Civil Construction Project Manager

If you are looking for an opportunity to be a part of a winning culture and dynamic team, Great Lakes is seeking an experienced Project Manager for the Northeastern Ohio area. The Project Manager is responsible for all administrative functions of the project from vendor scope reviews/buyout to ensuring receipt of final payment/project acceptance. This is a full-time, exempt position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week.

The Great Lakes Construction Co. is a 100% employee-owned company. As an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company our employees share in the success and profits of the company, including the opportunity to grow as an employee-owner in a results-oriented atmosphere. Great Lakes is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

THE PROJECT MANAGER (PM) is the lead administrative person on the project. The PM is primarily responsible for project start-up, scheduling, billing, contract interpretation, contract claims, subcontractor dispute resolution, submittals, extra work pricing, cost control, and financial reporting. The PM is also the lead planner on the project conducting regular meetings to review past, present, and future costs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the development of project schedule ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within the scope and within budget
• Supervise project buyout with the estimator
• Perform and oversee submittals and the RFI process
• Lead planning meetings & attend progress meetings
• Create agenda for planning and progress meetings
• Execute the cost to complete reports
• Review proposed subcontractor and vendor payments
• Analyze subcontractor billings
• Maintain logs as needed - Change orders, field orders, submittal, RFI's, change conditions, delays, etc.
• Track material used on job
• Work with Estimating to develop accurate cost proposals and estimated cost reports for submission to owner

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelors’ degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Professional Certification: Registered Professional Engineer (preferred)

EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer
• 5+ years in heavy Civil Construction or related fields

REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES

• Ability to manage medium size projects
• Strong negotiation skills
• Comprehension of the cost to complete process, project financial reporting and project minority goals
• Knowledge of contract documents and contract specific dispute resolution procedures
• Leadership and management skills, including the ability to make decisions with integrity
• Experience dealing with subcontractors and vendors
• Proficient written & verbal skills, attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, P6, and Viewpoint software
• Proactive, self-motivating, problem solver