Project Manager I (Ecological Restoration/ Construction)

Overview

RES is seeking a Construction Project Manager I with 3+ years of experience based out of our Forsyth, GA / Athens, GA and Nashville, TN offices.  

 

The mission: to own the delivery of small to large environmental restoration construction projects on time, within scope and within budget, in the South East region (some overnight travel might be required).  

 

You will be working with all parties involved in construction projects - with the safety team to ensure safety standards are met; with field and site crews to track project progress and relay that information to management and accounting, etc. You will need excellent communication skills, a strong knowledge of budgets and accounting, a team-based mentality, and the ability to navigate through complex projects with complex clients.  

What your day-to-day might look like?

Your work will include close interactions with the clients. You will be responsible for any client required paperwork that may include submittals, schedules, certifications, etc., and be present at client-based progress meetings, where you will be discussing schedules and project dates, job issues or successes, order changes, deadlines, as needed throughout the project.  

 

You will also make sure, supported by your Superintendents and Operations Manager, that the projects are fully staffed and have all the needed equipment and material.  

 

Lastly, you will deal with the financial and contractual side of the project, including reviews with the estimating team, creating budgets based off estimates and tracking and forecasting budgets throughout the project, and execute monthly billing invoices and required paperwork throughout projects.

 

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of your duties.  

Qualifications

We would love to talk to you if you have the following qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in applied sciences, engineering, construction management, or similar field
• 3+ years of progressive experience in a construction management role, with 1+ years being in project management.  
• Construction superintendent or foreman experience and looking to move moreso into project management functions
• Experience with task management on a construction project 

 

What will make you stand out? 

• Detailed understanding of environmental restoration projects including but not limited to stream restoration, stormwater control measure installation, wetland construction, and drainage-based solutions.  
• Professional certifications related to construction project management.  
• Experience leading large teams through a variety of situations. 

 

 

VEVRAA Federal Contractor 

  

 

RES is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Employment Type: OTHER