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Project Manager

GrayWolf Industrial

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Baton Rogue, LA
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Position:           Project Manager

Reports To:      VP Project Management          

Department:     Project Management

FLSA Status:    Exempt 


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Manages all activities associated with the construction of an assigned project.

Managing multiple projects of significant impact.

Managing group of project managers, coordinators and administrators and act as lead mentor to other members of project management team.

Ensures that all contractual terms and obligations of such projects are maintained.

Ensures projects meet cost requirements.  Meets with VP of PM and/or Exec VP Operations if costs exceed budget and obtains permission before approving out-of-budget costs.

Assures proper accounting for project change orders.

Interfaces with necessary departments to determine the scheduling of work and materials.

Meets with customers and vendors to identify potential barriers with resolutions that maximize production and minimize costs.  

Visits job site as needed and required.  This may consist of out of state travel.  

Prepares reports for management.  Meets with key personnel to ensure timeliness of project.

Meets and confers with Owners, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Detailers, and Plant and Field crews to verify accuracy and completeness of all construction drawings.

Reviews plans and proposals and determines proper procedures in order to accomplish company/dept goals.  

Ensures all aspects of projects are properly documented to ensure GrayWolf's interests are protected.


ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

(The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required by management)


Education & Training:

HS Diploma or equivalent.  10-15 years related experience as a Project/Construction Manager in the structural steel industry or 5 years related experience as a Project Coordinator/Engineer or Asst Proj Mgr along with 3 years detailing/drafting.    A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Structural/Civil Engineering, or Business may substitute for 3 years of the required experience.   Experience as a fabricator or erector may substitute for detailing/drafting exp.


Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

Demonstrated knowledge of the fabrication and erection of structural steel.  Proven ability to read and interpret shop and design blueprint drawings.  Proven ability to manage large multiple commercial and industrial projects.  General knowledge of 3D modeling / Tekla practices.


Type Equipment Used:

Personal Computer; phone/fax; Computer Software includes: MS Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook; Expedition/Contract Manager, Primavera Scheduling, and Fabtrol.  


Work Environment/Physical Demands:

General vicinity of work is indoors in a climate controlled office environment.  Air/road travel may be required as needed.  Reasonable accommodations are made upon request to those who qualify under the American with Disabilities Act.