Project Manager (Excavation & Utility)

PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Construction Project Manager - Wilson Excavating Build a career in heavy construction with one of the region's top contractors. If you have a background in construction management in heavy civil/excavation projects and are looking for an opportunity to grow with an established contractor, Wilson Excavating may be the right next step for your career. We are seeking a Construction Project Manager to join our operations team. In this role, you will provide overall management direction for major utility, pipeline, and excavation projects throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys analyzing plans, solving problems, and contributing to projects that build critical infrastructure in our communities. Why Consider Wilson Excavating? Provides a full range of excavating, pipeline, and utility contracting services across Pennsylvania and Ohio, specializing in gas, water, and sewer infrastructure projects . Part of PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group family of construction companies, a Top 100 National Builder as ranked by the Engineering News-Record . Recognized multiple times as one of Pittsburgh's "Best Places to Work" Opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure and utility projects Stable company with strong growth and long-term career opportunities Competitive Benefits Package We offer an excellent compensation and benefits program including: Competitive salary Annual bonus and profit-sharing 401(k) with company match Medical, dental, and vision insurance Short and Long-term Disability coverage Career development and advancement opportunities

Requirements

Educational and experience requirements include: four-year engineering degree or equivalent, plus extensive (five or more years) experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management required.
Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities vital; superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential.
Significant business skills required.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and staff key field positions through Vice President, Operations and/or executive management.
Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy, including all project level administration and documentation.
Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A/E contacts to facilitate construction activities.
Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
Monitor compliance with company's safety program.
Review contracts and contract language with executive management prior to execution.
Tailor and review subcontract and Purchase Order templates with executive management prior to issuance. Also review any requested modifications to subcontract and Purchase Orders with executive management prior to agreeing to changes.
Represent company in project meetings, assist in labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc.
Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, change orders, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with clients.
Continually monitor the schedule and profitability of assigned project(s) and initiate corrective action immediately when problems arise.
Responsible for documentation and accuracy of quarterly profit projections for assigned project(s).
Responsible for training and continued development of those reporting to position.
Assume additional responsibilities as directed by corporate executives.