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Forgen · 4 months ago

Construction Project Manager

Forgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company operating across North America, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex civil, geotechnical, and environmental challenges. The Construction Project Manager will manage geotechnical and design-build projects, ensuring safe, high-quality production while achieving favorable economic outcomes for the company.

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Responsibilities

Drive a safety culture that promotes Incident and Injury Free Performance on all geotechnical and design-build projects
Serve as primary client contact to assess scope of work, technical requirements, and resources required to successfully execute cut-off walls, seepage barriers, and other specialty geotechnical projects
Support preconstruction efforts by assisting with estimating and proposals, including review of drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and production approaches tailored to cut-off walls and ground improvement
Lead and supervise construction efforts to ensure projects are executed according to design, schedule, and budget. Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost reports, and revenue forecasts. Ensure accurate production tracking and maintain effective client communication
Plan, coordinate, and supervise on-site operations, including engineering, scheduling, material control, and oversight of administrative functions
Oversee contract administration, ensuring compliance with all contractual requirements. Recognize scope changes and lead claim/change order development and negotiations
Provide leadership and direction to employees and subcontractors, including hiring, mentoring, and disciplinary actions for assigned staff
Deliver technical guidance on geotechnical construction methods, equipment selection, and constructability for cut-off walls, slurry trenching, deep soil mixing, and other specialty foundation techniques
Assume responsibility for productivity, efficient use of materials/equipment, and contractual performance of projects
Maintain overall profit and loss accountability for assigned design-build and geotechnical projects
Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed

Qualification

Geotechnical project managementDesign-build project experienceProject controls softwareCivil engineering knowledgeLeadership skillsSafety training certificationsFluency in SpanishTime managementOrganizational skillsDecision-making abilities

Required

BS in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline; equivalent project experience considered
Minimum of five years of progressive project management experience in geotechnical construction, including direct supervisory experience with cut-off walls, seepage barriers, or ground improvement
Experience managing design-build projects strongly preferred
Familiarity with USACE QCS System desirable
Proficiency in project controls software, including Excel, Microsoft Office/Project, Primavera (P6); AutoCAD knowledge is a plus
Strong technical understanding of geotechnical and civil construction methods, codes, standards, and cross-disciplinary coordination
Excellent written/verbal communication and leadership skills, with the ability to independently resolve complex contract and technical issues
Highly motivated, safety-focused, ethical, and committed to delivering high-quality work
Strong time management, organizational, and decision-making abilities
Valid Driver's License and ability to travel on behalf of company business

Preferred

Experience with slurry trenching, soil-bentonite and cement-bentonite cut-off walls, deep soil mixing, and in-situ stabilization projects
Experience working on USACE, levee, dam, or flood control projects
Fluency in Spanish a plus
40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
Competent Person Safety Training
8-Hour Supervisory Training
30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training
First Aid and CPR

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement plans
Bonuses
Paid time off
Education assistance
Wellness programs
Employee awards

Company

Forgen

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Forgen is a self-performing contractor offering integrated environmental, geotechnical, and civil construction services.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (2)
2024 (4)
2023 (1)
2022 (2)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Bruce Diettert
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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John Dudasch
Chief Operating Officer
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