Dewatering Project Manager

Keller Management Services, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Vehicle allowance

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Keller is seeking an outgoing, self-motivated Project Manager for our Corona, CA office to oversee construction dewatering projects in California and the broader region. This role requires leadership of project teams, strict safety adherence, and strong budget and schedule management.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree with at least five years in geotechnical or related construction, and willingness to travel. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 5 years geotechnical, well drilling, construction dewatering, construction or industry related experience preferred.
• Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Risk Management: understand and comply with Keller risk policies; identify major risks and mitigate.
• Initial Planning: designs, submittals, material ordering, pre-job planning; schedule planning.
• Project Execution: build and lead project teams; oversee subcontractors; ensure work meets requirements; keep on schedule and budget.
• Change Management: identify and track changes; escalate when necessary.
• Financial Management: approve and monitor budgets, forecasts, and metrics; manage A/R collections.
• Safety and Quality Assurance: ensure compliance with Keller and OSHA safety requirements; support safety incidents with HSEQ; address quality nonconformances.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

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 outgoing, self-motivated, organized and experienced Project Manager based out of our Corona, CA office to oversee construction Dewatering projects in California and the region.

Responsibilities

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

• Builds and leads effective project-based teams


• Overseas subcontractors


• 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


• Site visits and audits to verify safe and efficient field operations

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

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred


• Minimum 5 years geotechnical, well drilling, construction dewatering, construction or industry related experience preferred.


• Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills necessary


• Some travel is required

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Additional Information

Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permitted by law

Benefits:

• 401(k) + matching


• Health, Dental, Vision insurance


• Life insurance


• Vehicle allowance


• Paid time off (PTO)


• Holiday Pay

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