PROJECT MANAGER required by our Client, a geotechnical engineering and construction firm, to be assigned on a Permanent basis, located in Chicago IL & Kalamazoo, MI, USA.
Reports to: Regional Manager/Operations Manager
POSITION SCOPE
Provides overall management for multiple base business geotechnical projects and may assist in estimating and project acquisition as needed.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure that our Client and OSHA safety regulations are met and enforced; bottom line responsibility for safety
Assist in business development, risk assessment, bid preparation, selling and closing new work
Assist in contract negotiation and oversees subcontractor
procurement
Oversee all aspects of a project in accordance with the Clients Project Management Manual
Responsible for designs, submittals, material ordering, pre-
job planning and scheduling
Create and review job budgets, cost reports, forecasts and cash flows
Primary contact for clients and subcontractors
Manage A/R collections
Coordinate, review and submit project change orders, extra work orders, and back charge documentation
Analyze, develop and submit claims
Coordinate with the Regional Manager and Risk Manager for support and overall strategy
Ensure that all policies are followed (safety, quality, travel, drug testing, HR, etc.)
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management required
OSHA 10-hour safety training
First Aid/CPR
Minimum 5 years of construction related experience, techniques and equipment; knowledge of drawings, specifications, building materials, surveying, design, and/or consulting geotechnical work
Knowledge and Abilities:
Proficient with bidding estimating and job costing procedures
Ability to make recommendations for project related decisions such as bidding, estimating and risk assessment
Ability to meet with clients; create and deliver presentations; and negotiate contracts
Ability to manage in-house and subcontracted engineering services
Proven experience with managing client meetings; screening and evaluating of project opportunities; and creation of presentations concerning project work
This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.