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RailWorks Corporation · 3 days ago

Project Manager

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$165K/yr - $190K/yr

5+ years exp

RailWorks Corporation is North America’s leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years. They are seeking a Project Manager to manage and coordinate all aspects of construction projects, ensuring they are executed on schedule, within budget, and meet quality and safety standards.

ConstructionInfrastructureRailroadTransportation

Responsibilities

Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project

Coordinates with department managers to establish work plans and staffing for each phase of the project

Ensures that project activities comply with government regulations

Verifies estimates based on detailed review of proposal specifications

Attends and/or leads meetings with project staff and management to communicate information related to each function’s needs concerning project requirements

Supervises project activities to ensure that the project is executed in accordance with designs, budgets and schedules; takes appropriate action to minimize the impact of deviations

Assists with resolution of any problems that may arise during project execution

Monitors the efficient use of materials and equipment and the contractual performance of the project; confers with project staff to ensure that assigned duties and responsibility are performed per agreed upon expectations

Manages financial aspects of contracts

Supervises and coordinates onsite activities and provides day-to-day direction of onsite staff

Ensures that quality, productivity and safety standards are being met

Provides technical assistance and makes recommendations

Monitors safety programs

Represents the company in project meetings

Assists with preparation of written reports and/or updates (internal and external) for management, client, and project team, to ensure a clear understanding of project status

Hires, trains, and manages performance of staff

Administers financial tracking systems to monitor project costs and estimates

Qualification

Construction managementProject accountingProject controlsCivil EngineeringContract managementSubcontract managementClient relationsMicrosoft OfficeEffective communicationOrganizational skills

Required

A minimum of 5 years of construction management experience including a thorough knowledge of construction industry practices, methods, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities in a heavy civil environment

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or Project Management; an advanced degree is a plus (In lieu of a degree, extensive experience in the military, railroad/construction, or related field will be considered)

Demonstrates a working knowledge of basic project accounting, project controls (cost, schedule, change management, etc.), material management, contract management, subcontract management, safety, and quality

Exhibits strong management skills and can lead and motivate employees

Track record of successfully executing projects on schedule and within budget

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong client relations, influencing skills and organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite