Project Manager I - Mining

Sundt•Sahuarita, AZ

About The Position

The Project Manager provides leadership and management to assigned projects to ensure they are completed safely, profitably, on time, and to standards of quality and integrity. The role champions project execution through preconstruction, when assigned, and construction, and may participate in marketing, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiations. The ideal candidate has experience building and managing teams for large-scale heavy industrial or mining infrastructure projects. The Project Manager is accountable for overall project success, including profitability, safety, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction, and project-related personnel decisions. The role establishes and administers project plans, coordinates resources and schedules with the Project Superintendent and Project Engineer, manages costs and cash flow, administers contracts and procurement, handles changes and claims, and supports client and business-development activities. The job description may change and may include other assigned duties.

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.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hardhat, and a vest.
Ability to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
Ability to reach above shoulder height and below the waist frequently; stoop, kneel, or bend occasionally; climb stairs or ladders occasionally; and use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects frequently.
Ability to lift, push, or pull objects occasionally, and to sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire workday.
Ability to use a telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis for communication, and to interact with people frequently during the workday.

Nice To Haves

Experience building and managing teams for large-scale heavy industrial or mining infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Lead the orderly and timely transition of projects from estimating to field execution, including reviews of contract requirements, general conditions, schedules, budgets, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
Complete project close-out requirements and punch lists promptly, and manage warranty callbacks to maintain owner and client relationships.
Coordinate with the Project Superintendent on execution means and methods; 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; apply the change management process.
Take overall responsibility for project profitability, safety, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction, and personnel decisions; plan, acquire, review, develop, and manage the project.
Manage billings, timely payment applications, owner collections, cash flow, and subcontractor payments in accordance with prompt pay laws.
Manage development of the overall CPM schedule and coordinate it with the Project Superintendent and the procurement schedule with the Project Engineer; prepare and distribute appropriate levels of detailed schedules, prevent and document delays or changes, and effectively use Lean scheduling processes.
Participate in preparing and reviewing estimates, including cost control, equipment requirements and utilization, constructability, formwork, materials, manpower, general conditions, schedule, and insurance.
Participate in business development for selected projects, including client contacts and relationships, proposals, presentations, and negotiations.
Prevent claims; identify potential claims and quantify, mitigate, or resolve their effects promptly.
Prepare the Monthly Progress Report, including accurate cost projections.
Prepare and execute purchase order agreements and subcontracts promptly, addressing insurance certificates, bonds, and lien waivers.
Understand and administer prime contract terms and conditions, contract documents, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and insurance; oversee budgeting and cost-control processes to complete the project within the approved budget.
Review, negotiate, and execute change orders, supplements, and cost-control budget adjustments.