Construction Services Project Manager
82 Days Old
Accountable for Construction Management support for public transportation clients and develop the company's strategic plan for the Division while ensuring its execution.
JOB SUMMARY:
At the highest level, must have an enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, and committed effort to performing their job in an ethical and proper manner. This role will be responsible for maintaining contract compliance, coordinating staffing assignment logistics accounting related to project costs, and overseeing quality control of construction inspection and construction management tasks.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Technical - As overseen by the PA Director of Construction Services and Construction Services Manager - PA East, provide Construction Management Support for PennDOT and PA Turnpike projects including:
- Performing Constructability Reviews.
- Administering and attending Team Partnering Meetings.
- Providing claims and claims avoidance support.
- Overseeing Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes.
- Chairing Construction Meetings, including progress meetings, training meetings, and pre-activity meetings.
- Working within PennDOT's ECMS and PPCC system as well as PA Turnpike's Kahua system as needed.
Operational - as overseen by the PA Director of Construction Services and Construction Services Manager - PA East:
- Promote excellent internal and external client service throughout the organization.
- Oversee - Division field staff to ensure satisfactory completion of all projects assigned including quality control, completion on schedule and within budget, coordination between disciplines and with the client.
- Oversee staffing needs in Eastern PA for the Division, including interviewing inspector candidates, approving new hires (as approved by President of Engineering and/or Director of CM/CI Services) to ensure they coincide with current workload, backlog, strategic direction of firm, and utilization metrics for the Division.
- Address operating issues as needed including monitoring target metrics ensuring appropriate follow up of accounts receivables, accounts payables, WIP, and utilization.
- Effectively manage staff including allocation of production staff, resolving scheduling conflicts and efficient utilization of Division staff.
- Effectively manage sub-consultants, to effectively deliver projects on time and within a pre-established budget.
- Provide effective leadership to field staff by leading, coaching, and mentoring by example. Provide feedback to staff to aid in their development.
- Drive improvements and efficiencies that result in optimized profit margins on each project.
- Maintain high quality performance and inspection standards within billable goals that properly balance profitability with the quality standards of the organization.
- Maintain compliance standards amongst the field staff to properly adhere to a sound risk management plan so that the company operates within established regulatory guidelines.
- Attend Division meetings as required to ensure open communication and coordination of work within the Division.
- Assist in the preparation and review of the Company strategic plan annually.
- Conduct annual performance reviews of direct reports.
- In conjunction with the PA Director of Construction Services and Construction Services Manager - PA East prepare goals/objectives for direct reports.
- Be responsible for special projects as needed.
Marketing/Business Development - as overseen by the PA Director of Construction Services and Construction Services Manager- PA East:
- Assist in the development of strategic customer relationships, including attending after work hours industry meetings and conference engagements as necessary to gain confidence and trust in the company brand, ensure customer loyalty, and retention through enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Develop and execute strategic teaming arrangements and oversight of reciprocity agreements in coordination with PA Director of Construction Services and Construction Services Manager - PA East.
- Partner with the Marketing team to develop a growth strategy and ensure execution of said strategy with company management and marketing team.
- In conjunction with the Marketing team, assist in the preparation of presentations for clients and present at client meetings.
- Attending local strategic marketing events.
- Participate in Go/No Go marketing meetings and pursue proposals based on organization's Go/No Go decision matrix.
•Ensure all internal and external branding and messaging is conveyed clearly and professionally and in line with organization branding guidelines and represents the company's goals. Manage internal personnel and external vendors to ensure execution.
Financial - as overseen by the Director of Construction Services and Construction Services Manager - PA East:
- Oversee control and allocation of labor and material resources to meet project budgets and manage resource loading and costs to achieve target metrics.
- In conjunction with Construction Services Manager - PA East, participate in financial reviews on a quarterly basis and company- wide project audits on a bi-annual basis.
- Review and approve sub-contractor invoices and client invoices ensuring all invoices are accurate, meet Company invoicing guidelines, are within contracted budget, and processed within acceptable timeframes.
- In conjunction with the Construction Services Manager - PA East, assist with the preparation of annual budgets for the Division and assist, as requested, with regular budget monitoring throughout the calendar year to avoid budgetary overruns.
OTHER PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
- Travel as required and as it relates to above duties or as directed by supervisor.
- Other duties which may arise from time-to-time and/or are commensurate with the title and position.
Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
- B.S. Degree in Engineering or related field.
- 8+ years of related experience with a minimum of 2 years in a management capacity.
- Experience with Construction Management and Construction Inspection in PennDOT District 5, 6, and/or PA Turnpike a plus.
- Professional Registration(s) Preferred- Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania for Civil Engineering (PE); Project Management Professional (PMP); Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
- Ability to communicate effectively with ownership, management, co-workers, customers, vendors, contractors, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Applied knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal statutes and guidelines with respect to field.
- Proven inspiring leadership skills.
- Proven strategic planning and business development experience.
- Financial management knowledge and ability to review and interpret financial statements.
- Knowledge of computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, power point, Prezi relevant software as may be required to perform job duties.
- High level of presentation skills and comfort with public speaking.
CDR Maguire is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and EO/AAN/D. Must be able to work in the United States to apply.
Benefits
CDR Maguire provides employees competitive benefits packages and the resources to develop and succeed in both their professional and personal lives. We support employees and their eligible family members with a comprehensive benefits program, which provides variety and flexibility to meet individual needs.
- Location:
- Allentown
