Assistant Geotechnical Project Manager – Growth & Proposals

Keller Management Services, LLC; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Keller in Greensboro, NC is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to drive geotechnical projects from proposal through execution. Based out of our Greensboro office, you will coordinate with the management team, oversee pre-construction planning, and help maximize profitability.

The role requires a Civil Engineering or Construction Management background with about 7 years in geotechnical or related fields, plus strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• 7+ years geotechnical, construction or industry related experience preferred.
• Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills necessary.
• Experience in piling, shoring and grouting operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and coordinates with management for support and overall strategy.
• Assembles proposals including risk assessment, evaluating opportunities to increase profit, estimating, engineering, technical writing, site visits and client Q&A.
• Negotiates contracts and understands contract requirements.
• Coordinates with pre-construction team if applicable.
• Fully understands and complies with Keller risk management policies and procedures.
• Plans pre-project meetings with the Superintendent and other entities as required.
• Develops plans and strategies with the project team to maximize profitability of projects.
• Ensures the work performed meets the specified requirements.
• Works with the branch and project team to ensure the project stays on schedule and in budget.
• Identifies and addresses challenges and opportunities to maximize profitability.
• Identifies, tracks and addresses changes; escalates changes when necessary.
• Approves and monitors weekly and monthly financial reports, forecasts, budgets and other metrics throughout the duration of the project.
• Manages A/R collections.
• Ensures compliance with all Keller and OSHA safety requirements.
• In the event of a safety incident, work in partnership with HSEQ to support employees and project management teams per Keller policy.
• Resolves all quality nonconformance issues.
• Exercises stop work authority for Safety and Quality issues

Skills

Communication skills

Written and verbal communication

Computer skills

Geotechnical/construction experience

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Keller in Greensboro, NC is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to drive geotechnical projects from proposal through execution. Based out of our Greensboro office, you will coordinate with the management team, oversee pre-construction planning, and help maximize profitability.

The role requires a Civil Engineering or Construction Management background with about 7 years in geotechnical or related fields, plus strong communication and computer skills.