Assistant Project Manager

Keller Foundations, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Keller Foundations is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager for our Dallas, TX location. The role covers business development, risk management, initial planning, project execution, and financial oversight to maximize profitability while ensuring safety and quality.

Responsibilities include coordinating with management, preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and leading pre-construction activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 5 years geotechnical, construction or industry related experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in piling, shoring and grouting operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Business Development and Proposal Preparations: identify opportunities, support strategy, build client relationships.
• Risk Management: understand and apply Keller risk policies and reduce major risks.
• Initial Planning: design submittals, material ordering, pre-job planning and scheduling.
• Project Execution: ensure work meets requirements, stay on schedule and budget, maximize profitability.
• Change Management: track and address changes; escalate when necessary.
• Financial Management: review forecasts, budgets, and other metrics; manage A/R collections.
• Safety and Quality Assurance: ensure compliance with safety requirements and resolve quality nonconformities.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Company Logo Overview Keller is the world leader in geotechnical construction and deep foundations. With a North American presence of over 100 years, we operate as the market leader with over 50 offices throughout the US and Canada. By connecting global resources and local experience, Keller develops innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to geotechnical challenges. Our values of integrity, collaboration, and excellence enable us to lead the industry in providing the optimal solution for our clients.

Keller is looking for an experienced Assistant Project Manager based out of our Dallas, TX location.

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.