Project Manager - Transmission

the Client•Conshohocken, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager supports the Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) Project Manager or Program Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations from pre-construction through project completion and warranty periods. The role manages construction safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations, field staff, and other activities required to execute EPC, Construction Management, Construction, and Program Management projects. The position is onsite in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, and may be assigned to a project site based on project requirements. It is a 12-month contract-to-hire position. The Project Manager oversees one or multiple projects, develops and implements project plans, manages project and subcontractor performance, and coordinates with clients, engineering teams, suppliers, field personnel, executives, and other stakeholders. The role also oversees contract administration, project reporting and audits, staffing, labor, materials, equipment, commissioning, closeout, and warranty administration. The client is described as a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm. Its full-time employees hold an ownership stake through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Requirements

Seven years of relevant project management experience in the construction industry.
Five to ten years of straight utility experience.
Transmission experience; the role is very client-facing.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; applicable experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to handle large volumes of work and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Ability to meet the company’s driving requirements.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or takeover of sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software.
Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil and gas, process, transportation, transmission and distribution, or water industries.

Responsibilities

Adhere to company safety programs, training, and policies, and promote and manage the safety and health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
Oversee day-to-day construction activities and the execution of one or multiple projects.
Provide direction and participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and setting critical project objectives.
Develop and manage client relationships and interface with clients on proposal and project matters.
Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with the Legal Department as required.
Negotiate prime contracts, Construction Management contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, including construction execution, quality assurance, safety and health, subcontracting, staffing, organization, and procurement plans.
Develop construction staffing plans, train project teams, coordinate multiple practices and disciplines, and support efficient use of staff in compliance with contractual and performance requirements.
Oversee development of site layout, mobilization, and demobilization plans and support their implementation.
Verify that required project permits are secured.
Direct downstream RFP and bid processes and prepare subcontractor and client-contractor scopes of work, including bidder development, prequalification, evaluation, award recommendations, and selection.
Review, approve, and communicate project budgets, cash-flow forecasts, status reports, and other reports; present reports to project and program managers and executive management as needed.
Coordinate with engineering teams to establish development and distribution of engineering deliverables in accordance with project schedules and requirements.
Develop processes and manage downstream contract administration, including RFIs, submittals, change management, contract closeout, documentation, and claims mitigation.
Oversee prime contract, subcontractor, and client-contractor invoicing.
Coordinate client, supplier, and company commissioning and startup teams as needed.
Implement, audit, and oversee project documentation.
Confirm project and subcontractor insurance, taxes and duties, licenses, and bonding requirements.
Perform project safety, quality, progress, and financial audits and assessments as required.
Oversee and participate in project-specific non-conformance reporting.
Facilitate project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure establishment, project setup and closeout, and field progress tracking for construction-related or program-level activities.
Develop and oversee materials receiving and management, including inventory control, receipt of goods, storage, and transportation as required.
Review contract documents with field staff to verify subcontractor and client-contractor compliance with safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
Direct project turnover documentation, warranty administration, project closeout, and recordkeeping and retention.
Support communications with governmental, industry, and public entities on project matters.
Review construction field reports.
Mentor and train interns, construction coordinators, craft supervision, and assistant construction project managers.
Provide performance feedback on project team members to their respective Department Managers as requested.
Manage community and building-trades relationships and develop and implement project labor agreements with building trades as required.
Onboard craft and field supervision as required.
Manage composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs, project staffing, labor burdens, craft classifications, benefits, labor-law compliance, and craft progression records.
Uphold craft competency and training standards; estimate, forecast, and manage craft installation unit rates; and mentor craft workers and identify advancement opportunities.
Manage earned value, schedule, change management, and cost metrics.
Manage construction equipment inventory to ensure equipment is available to complete projects.
Comply with company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.