Project Manager - Industrial

Kokosing•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Plans, directs, and coordinates construction activities for a wide variety of industrial projects, primarily water and wastewater plants, as well as factories and production facilities, and data centers across a range of industries and clients. The typical workload involves overseeing one large project or several smaller projects. Ensures project goals are achieved within prescribed time frames and funding parameters, personally or through subordinate supervisors. Manages Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Foremen who supervise construction employees, and provides overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the team. The role establishes project objectives, policies, procedures, performance standards, work plans, and staffing; coordinates project personnel and activities; monitors schedules and budgets; prepares reports; advises staff and resolves problems; coordinates with clients, government agencies, and subcontractors; and oversees safe, timely, and financially sound project execution. The Project Manager represents the company in owner progress meetings, manages contract financials and project profit or loss, leads recurring field coordination and safety meetings, and mentors team members. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and 10 or more years of construction, design, finance, and management experience. A PE credential is not required but is a strong plus. Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
10 or more years of experience and knowledge in construction, design, finance, and management.
Understand and interpret safety laws and company policies and standards.
Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
Business-oriented approach.
Ability to take responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

PE credentialing is a strong plus, but is not required.

Responsibilities

Initiate and maintain liaison with the prime client to facilitate construction activities.
Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate policy.
Outline work plans with project staff and assign duties, responsibilities, and authority.
Establish work plans and staffing for each project phase, including arranging recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
Direct and coordinate project personnel to keep work on schedule and within budget.
Review project proposals or plans to determine time frames, funding limits, procedures, staffing requirements, and resources for project phases.
Review project status reports and modify schedules or plans as needed.
Prepare project reports for management, clients, and others.
Provide technical advice to project personnel and help resolve problems.
Coordinate project activities with governmental agencies and subcontractors.
Analyze and execute CPM-based project schedules.
Monitor and control construction through administrative direction of the on-site Superintendent to ensure work is safe, on schedule, and within budget.
Represent the company in owner progress meetings.
Manage contract financial aspects and project profit or loss.
Lead daily field coordination meetings, weekly block schedule meetings, and monthly safety kickoff meetings.
Mentor team members and assist with their career development.
Perform additional assignments as directed by a supervisor.
Conduct supervisory activities including interviewing and hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding or disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.