Project Manager (Water/ Wastewater Plant Construction)

Kokosing•Detroit, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kokosing is seeking a Project Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate construction activities for a wide variety of industrial projects, primarily Water/Wastewater plants, but also including factories, production facilities, and data centers. The typical workload involves overseeing one large project or several smaller projects. The Project Manager ensures that project goals are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters. This role manages Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Foremen, overseeing their work and evaluating their performance. The Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the project team.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

PE credentialing is not required but is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client to facilitate construction activities.
Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policy.
Confer with project staff to outline work plan, assign duties/responsibilities and authority.
Establish work plan and staffing for each phase of project, arranging for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure work progresses on schedule and within the prescribed budget.
Review project proposal or plan to determine the timeframe, funding limitations, project procedures, staffing requirements, and available resources for various phases of the project.
Review status reports from project personnel and modify schedules/plans as needed.
Prepare project reports for management, client, or others.
Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
Coordinate project activities with activities of governmental agencies and subcontractors.
Analyze and execute CPM-based project schedules.
Monitor and control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure the project is built safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Represent the company in Owner progress meetings.
Manage financial aspects of contracts and be responsible for project profit or loss.
Lead project team in daily field coordination meetings, weekly block schedule meetings, and monthly safety kickoff meetings.
Mentor and assist with career development of other team members.
Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
Other tasks and duties as assigned.