Project Manager Industrial projects

Kokosing • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Plans, directs, and coordinates construction activities for industrial projects, primarily water and wastewater plants, as well as factories and production facilities and data centers across a variety of industries and clients. The typical workload is oversight of one large project or several smaller projects. The Project Manager ensures project goals are achieved within prescribed time and funding parameters, personally or through subordinate supervisors, and provides overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of project teams, including Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Foremen.

The role oversees project planning, staffing, scheduling, budgets, field coordination, safety, client and stakeholder communications, and project financial performance. It also includes supervisory responsibilities such as hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, and resolving team complaints or problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• At least 5 years of experience and knowledge in construction, design, finance, and management.
• Ability to understand and interpret safety laws and company policies and standards.
• Ability to apply effective and innovative management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Business-oriented approach.
• Ability to take responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) credentialing is a strong plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain liaison with the prime client to facilitate construction activities.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate policy.
• Outline work plans with project staff and assign duties, responsibilities, and authority.
• Establish work plans and staffing for each project phase, including recruitment or assignment of personnel.
• Direct and coordinate project personnel to keep work on schedule and within budget.
• Review project proposals and plans to assess timeframe, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements, and available resources.
• Review project status reports and modify schedules or plans as needed.
• Prepare project reports for management, clients, and others.
• Provide technical advice to project personnel and help resolve problems.
• Coordinate project activities with governmental agencies and subcontractors.
• Analyze and execute CPM-based project schedules.
• Monitor and control construction through administrative direction of the on-site Superintendent to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Represent the company in Owner progress meetings.
• Manage the financial aspects of contracts and be responsible for project profit or loss.
• Lead daily field coordination meetings, weekly block schedule meetings, and monthly safety kickoff meetings.
• Mentor team members and assist with their career development.
• Interview and hire, train, plan and assign work, direct work, appraise performance, reward or discipline employees, and address complaints and resolve problems.
• Perform additional assignments and other tasks as directed by a supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager