MENARD USA · 2 months ago
Senior Project Manager (Earth Tech Menard)
MENARD USA is a company specializing in construction and project management, and they are seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex projects and mentor junior team members. The role involves ensuring safety compliance, managing project budgets, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure project success.
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Responsibilities
Ensures that all Company safety rules and procedures (including site-specific regulations) are being strictly adhered to by all Project Team members
Conducts a minimum of one safety audit of a project site per month (more are encouraged)
Responsible for managing our largest and/or most complex projects and overseeing Project Managers assistance on those projects
Overseeing Project Managers on smaller and/or routine projects and assisting them as complex issues arise
Working closely with Operations Manager, Construction Manager, and other Project Managers to develop and grow regional labor and equipment resources, refine operations procedures, and expand our technical capabilities
Collaborating with regional sales and design team members
Supporting regional sales and business development efforts by attending and trade shows, conferences and technical presentations
Mentoring and training junior Engineers, Project Managers, and Estimators
Serves as the main point of contract both internally and externally for clients and stakeholders
Coordinating with engineers and general contractors to ensure design and construction requirements are met
Managing contract negotiations with clients, including preparing scope of work documents
Tracking, preparing and negotiating change orders and claims
Material and equipment buyout including negotiating with suppliers and vendors
Scheduling of projects in logical steps within time required to meet contractual and internal schedules
Responsible for review of contract documents & specifications and preparation of RFI’s
Provides input and/or reviews design, drawing, & construction submittals with Design Engineers
Identify potential project risks and implement strategies to mitigate them
Generating initial and monthly project financial budgets and forecasts
Review and approve invoices and payments for subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers
Responsible for timely project invoicing and payment collections from clients
Responsible for project activities that include quality control, documentation, submittal preparation and data analysis, equipment and labor allocations, as well as running small work crews when necessary
Holds project kickoff & planning meetings
Conducts pre-construction site visits to determine if there are any site access issues (including both on and off site), working pad preparedness, and overhead obstructions/restrictions
Works closely with the Engineering Department and the Project Manager to ensure that all project quality requirements are met
Provides input and/or reviews bids regional estimators and sales department, as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
8-10 years of experience in construction project management in heavy civil construction
Knowledge of construction practices including but not limited to, contract claims and management, dispute resolution, cost control, means & methods, skilled trades, and equipment
Thorough understanding of labor agreements (including but not limited to Union agreements)
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions when faced with unexpected delays or occurrences
Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent documentation and organizational skills with attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Preferred
Geotechnical construction experience