Traveling Heavy Industrial Construction Project Manager
Robinson Construction
- Batavia, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provides overall management and administration for all assigned projects to ensure the successful completion of the projects safely, on time, within budget, to the satisfaction of the owner and engineers
- Assists in or provides overall account management for assigned accounts
- Aids engineering, estimating, business development and procedure documentation on an as needed basis
- Maintains positive client relationships to leverage future repeat business
- Assume responsibility for the total and profitable management of assigned projects; from budget and scheduling stage to final punch list and completion, to include all coordination of design, purchasing and field production.
- Possess a good working knowledge of standard contract language used in the construction industry.
- Be knowledgeable about prevailing wage law and worker classification guidelines.
- Become familiar with all aspects of the plans, technical specifications and contract language for assigned projects.
- Assist the Estimator in developing the working budget from the Estimator’s original estimate.
- Develop the project schedule and incorporate the labor budget, procurement lead times and contract dates.
- Develop Project Information Sheets for assigned projects.
- Following the lead of the Estimator, prepare a list of major subcontractors and suppliers.
- Maintain the electronic filing system in accordance with standard company procedure for assigned projects.
- Maintain contact information in Procore for the owner, engineer, subcontractors and vendors.
- Solicit supplier and subcontractor quotes for those supplies and services not committed by the Estimator. For large and/or technical solicitations use a well written Request for Proposal.
- Issue written Purchase Orders in a timely manner to protect quoted pricing and to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment to meet the project schedule.
- Issue written Subcontract Agreements in a timely manner to protect quoted pricing and to ensure that the subcontractor’s materials and crew are available to meet the project schedule.
- Prepare Purchase Orders and Subcontracts in a manner which protects the interest of the company and binds the vendor on price, schedule, quality, safety, documentation, manufacturer services, warranty, spare parts, etc.
- Ensure timely completion of a thorough shop drawing submittal log including the applicable plan sheet, specifications, location, etc.
- Develop the schedule of values and application for payment forms in close coordination with the working budget and project schedule.
- Perform a thorough review of all shop drawing submittals to ensure compliance with the plans and technical specifications and provide overall management of the shop drawing submittal process.
- Ensure that the necessary directional and promotional signs are posted on site.
- Ensure that the appearance and condition of the site presents a favorable image to the client and public.
- Prepare the prevailing wage skill level pay rate form and submit to the payroll department for assigned prevailing wage projects.
- Coordinate with the Project Superintendent in decisions and assignments regarding crew size, equipment type, and construction technique.
- Coordinate with the HR Department and other Project Managers to secure the necessary craft and supervision to progress and complete projects in accordance with the schedule and contract requirements.
- Assist the Project Superintendent in coordinating with foreman and craft workers for reassignments to and from assigned projects.
- Cooperate and coordinate with the HR Department and other Project Managers for the equitable distribution of human resource talent across all Company projects.
- Ensure well documented coordination with the Owner and Engineer regarding technical issues and general correspondence.
- Develop a plan for temporary facilities and access to the project.
- Develop detailed work plans for complex projects.
- Ensure daily coordination and communication with the Project Superintendent.
- Check daily timesheets to ensure proper cost codes, worker classifications, class codes, workers compensation codes and to ensure compliance with applicable overtime and holiday requirements.
- Assign the applicable job cost accounts and approve A/P invoices for payment.
- Ensure that the appropriate retainage is held on all subcontractor sand suppliers to maintain the appropriate leverage.
- Arrange for timely delivery and return of required rental equipment.
- Process change orders to include the associated budget changes.
- Update the monthly job status report on the 15th of each month and submit to the Controller.
- Meet with the Project Superintendent weekly for schedule review.
- Ensure timely processing of progress payment requests including stored material invoicing.
- Request reduction in retainage at appropriate intervals.
- Update the progress schedule at appropriate intervals and distribute to field supervision.
- Coordinate with the Project Superintendent as necessary to complete the project on time and on budget.
- Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure progress is consistent with the schedule.
- Conduct periodic site visits to ensure safety, quality and progress are appropriate.
- Conduct monthly job site safety audits.
- Coordinate with the Project Superintendent and Field Engineer and/or Safety department to ensure that safety issues are resolved in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with the Project Superintendent and Field Engineer and/or Quality department to effectively manage the quality of the work being performed.
- Coordinate equipment startup services with the equipment manufacturer and/or vendor.
- Assemble the project O&M manual and distribute to the Project Superintendent prior to installation of the equipment.
- Submit the final O&M manual including start up reports, warranties, etc. to the owner and engineering near the end of the project.
- Ensure the timely closeout of assigned projects.
- Ensure receipt of certificates of substantial and final completion in a timely manner.
- Along with the Project Superintendent, serve as the company’s primary representative for assigned projects.
- Maintain a professional working relationship with the owner, engineer, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Cooperate with Senior Project Managers and the Vice President in efforts to standardize company project management procedures.
- Promote and assist in the advancement of the computer knowledge of the field supervision.
- Implement the standard Project Management Procedures adopted by the company for all assigned projects.
- Ensure that Project Superintendents maintain good quality daily logs, as-built drawings and other project related documentation.
- Interface with the Project Superintendent to ensure proper development opportunities for Field Engineers and Foremen.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA safety requirements and maintain proper safety reports and policies on site.
- Ensure adherence to the Substance Abuse program and all company policies.
- Learning Lunches
- Monthly Supervisor’s Training Session
- Weekly Staffing Meeting
- Bi-Weekly Job Site Safety Audit
- Job Turnover Meeting
- Preconstruction Meeting
- Weekly Progress, Schedule and Cost Control Meetings
- Job Closeout Meeting
- Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Microsoft Project
- Primavera P6 Schedule
- Sage Accounting Software
- Procore Project Management Software
- Rhumbix Construction Software and Microsoft Power BI
- Be able to effectively communicate and coordinate with the field supervisory staff, field engineers, assistant project managers, subcontractors and vendors.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred
- 5+ years' Project Management experience
- Prior project management experience with large-scale projects of $5 to $50 (plus) million involving some or all of the following: site work, foundations, structural steel, process equipment, material handling equipment, process piping, pre-engineered metal buildings and subcontractor management preferred
- Extensive knowledge of construction principles/practices required
- Able to identify project impacting critical issues and challenges
- Ability to negotiate with and manage subs and/or vendors
- Ability to read, understand and interpret agreements, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
- Thorough understanding of schedules, project budgets, submittals, change orders, and job costing
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to be able to effectively communicate and coordinate with the field supervisory staff, field engineers, assistant project managers, subcontractors and vendors
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office computer applications and basic AutoCAD required; Procore experience a plus
- Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future
- Ability to work at a computer for long hours in an office environment.
- Ability to work from a jobsite office environment when needed.
- Ability to visit the worksite to monitor and manage the project.