Overview

The Project Manager plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.
Manage assigned projects as well as provide mentorship to assistant project managers to help in the development of the next generation of project managers.
Review upstream contracts with owners or general contractors and work with corporate legal department to identify any questionable language
Develop schedule of values used for billings
Issue subcontracts and negotiate terms and conditions with subcontractors.
Identify pre-construction requirements of the contract in regards to safety and quality submittals
Issue purchase orders for long lead materials
Request and submit proper material submittals and shop drawings required for approval by owner or general contractor prior to purchasing
Build and maintain project schedule using P6 scheduling software
Analyze project progress and cost to identify possible deficiencies relate to productivity that may impact the project
Work with project superintendent to identify problem areas and seek resolution
Posses full understanding of project and contractual scope
Develop and negotiate change orders with owner or general contractor
Approve vendor and subcontractor invoices for payment
Develop and submit accurate billings as per contract terms
Serve as the direct line of communication between the owner or general contractor
Generate reports and meeting documents to be presented to owner or general contractor on a weekly basis or as required by the contract
Report deficiencies to upper management related to productivity that may impact project costs
Establish and maintain healthy client relationships

Qualifications Physical

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., but may occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Hearing and comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions
Will need to perform sedentary to heavy work
Will operate office equipment of all types
Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, reaching overhead, squatting, sitting or standing and lifting
Must be able to manipulate and traverse uneven terrain, ladders, and multi-floor buildings with no elevator
Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
Ability to drive cars/trucks as needed

Mental

Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision and field workers
Talking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
Ability to use math/complete calculations
Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
Decision making skills necessary
Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details
Requires strong leadership and motivational skills

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Project Manager