Project Manager/Engineer - Foundations

Veit•Rogers, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager/Engineer’s primary duty is to bid, design/technically assist, and secure Foundations projects. Once projects are awarded, the Project Manager/Engineer manages the contract work from start to finish including preparing plans and project documents, value engineering design, providing technical support for construction operations, scheduling, cost containment, monitoring progress, compliance, and client contact. Provides technical support for preliminary, temporary, and permanent engineered designs for deep foundation and retention projects. Acts as a subject matter expert by providing technical leadership for service offerings to support Foundations group. Collaborates with Estimating, Project Management, and Engineering staff to design, estimate, and manage foundation and retention projects. Responsible for seeking out and complete bid opportunities for the company through client relationships, network opportunities, public/private postings, assigned bid opportunities, etc. Estimates projects for bid submittal by reviewing plan and specifications, calculating quantities, gathering quotes and submittments, constructing the bid, and creating the bid submittal. Provides overall management direction to multiple projects, establishing project directives including coordinates pre-construction meetings for projects awarded to ensure communication and coordination between project managers, field, and office support. Works with operations staff to coordinate appropriate construction methods and staffing needs. Obtains necessary permits and licensing. Manages costs by tracking labor and materials. Manages billing, with Project Coordinators, to ensure accuracy of invoicing, preparation of payables, accounts receivable collections, approval of accounts payable in a timely manner and management of over/under billing monthly. Communicates and is responsible for working with appropriate staff to meet all EEO/DBE project requirements. Works to ensure all aspects of project are met safely, on/under budget and in the appropriate time frame allowed. Uses appropriate resources to troubleshoot any project issues that may arise. Seeks approval for all project change orders (before work is completed) and manages changes to the scope of work to maintain profitability. Coordinates efforts and communication with the project owner/general contractor to work toward safe and timely project completion and adjust project scope of work and timelines as needed. Acts as a brand representative by attending trade shows and technical conferences as needed. Develop and maintain good working relationships with current clients; responsible for creating relationships with potential future clients. Assures that Leadership is informed on all matters of relative importance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; minimum of 5 years of estimating and managing projects experience in related scope of work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensed Professional Engineer registration in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin or ability to obtain within 1 year from date of hire.
Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management, employees, external vendors, and other business associates.
Clearly communicate directions and information and speak effectively before groups as well as individuals.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Knowledge of standard conversions used in the construction industry.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, and internal safety complaints.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or regulatory agencies.
Knowledge of Bidding and Project Management software, Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of situations and events and respond accordingly.
Ability to seek counsel when needed and use a variety of resources.
Ability to develop and nurture lasting client relationships.
Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Viewpoint Vista and HCSS construction software is preferred.
Minimum of five years deep foundation retention and design experience is strongly preferred.
OSHA30 Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Bid, design/technically assist, and secure Foundations projects.
Manage contract work from start to finish.
Prepare plans and project documents.
Perform value engineering design.
Provide technical support for construction operations.
Manage scheduling.
Manage cost containment.
Monitor progress.
Ensure compliance.
Maintain client contact.
Provide technical support for preliminary, temporary, and permanent engineered designs for deep foundation and retention projects.
Act as a subject matter expert providing technical leadership for service offerings to support Foundations group.
Collaborate with Estimating, Project Management, and Engineering staff to design, estimate, and manage foundation and retention projects.
Seek out and complete bid opportunities through client relationships, network opportunities, public/private postings, and assigned bid opportunities.
Estimate projects for bid submittal by reviewing plans and specifications, calculating quantities, gathering quotes and submittals, constructing the bid, and creating the bid submittal.
Provide overall management direction to multiple projects.
Establish project directives and coordinate pre-construction meetings.
Coordinate with operations staff for appropriate construction methods and staffing needs.
Obtain necessary permits and licensing.
Manage costs by tracking labor and materials.
Manage billing with Project Coordinators.
Ensure accuracy of invoicing, preparation of payables, accounts receivable collections, approval of accounts payable, and management of over/under billing monthly.
Work with appropriate staff to meet all EEO/DBE project requirements.
Ensure all aspects of the project are met safely, on/under budget, and within the appropriate time frame.
Troubleshoot project issues using appropriate resources.
Seek approval for all project change orders and manage changes to the scope of work to maintain profitability.
Coordinate efforts and communication with the project owner/general contractor.
Adjust project scope of work and timelines as needed.
Act as a brand representative by attending trade shows and technical conferences.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with current clients.
Create relationships with potential future clients.
Inform Leadership on all matters of relative importance.