Construction Project Manager

Terracon•Chicago, IL

18h

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager manages small to medium-sized facilities, materials, environmental, or geotechnical engineering projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within scope, and within budget. The role is responsible for delivering the contracted scope, monitoring progress against the project plan, resolving operational issues, and minimizing delays. It may include managing resources, schedules, budgets and forecasts, and coordinating with vendors, subcontractors, contractors, other departments, and offices. The Project Manager works with the client or NAM to define project scope, schedule, and budget; develops and implements project plans; assigns and coordinates staff; and communicates project status through meetings and reports. The position coordinates with APR to provide appropriate oversight and review at critical project junctures, and works with accounting on financial management, invoicing, and collections. The role also promotes safety, risk awareness, and continuous quality monitoring and improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline practiced by the Firm, including Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology, and at least 5 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 9 years of related experience.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), or similar professional registration or certification relevant to the services and projects managed.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of a small to medium-sized project.
Work with the client or NAM to define project scope, schedule, and budget.
Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for completing the project.
Lead safety efforts, including preparation for and compliance with the approved safety plan.
Resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
Identify, develop, and gather the resources needed to complete the project, including preparing calculations, designs, reports, and work specifications; developing schedules, budgets, and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.
Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized project resources.
Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate project status to the project team and client.
Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet targets and milestones.
Coordinate with APR to ensure appropriate oversight and sufficient time for reviews at critical junctures; engage APRs at project onset.
Coordinate with accounting on financial management, invoicing, and collections.
Develop awareness of project-related risks, possible project problems, and company risk policies, and take steps to protect the Company.
Model and promote a safe work environment, ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines, and promote pre-task planning.
Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement and monitor quality standards and practices.
Potentially approve invoices and prepare change orders.