Project Manager (Heavy Civil)

SUMMARY

The Project Manager is the ultimate authority on the development and completion of a construction project.  The PM oversees the project, including hiring and approving work completed by subcontractors, as well as negotiating contracts and developing a budget and a timeline for the completion of the project.  The PM is responsible for resolving issues as they arise with either the subcontractors or government officials.  The PM works as a liaison between the construction team, architects, designers and the owners and stakeholders of the project to facilitate communication, decision making and problem solving.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Orchestrate assigned projects by planning and scheduling the workflow and assignments of project personnel.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of Haydon's corporate policy.
• Ensure Project Superintendents enforce all corporate polices and administers field activities in accordance with Haydon procedures.
• Oversee Subcontractor Management. 
• Prepare and administer any claims to Owner. Responsible for coordination with the Estimating Department to ensure the timely issuance of subcontract and purchase order agreements. 
• Manage proposal activities, including receipt, bid/no bid decisions, response and tracking through the proposal/quoting function. Coordinate customer interfacing.
• Develop, operate, and maintain tools and processes that support overall business development objectives.
• Responsible for coordination of Budget Management, Cost Control, and Financial Forecast.
• Ensure that all contract document revisions (i.e., AIA Owner Change Orders and change orders to subcontractors) are complete and executed each month. 
• Serve as member of the Leadership Team. Demonstrate leadership skills in motivating, developing, and leading a team.
• Develop monthly Owner application for payment, ensuring all applications are accurate, complete, and submitted on or before established due dates.
• Review and approve location of site office trailers, storage trailers and company signs for greatest visual appearance to the general public.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Consultative Selling - Qualifies potential customers; builds rapport and establishes trust; asks questions to discover client business needs; applies product and market knowledge effectively; presents solutions that meet customer objectives; manages and documents sales process.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others.      
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; makes self-available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); fosters quality focus in others; improves processes, products and services.; continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO/AAP policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.

QUALIFICATIONS

The employee must have a thorough knowledge of construction risk management and safety standards.  They must have effective time management and logical decision-making ability.  The willingness to travel extensively across the construction sites and have the capacity to handle pressure.  The employee must have the capacity to motivate, lead and the ability to plan/organize a team effort.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or Construction Management and a minimum of 5-15 years Heavy Civil experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to type, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.