Project Manager

Fisher Industries•Tempe, AZ

39d

About The Position

The Project Manager works with clients and stakeholders to define the project's goals, scope, and deliverables. They also manage the project's resources, schedule, and risk, and ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget. They help manage all activities associated with the construction of projects and will include managing or coordinating with a team of project coordinators, administrators, and other project or area managers.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years related experience as a PM in the horizontal construction industry
Minimum 3 years of construction experience on public works or DOT projects
Experience on Caltrans projects is preferred
Bachelor degree in construction management or civil engineering preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a high level of integrity
Professional with a growth mindset for a long-term period
Clean driving record
Broad knowledge of construction methods
Good understanding of highway construction, blueprint reading, computer skills
Heavy travel and offsite living during project construction
Strenuous walking and required to wear protective personal protective equipment
Able to work in hot or cold outdoor temperatures and job site conditions
Must be able to operate personal or company vehicles for business purposes

Nice To Haves

Experience on Caltrans projects is preferred
Bachelor degree in construction management or civil engineering preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees and directs all phases of a construction project, forecast job cost requirements, estimate change orders and track force account items for proper reimbursement, creates procedures for accomplishing the project. Always communicate with Owner, other project personnel and coworkers in a courteous and professional manner
Reviews project proposals and plans to determine time frames, staffing requirements, project completion, schedules, and allotment of available resources
Ensures all contractual terms and obligations of such projects are maintained
Participate in onsite value engineering studies to minimize costs / maximize value
Ensures project meets or exceeds cost budget. Meet with VP or senior PM monthly to discuss
Assures proper accounting for change orders and force accounts
Interfaces with necessary departments and subcontractors to determine the schedule of work and modify if required
Meet with customers / vendors / project personnel to identify barriers with resolutions to maximize production and minimize costs
Ensure all submittals, RFI's, and change orders are in accordance with the contact documents and process in accordance with needs
Project set up including trailers, phones, signing
Update and maintain submittal logbooks, quantity tracking
Prepares forecasts for upper management meet with key personnel to ensure timeliness of project
Meets with owners, engineers, contractors, plants, and field crews to verify accuracy and completeness of all construction
Review plans and specifications and determine proper procedures for completing a project
Directs, coordinates, and monitors activities being completed by project teams to ensure the overall quality of work
Developing, controlling, and updating of project schedules as required by the contract document
Be continuously on the alert for situations that are not progressing productively and for opportunities to improve the project
Review field operations and ensure that the project provides a safe workplace
Prepare project status reports and work to ensure plans adhere to contract specifications
Ensure that project / department milestones / goals are met and are adhered to an approved budget
Provide insight into jobs bidding to help secure future work
Willing to travel. Extensive time in field for project management
Responsible for project closeout
Perform other duties as assigned