Job Description

Position: Project Manager

Reports to: Director of Project Management

Department: Project Management

Status: Regular Full-Time Position – Exempt/Salary

Position Value Proposition:

The Project Manager manages/leads all activities associated with the construction of an assigned project, from beginning to end, ensuring that projects are completed within expected time and budgetary constraints. The project manager works directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. They also collaborate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are executed smoothly. Depending on the scope of the project, this may include managing or coordinating with a team of Project Coordinators, Project Administrators, and other Project Managers.

Core Responsibilities:

• Reviews project proposals and plans to determine time frames, funding limitations, procedures for project completion, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases.
• Ensures that all contractual terms and obligations of such projects are maintained.
• Ensures projects meet cost requirements. Meets with VP of PM if costs exceed budget and obtain permission before approving out-of-budget costs.
• Assures proper accounting for project change orders.
• Interfaces with necessary departments and subcontractors 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 the timeliness of the project.
• Meets and confers with Owner, Architect, Engineers, Contractors, Detailers, and Plant and Field crews to verify the accuracy and completeness of all construction drawings.
• Reviews plans and proposals and determines proper procedures in order to accomplish company/department goals.
• Ensure all aspects of projects are properly and thoroughly documented to protect GrayWolf’s interests.
• Directs, coordinates, and monitors activities being completed by project teams to ensure the overall quality of work

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(The above statements describe the general nature and level of work 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)

Required qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) to perform essential functions of this position:

Core Competencies:

• Business Acumen - Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
• Conflict Management - Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; reads situations quickly; good at focused listening; can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably; can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise.
• Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Decision Quality - Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.
• Drive for Results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Functional Technical Skills - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Negotiating – Can negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; can settle differences with minimum noise; can win concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and forceful as well as diplomatic; gains trust quickly of other parties to the negotiations; has a good sense of timing.
• Planning - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.
• Time Management - Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.
• Written Communications - Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that to have the desired effect.

Work Experience

At least five (5) years of related Project Management experience. Or eight (8) years of experience as a Project Coordinator or Assistant Project Manager in the Structural Steel industry.

Education/Training

HS Diploma or equivalent. A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Structural/Civil Engineering, or Business is highly preferred. Additional years of experience may substitute for education preference.

Specialized Knowledge

General knowledge of fabrication and erection standards and procedures. General knowledge of AISC standards and AWS codes. 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 system. Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting stringent deadlines. General knowledge of detailing/drafting/computer modeling principles.

Software & Technology

MS Windows 7, MS Office Word, Excel, and Outlook; Contract Manager, Primavera Scheduling, Fabtrol and Tekla system.

Work Environment

Position requires as many hours needed to fulfill the daily and weekly obligations required to carry out the functions. Working long days including evenings and weekends can be required for this position. Position requires frequent out of state air/road travel as needed and required. A clean driving record will be required due to required road travel. Current and valid driver’s license and proof of acceptable insurance is required. This position is generally indoors in a climate controlled office. However, visitations to outdoor plant facilities and/or project sites will be required. Travel time is up to 25-30%. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the American with Disabilities Act.

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