Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Wharton Smith Inc•Sanford, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to work in the Water/Wastewater Division in the Sanford, FL area. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall performance of the project(s) from the estimating/pre-construction phase to successful completion including safety, owner satisfaction, cost, schedule and quality control.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree.
Relevant water/wastewater construction experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Five plus years of experience in engineering, construction, or related field.
Proven success in the completion of multimillion-dollar projects.
Proficiency in computer-based CPM Scheduling Programs.
Proficiency in Construction Management Software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing self-perform crews is preferred.

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with client/owner, architect, and engineer to ensure client retention.
Maintain a positive company image with all stakeholders.
Partner with Preconstruction Services on value engineering, constructability, bidding, estimating, and proposals.
Set up and maintain project cost accounting.
Develop and maintain the project schedule.
Support project permitting, testing, and inspection requirements.
Understand owner contract requirements and delivery methods.
Negotiate subcontractor agreements and purchase orders.
Develop a Schedule of Values and generate monthly payment applications.
Review and approve subcontractor pay applications and vendor invoices.
Track and evaluate subcontractor change management.
Facilitate subcontractor and owner coordination/progress meetings and document minutes.
Manage execution of contracts, bonds, insurance certificates, contract compliance, and warranties.
Monitor the submittal, shop drawing, and purchase order process for timely delivery of equipment and materials.
Monitor budgets, schedules, cost reports, and job progress, reviewing with the project team weekly.
Visit jobsites regularly to review progress, production planning, quality, and safety.
Manage change orders, extra work orders, and disputed claims with owners and representatives.
Resolve major disputes with vendors and subcontractors.
Manage startup and commissioning of facilities.
Provide owner training and turn-over contract close-out deliverables.
Review and report project financial information, performance, and conflicts to the Division Manager.