SPO Project Manager - Concrete

Turner Construction Company•Augusta, GA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Lead, direct, and coordinate management of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) concrete and general Trades projects, including project pursuit, staffing, proactive planning, implementation, budget, and risk management. Manage assigned projects from kick-off through closeout, oversee field operations and engineering processes, and maintain project quality, schedule, safety, and financial performance. The role may supervise an SPO concrete team and support hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, and employee development. The position works on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. It regularly involves an office setting and may occasionally involve construction-site conditions such as moving mechanical parts, elevated or precarious locations, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, and electrical-shock risk. The employee regularly travels short and long distances using a variety of conveyances.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 years of related experience as a Project Manager for concrete specialty scope of work.
In-depth technical knowledge of concrete construction systems.
Leadership and management skills to supervise teams and work activities.
Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques, as well as budgeting and accounting principles.
Thorough understanding of project drawings, specifications, and scope of work.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
Ability to identify project issues, such as constructability of assemblies and coordination of self-performed work with adjacent trades, and resolve them before work is scheduled.
Experience in project engineering, field supervision, and/or purchasing.
Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and Trade practices.
Advanced project management skills, including prioritizing competing demands and meeting deadlines.
Familiarity with operating procedures and methods of other departments, such as Procurement and Operations.
Ability to use interpersonal skills to communicate and resolve issues with stakeholders.
Professional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information to non-technical audiences.
Ability to perform estimating duties as assigned.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including frequent sitting, use of hands, reaching, talking, hearing, computer-monitor viewing and keyboard use, and occasional mobility; vision abilities include close and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Construction, or a related field of study; equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience are also considered.
Prior labor management experience in a union and/or non-union environment.

Responsibilities

Manage operational performance of assigned Self-Perform Operations (SPO) projects from kick-off to closeout.
Lead project startup, including budget setup, Schedule of Values (SOV) establishment, and submittal submission.
Manage procurement and release of long-lead materials to meet Required On Job (ROJ) dates.
Lead weekly project production meetings and work with the General Superintendent to improve production where possible.
Generate actual production rates from the field and communicate variances to management and estimating teams.
Identify change conditions, estimate change orders, and collaborate with project teams to obtain required owner approvals.
Understand and administer company contract and subcontract agreements.
Promote community involvement and build strategic relationships in the communities where the company works.
Develop trusted-advisor relationships with internal stakeholders, architects, owners, vendors, and suppliers.
Contribute to master schedule development and update the SPO schedule for accuracy; distribute the latest schedule to Trades and suppliers to communicate and confirm contractual obligations.
Anticipate, identify, and resolve project scheduling issues to maintain a stable and productive crew.
Manage project budgets and financial reporting to maintain adherence to the project budget.
Manage the Quality Control (QC) program.
Provide leadership for risk evaluation, contract negotiations, and fee and pricing decisions.
Maintain compliance with company business ethics and compliance programs and communicate expectations to project stakeholders.
Manage and oversee field operations and engineering processes and procedures.
In union environments, understand and manage work in accordance with labor agreements; in non-union environments, support Trade labor recruitment and oversee other labor sources.
Collaborate with the EH&S team to implement project safety protocols.
Oversee timely submission of pay applications.
Collaborate with Finance to confirm timely submission and payment of supplier invoices in accordance with contract terms; review subcontracts, Purchase Orders (POs), and Change Orders for accuracy.
Inform management of project and budget progress during Operation Review Meetings (ORM).
Support and drive use of company initiatives, emerging technologies, and innovations to support sustainable competitive advantages.
May supervise an SPO concrete team, participate in hiring, onboard new staff, provide timely performance feedback, contribute to annual performance appraisals, use talent management systems, and identify training to address development needs.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.