Project Manager
About The Position
The Project Manager manages and coordinates all aspects of construction projects, including planning, organizing, budgeting, and cost reporting. The role ensures projects meet their goals and objectives on schedule and within budget while satisfying quality and safety standards. The Project Manager supervises department staff and directs onsite activities to accomplish project goals. The position reviews project plans to establish schedules, procedures, staffing, and resource allocation; coordinates work plans with department managers; verifies estimates; and ensures compliance with government regulations. It supervises project execution against designs, budgets, and schedules, addresses problems and deviations, monitors materials, equipment, contracts, and costs, and manages financial aspects of contracts. The role also represents the company in project meetings, communicates project status to management, clients, and project teams, and hires, trains, and manages staff performance. RailWorks describes itself as a North American rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider with more than 100 years of experience. It emphasizes a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment and a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of construction management experience, including thorough knowledge of construction industry practices, methods, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities in a heavy civil environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or Project Management; extensive experience in the military, railroad/construction, or a related field may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Working knowledge of project accounting, project controls (including cost, schedule, and change management), material management, contract management, subcontract management, safety, and quality.
- Strong management skills and ability to lead and motivate employees.
- Track record of successfully executing projects on schedule and within budget.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong client relations, influencing, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Nice To Haves
- An advanced degree.
Responsibilities
- Review project proposals or plans to determine schedules, procedures, staffing requirements, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate with department managers to establish work plans and staffing for each project phase.
- Ensure project activities comply with government regulations.
- Verify estimates through detailed review of proposal specifications.
- Attend or lead meetings with project staff and management to communicate project requirements and functional needs.
- Supervise project activities to ensure execution follows designs, budgets, and schedules, and take action to minimize deviations.
- Assist in resolving problems that arise during project execution.
- Monitor the efficient use of materials and equipment and contractual performance; ensure staff perform assigned responsibilities as expected.
- Manage financial aspects of contracts.
- Supervise and coordinate onsite activities and provide day-to-day direction to onsite staff.
- Ensure quality, productivity, and safety standards are met, and monitor safety programs.
- Provide technical assistance and recommendations.
- Represent the company in project meetings.
- Assist with written reports and updates for management, clients, and project teams to communicate project status.
- Hire, train, and manage staff performance.
- Administer financial tracking systems to monitor project costs and estimates.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Additional performance incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
