Project Manager

Ames Construction•Bagdad, AZ

About The Position

Ames Construction is a full-service heavy civil and industrial contractor building infrastructure such as highways, bridges, mines, dams, and rail. The Project Manager leads assigned construction projects from pursuit through close-out, with safety, quality, environmental requirements, contract compliance, and project goals as priorities. The role oversees project planning, scheduling, procurement, cost and performance forecasting, construction execution, and the project team. It also maintains relationships with owners, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, employees, authorities, regulatory agencies, and the local community. The position supports Ames’ values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, and promotes continuous improvement and career development.

Requirements

At least 8 years of project management experience, including involvement from project pursuit through close-out and oversight of large, complex mechanical construction projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Blue Beam, Outlook, and related software programs.
Excellent time management and workload-prioritization skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of company personnel, clients, and subcontractors.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work well in a group environment and foster a team approach.
High attention to detail.
Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience on heavy industrial projects.
Knowledge of Procore, AutoCAD, ECMS, and P6.

Responsibilities

Ensure employees follow health and safety regulations and monitor operations to promote team wellbeing.
Lead and enforce adherence to the contract, work plans, project safety plan, project quality plan, project environmental plan, and company initiatives.
Lead the project team in establishing and achieving goals that meet or exceed estimates, company goals, and initiatives.
Understand project specifications, estimates, budgets, assumptions, inclusions, and exclusions for the general contract, subcontracts, and material suppliers.
Ensure assigned project estimates, schedules, constructability reviews, value engineering, procurement, oversight, and execution are completed with safety, quality, and environmental constraints as priorities.
Maintain relationships with team members, owners, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and the local community; liaise with authorities and regulatory agencies.
Develop construction work plans that meet or exceed contract document requirements for assigned projects.
Manage project schedules, including procurement lead times, resources, costs, short-interval schedules, schedule impact analysis, and schedule improvement techniques.
Review and implement project recovery plans as needed.
Prepare and negotiate change orders, assess cost and schedule impacts, and prepare claims.
Oversee weekly labor and equipment reports and monthly owner/client progress and performance reports.
Collaborate with Equipment and Operations managers on equipment utilization and tracking.
Forecast jobs according to company guidelines and accounting practices.
Review and compile pay applications and labor, equipment, and material cost reports to complete forecasts.
Oversee approval of project invoices and daily time cards for project team members.
Review subcontracts and major purchase orders for execution.
Oversee and enforce processes and procedures supporting project startup and close-out.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Assign work and lead career development.
Perform other duties as assigned.