance with the overall project schedule and resolve scheduling conflicts with the customer.
• Complete the Job Progress Report (JPR) process monthly.
• Review Project Daily Log daily for accuracy and communicate concerns to project teams and field operations.
• Work with the General Superintendent and Equipment Director to ensure equipment usage stays within budget; review progress daily.
• Prepare list of project issues and contribute to weekly Regional Coordination Meetings; identify and discuss issues to seek resolution.
• Report and escalate project risk management concerns to Regional Director.
• Review all V-plans and sequencing plans with field operations to identify build issues; submit solutions for client review and approval.
• Communicate and collaborate with field operations on each project daily.
• Lead, coach and develop PEs and APMs; conduct regular check-ins to address development concerns and provide training.
• Manage project documents, including drawings, specifications, submittals, and RFIs.
• Review project safety requirements and collaborate with the Regional Safety Manager to ensure plan documents are updated and implemented at project start-up.
• Obtain all licensing and permits required for the project prior to start and in compliance with laws.
• Secure liability insurance, OCIP and/or CCIP as required by contract and in line with company practices.
• Secure bonding according to contract requirements and company practices.
• Uphold the Company’s commitment to integrity and ethics and ensure the same for the team.
• Other relevant tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering preferred, or equivalent training and experience.
• At least five (5) years of relatable construction experience.
• Creative and results-oriented with a strong sense of…