Assistant Project Manager

Keller Foundations, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Keller Foundations, LLC in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a capable project leader to oversee geotechnical and construction projects from proposal through completion.

You will coordinate with management, plan pre-job meetings, monitor budgets and schedules, and ensure safety and quality while driving profitability in line with Keller policies.

Join a team focused on clients, markets, and technologies, with opportunities to grow within a robust pre-construction and field organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 5 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

• Business Development and Proposal Preparations identifies new opportunities and coordinates with the management team for support and overall strategy.
• Risk Management understands Keller risk management policies and procedures and reduces major risks.
• Initial Planning designs, submittals, material ordering, pre-job planning and scheduling; plans pre-project meetings with the Superintendent.
• Project Execution ensures the work meets requirements; keeps project on schedule and within budget; addresses challenges to maximize profitability.
• Change Management identifies, tracks and addresses changes; escalates changes when necessary.
• Financial Management approves and monitors reports, forecasts, budgets, and other metrics; manages A/R collections.
• Safety and Quality Assurance ensures compliance with Keller and OSHA safety requirements.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation

Communication

Planning

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Business Development and Proposal Preparations Identifies new opportunities and coordinates with the management team for support and overall strategy. Helps to identify new markets, clients and technologies while building client relationships. Assembles proposals which includes performing risk assessment, evaluating opportunities to increase profit, estimating, engineering, technical writing, site visits and client Q & A. Responsible for negotiation of the contract and understanding the contract requirements. Coordinates with pre-construction team if applicable.
• Risk Management Fully understands and complies with Keller risk management policies and procedures. Recognizes major risks and takes appropriate measures to reduce risks to the company.
• Initial Planning Responsible for designs, submittals, material ordering, pre-job planning and scheduling. 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.
• Project Execution 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.
• Change Management Identifies, tracks and addresses changes; escalates changes when necessary.
• Financial Management Approves and monitors weekly and monthly financial reports, forecasts, budgets and other metrics throughout the duration of the project. Manages A/R collections.
• Safety and Quality Assurance 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

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have: Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred. Minimum 5 years geotechnical, construction or industry related experience preferred. Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills necessary. Experience in piling, shoring and grouting operations preffered.

Keller Foundations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.