Lead Construction Project Manager – Impact & Growth

Walbridge; Alaska; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe, inclusive environment

Career planning, development & growth

Outstanding training programs

Job summary

Walbridge seeks an experienced professional to provide overall administrative and technical direction for a large, complex project or multiple smaller projects. You will interface with clients, lead scoping and estimating, oversee scheduling, procurement, safety and cost control, and report on progress.

The candidate should have a proven track record in commercial construction and a strong ability to manage teams, budgets, and timelines while upholding Walbridge’s standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive (minimum 10 years) experience and knowledge of commercial construction activities, design, finance, and management required.
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities is vital; superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential.
• Must be a business-oriented professional.
• Reporting to regional Vice President of Operations, makes decisions and recommendations which can greatly impact corporate relationship with Client and project profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. Includes interfacing with client representatives, A/E representatives, subcontractors, end users, security, etc.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy. Plan, coordinate and/or supervise activities of all company personnel on assigned project(s).
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures. Authorize/approve all purchase requisitions, change requests, etc.
• Ensure all company, client, and project policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered to. Interpret policies as required.
• Maintain official project log and documentation files. Assist with implementation/interpretation of safety programs. Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with Client.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by regional management.

Education

4 year construction management /engineering degree or equivalent professional training and experience

Job description

Walbridge seeks an experienced professional to provide overall administrative and technical direction for a large, complex project or multiple smaller projects. You will interface with clients, lead scoping and estimating, oversee scheduling, procurement, safety and cost control, and report on progress.

The candidate should have a proven track record in commercial construction and a strong ability to manage teams, budgets, and timelines while upholding Walbridge’s standards.