Senior Project Manager - Wet Utilities

Job Summary 

Provide project management/field support services for wet utility projects (water, sewer, storm drain), including, but not limited to, budgeting, scheduling, tracking, procurement, document control, quality, and managing multiple projects. 

Essential Functions 

Read project contract and standard or special provisions as well as all project documents and client/customer requirements. Enforce the terms of the contract. 

Approve construction master schedule, project budget, subcontract agreements, and monthly pay applications for work completed.  

Attend progress meetings with owner/client and internal meetings to monitor the progress of work based on the construction schedule and address any issues/questions as they arise. 

Control field costs, schedule, and quality to ensure project objectives are being met. 

Complete project forecasts, cost to complete, anticipated profit, and close out documentation. 

Assist with the preparation/development of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) through the development of the project specific approach. 

Assist in the preparation/development of Alternative Project Delivery Methods (APDM), to include Design- Build (DB), Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and Job Order Contracting (JOC). 

Assist in the preparation, review, and approval of Design Phase Services Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal/budgets. 

Participate in the pre-construction services management activities through scoping meetings, pre-bid meetings, design review meetings, comment resolution meetings, as well as reviewing all project documentation. 

Assist in maintaining the flow of design documentation and pre-construction service deliverables. 

Maintain effective communication with the Division Manager and other key team members by: attending construction progress review meetings on a regular basis, actively participating in discussions of any problem areas and recommendations for solving them, promptly informing Division Manager of unforeseen construction events and/or problems that can’t be resolved with the owner/client, report to Division Manager monthly the actual estimate of the project costs versus the original estimate. 

Leadership Qualities 

Act as a company representative on all matters relating to disputes and grievances per company and project specific policies. 

Be responsive to owner/client and management needs. 

Adhere to decision-making procedures so decisions and conflicts are handled at the lowest possible level. 

Promote an atmosphere of team building with the owner/client and team members. 

Conduct yourself in an exemplary manner, setting a good example for all team members to follow. 

Handle all problems/issues quickly. All problems/issues must be brought into the open and resolved as soon as possible. 

Anticipate and minimize potential negative problems with field activities, owner/employee attitudes, or other outside factors. 

Promote and procure growth through Business Development. 

Promote a site safety program to help maintain a safe site in compliance with company, client/customer and government requirements and regulations with the help of the Assistant Project Manager, General Superintendent, Superintendent, Foreman, and Safety. 

Mentor the development of the Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers. 

Requirements 

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering preferred 

10+ years’ experience in wet utility project management 

Profitable project record  

Ability to manage multiple jobs at a time 

Attention to detail and high sense of urgency 

Experience scheduling, forecasting, and submittals 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word 

Experience with B2W, Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project 

Strong customer focus and the ability to establish/maintain relationships with team members, contractors, officials, vendors, and other outside contacts 

Team player 

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