Project Manager (Pittsburgh, PA)

Nicholson Construction Company•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for running and providing overall management for projects related to the Specialty as assigned by the Specialty Manager. Project Managers are by default the Specialty Manager of the District. Subject to the approval of the Vice President, Specialty Managers may delegate the project management of low-profile jobs to authorized junior Project Managers. This role oversees all aspects of a project in accordance with Company policy, assists the District Manager in risk assessment, and supervises the selection, contracting, induction, oversight, and monitoring of subcontractors and subconsultants. The Project Manager negotiates final terms and conditions of the Scope of Work, acts as the primary contact for various stakeholders, and is responsible for kick-off meetings, designs, submittals, material ordering, pre-job planning, and scheduling. They create and maintain job budgets, monitor AP/AR, coordinate project change orders, and analyze/develop claims. Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and contractual/technical requirements is also a key responsibility, along with planning, organizing, directing, and controlling day-to-day operations to maximize profitability without jeopardizing safety or quality. The Project Manager also provides job progress information as requested by the Specialty Manager and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil/Geotech Preferred)
5+ years of experience to the Specialty
First Aid / CPR
OSHA 10 hour
Engineering review and stamping as needed
Driver’s license with a clean driving record.
MS Word, Excel and Outlook relative to reporting site construction and activities.
Advanced knowledge in job costing programs and systems
Ability to identify, assess, present and defend claims and change orders for the jobs for the district
Proficient with operational scheduling
Understanding of project risks and ability to make risk assessments
Master skill level with client interaction, risk analysis, written and oral presentation, design management, and sales
Maximize profitability with efficient and effective turn-around in response to potential problems, while helping solve
Ability to meet with clients; create and deliver presentations; and negotiate contracts
Ability to manage in-house and subcontracted engineering services
Proven experience with managing client meetings; screening and evaluating of project opportunities; and creation of presentations concerning project work
Ability to identify, assess, present and defend claims and change orders for the jobs for the district
Must possess a strong work ethic and represent the company in a professional manner.
Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Must be responsible and work well independently or in a team setting with minimal supervision.
Must enjoy working outdoors and traveling to and from different worksites.
Travel may be required throughout the area and to other national locations.
Must enjoy performing a wide variety of duties and be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of a project in accordance with the Company policy.
Assist District Manager in risk assessment.
Supervise the selection, the contracting, the induction, the oversight and the monitoring of all aspects of the performance of subcontractors and subconsultants hired for the purpose of the project.
Negotiate the final terms and conditions of the Scope Of Work (inclusions, exclusions, schedule, penalties, requirements) under the supervision of the District Manager and with the support of the District Sales Manager.
Primary contact for Owner, Architect, Client, Designer, Engineer and subcontractors.
Responsible for kick-off meetings, designs, submittals, material ordering, pre-job planning and scheduling.
Create and maintain job budget following the Company policy and the reporting schedule: actuals, forecasts, allowances for risks and opportunities, securing and assessment of pending change orders, synchronization with account software, etc.
Monitor AP/AR and ensure collection and payments of amounts due in a timely manner for the job.
Coordinate, review and submit project change orders, extra work orders, and back charge documentation.
Analyze, develop and submit claims.
Ensures that all Federal, State, Local, Company and projects safety regulations are met and enforced.
Ensure contractual and technical compliance for the project at all time.
In coordination with the Specialty Manager, plan, organize, direct and control all day-to-day operations and personnel for the project to perform the work properly and in a timely manner, per established policies, practices and procedures, while maximizing the profitability of the job without jeopardizing safety nor quality.
Provide relevant information about the job’s progress at Specialty Manager’s request.
Other duties as assigned.