Project Manager - Heavy Industrial/Mining

Sundt•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Project Manager provides leadership and management for assigned heavy industrial, mining, or power projects, ensuring safe, profitable, timely delivery consistent with quality and integrity standards. The role champions work execution across preconstruction (when assigned) and construction, and may participate in marketing, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiations. The position has two progression steps: Step I handles less complex projects valued at $20 million and under and typically requires 3–5 years of experience in the position; Step II handles medium-scale projects valued at $20–$50 million and typically requires 5–10 years of experience. The Project Manager is accountable for project profitability, safety, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction, and personnel decisions affecting the project. The role establishes and administers the project charter and comprehensive management plans; coordinates resources and execution with the Project Superintendent and Project Engineer; manages schedules, procurement, costs, billing, contracts, change orders, subcontractors, claims, closeout, and customer relationships; and contributes to business development and estimating. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring compliance with safety standards and the ability to wear personal protective equipment. The company describes itself as a 100% employee-owned contractor and offers competitive pay, benefits, incentive programs, and training focused on personal and professional growth.

Requirements

Experience in preconstruction and managing construction projects.
A four-year construction-related degree, or an equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
Proficiency with all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Thorough knowledge of contract documents, materials, equipment utilization, scheduling systems, productivity analysis, construction operations, and cash flow procedures.
At least 3 years of experience as a Project Manager on heavy industrial, mining, or power jobs.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hardhat, and a vest.
Ability to perform the physical activities described for the role, including frequent reaching and handling objects, occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, lifting, pushing or pulling, and sitting, standing, or walking during a shift.

Responsibilities

Lead the orderly and timely transition of projects from estimating to field execution, including project review meetings covering contract requirements, general conditions, schedules, budgets, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
Complete closeout requirements and punch lists promptly, and manage warranty callbacks to maintain owner and client relationships.
Coordinate with the Project Superintendent on means and methods for successful, profitable work execution; review and monitor manpower, equipment, and material resources.
Establish the project charter and comprehensive project management plan, including scope, procurement, environmental, time, financial, quality, safety, and risk management plans; administer change management.
Take overall responsibility for project profitability, safety, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction, and project-related personnel decisions; plan, acquire, review, develop, and manage the project.
Manage billings, timely payment applications, owner payment collection, cash flow, and subcontractor payments in accordance with prompt pay laws.
Develop and manage the overall CPM schedule in coordination with the Project Superintendent and procurement schedule with the Project Engineer; prepare and distribute detailed schedules, document and prevent delays or changes, and use Lean scheduling processes effectively.
Participate in preparing and reviewing estimates, including cost control, equipment, constructability, formwork, materials, manpower, general conditions, schedule, and insurance.
Participate in business development, including client contacts and relationships, proposals, presentations, and negotiations for selected projects.
Prevent and identify potential claims, quantify them, and mitigate or resolve their effects promptly.
Prepare the Monthly Progress Report, including accurate cost projections.
Prepare and execute purchase order agreements and subcontracts on time, including insurance certificates, bonds, and lien waivers.
Understand and administer prime contract terms and conditions, contract documents, subcontracts, purchase order agreements, and insurance; oversee budgeting and cost control to complete work within the approved budget.
Review, negotiate, and execute change orders, supplements, and cost-control budget adjustments.
Comply with applicable safety standards and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.