O&M Project Manager/Estimator

The O&M Project Manager (PM)/ Estimator is responsible for, and shall exhibit extreme ownership of, all aspects of the assigned projects. The PM position requires a great deal of attention to detail, planning, foresight, a high degree of self-motivation, discipline, high initiative, and trust. The PM’s responsibility begins with design/bid and is carried out through project closeout. The PM is responsible for the overall successful completion of multiple O&M projects running simultaneously.

• Promote the company’s safety culture throughout all levels of the organization.
• Develop, with all stakeholders, a comprehensive project execution plan and all other required project specific plans.
• Perform a thorough review and understanding of the project contract documents and develop a contract reference guide to be used by project stakeholders.
• Scope, develop, and propose project concept design to customer for approval.
• Develop detailed estimate of proposed work.
• Perform a thorough review of all drawings, and develop a BOM, pre-fabrication assembly plan, and procurement plan for required project materials, including civil, structural, and mechanical items.
• Develop a subcontracting strategy with the aid of the O&M Manager.
• Work closely with the Project Superintendent, Project Scheduler, and Subcontractors to develop a detailed critical path schedule and Earned Value Measurement workbook.
• Coordinate bi-weekly, or weekly, scheduling meetings to review progress and variations to the project schedule and develop a mitigation strategy when necessary.
• Prepare labor and cash flow forecasts for the life of the project and update throughout the project life cycle.
• Closely monitor costs and measure performance against the estimate and baseline forecast and provide cost to complete forecasts monthly.
• Review and approval of all project related accounts payable.
• Prepare project invoicing utilizing Earned Value, Schedule of Values, Percent Complete, or other methods as specified in the contract.
• Estimate, price, and schedule impacts, and negotiate project change-orders in accordance with the contract documents.
• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with the contract documents.
• Act as the primary resource and point of contact for all internal and external project stakeholders, including inter-company departments, subcontractors, owner/client, engineers, and municipalities.
• Prepare and submit all progress reports as required by the contract or internal project controls requirements.
• Make frequent job-site visits to coordinate with the project superintendent, subcontractors, customer, and other project stakeholders.Attend project kick-off.
• Ensure all project certificates and close-out documents are submitted in accordance with the contract requirements.
• Facilitate post job lessons learned meeting with key project personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Preferred: A two-year degree in engineering, construction management or related field experience.
• Preferred: 5 + years of project management experience and a thorough knowledge of the natural gas industry.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and interpersonal.
• Ability to propose solutions and pricing to customers when drawing packages are not provided.
• Ability to anticipate problems and use sound judgement and tact in handling confidential and other matters.
• Familiar with reading and understanding construction critical path schedules and earned value measurement.
• Experience with the software Vista Viewpoint is a plus.
• Proficient in Bluebeam.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated track record of successful goal achievement.
• Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret contracts, budgets, reports, construction drawings and technical manuals.

** Frequent Travel is required (prebids, jobsite visits).