PROJECT MANAGER – CONSTRUCTION/CIVIL ENGINEERING required by our Client, an construction company, to be hired on a full-time basis, located in Kalamazoo, MI

Duration: Permanent

PRINCIPAL REQUIREMENTS

• Provides overall management for base business geotechnical projects and may assist in estimating and project acquisition as needed.
• Ensure that all company and OSHA safety regulations are met and enforced; bottom line responsibility for safety
• Assist in business development, risk assessment, bid preparation, selling and closing new work
• Assist in contract negotiation and oversees subcontractor procurement
• Oversee all aspects of a project in accordance with the  Project Management Manual
• Responsible for designs, submittals, material ordering, pre-job planning and scheduling
• Create and review job budgets, cost reports, forecasts and cash flows
• Primary contact for clients and subcontractors
• Manage A/R collections
• Coordinate, review and submit project change orders, extra work orders, and back charge documentation
• Analyze, develop and submit claims
• Coordinate with other managers for support and overall strategy
• Ensure that all company policies are followed (safety, quality, travel, drug testing, HR, etc.)

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management required
• Minimum 5 years of experience construction equipment, techniques, drawings, specifications, building materials, surveying, design, and/or consulting geotechnical work
• Proficient with estimating and job costing procedures
• Ability to make recommendations for project related decisions such as bidding, estimating and risk assessment
• Ability to meet with clients; create and deliver presentations; and negotiate contracts
• Ability to manage in-house and subcontracted engineering services
• Proven experience with managing client meetings; screening and evaluating of project opportunities; and creation of presentations concerning project work
• Converse effectively using both verbal and written communication.
• Make decisions and assume accountability
• Concentrate on tasks
• Demonstrate ability to manage stress and emotions as related to the workplace
• Attention to detail
• Identify and resolve conflict
• Assess safety and risk