GT Project Manager

DYWIDAG•Alvarado, TX

4d•$70,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager-GT is responsible for managing and delivering DYWIDAG’s Geotechnical projects in a safe, efficient, and quality manner. This shall be accomplished by utilizing your technical competence and acumen along with strong communication capabilities to deliver projects on time and budget. Results shall be measured in the form of safe, profitable work, ensuring contractual obligations are met and customer satisfaction is achieved. The work performed will include fabrication and supply of DYWIDAG’s geotechnical products and services. Most products and services are supplied for heavy civil and commercial infrastructure markets.

Requirements

BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
3 to 5 years of Project Manager experience or equivalent field experience required.
Knowledge of Anchored Earth Retention, Foundation Construction or Post-Tensioning is an asset.
Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
Working experience with Microsoft Office.
Fluency in English – written and spoken.
Strong interpersonal skills to cultivate long-term relationships with clients and DYWIDAG team members
Ability to network internally and externally.
Ability to write, think and speak technically. A strong degree of technical acumen.
Ability to listen well and establish a rapport
Successfully manage the use of influencing and negotiating techniques.
Excellent organizational, multitasking and time management skills.
Knowledge of technical proposal writing, presentation and negotiation techniques, communication techniques and conflict management.
Experience with civil construction, heavy construction, DOT, bridge construction or similar construction site experience to be considered for this position.
Working experience with NAV or e-vision or similar ERP software or ability to learn ERP software quickly.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Anchored Earth Retention, Foundation Construction or Post-Tensioning is an asset.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Geotechnical team to ensure clear accountability and coordinated approach is in place for all clients and internal teams resulting in a plan that meets or exceeds the established budget on any given project.
Provide courteous customer service and responding promptly to requests.
Build strong relationship with external clients, customers, engineers, vendors, and operational team members.
Lead, manage, coordinate, and direct any assigned project.
Manage the financial aspects of all assigned projects to ensure they meet or exceed budget expectations.
Collaborate with the Sales Coordinator to ensure proper Job Progress Report (JPR) management on regular basis and to facilitate monthly financial reporting.
Continuous hands-on understanding of the DYWIDAG target market and competitor landscape, identifying risks and opportunities through talking to clients during project execution.
Attend industry functions such as conferences and exhibitions when needed.
Develop, communicate, and implement project handoff and operational plans for assigned projects.
Review manufacturing drawings and instructions.
Coordination of customer’s equipment needs with the equipment department.
Seek opportunities to improve efficiency and contribute to overall success of the company.
Work with Production Staff on Quality Control, acceptability of parts substitutions, manufacturing tolerances for systems and applications, production capabilities, manufacturing schedules, and production costs.
Work collaboratively with the designated GT marketing partner to assist with marketing campaigns, collateral, project reports, social media postings, etc. as needed.
Maintain up to date, in depth knowledge of DYWIDAG products and services.
Lead/assist in resolving product related field issues, collections, and other customer satisfaction issues as needed.
Read and understand construction contracts of varying types and manage DYWIDAG projects to meet the contractual terms as required.
Prepare cost estimates and quotes as required to support sales and business development efforts.
Perform due diligence in acquiring material and service pricing to ensure that DYWIDAG receives the best possible and most competitive 3rd party pricing.
Manage the preparation and submittal of shop drawings, work plans and any other technical project requirements.
Coordinate material deliveries and update schedules as required.
Provide price changes to customer for added materials and revisions to materials already ordered.
Support financial reporting where required.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.