Lead Construction Project Manager, Water/Wastewater

Kokosing; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing, a leading construction company based in Detroit, Michigan, is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee a variety of industrial projects, including water/wastewater facilities and factories. The ideal candidate will manage diverse project teams, ensuring that all activities align with project goals and budgets.

With over 10 years of experience in construction management, effective team leadership skills, and a degree in Civil Engineering or related field, you will play a crucial role in project development from initiation through completion while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 10+ years’ experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management.
• PE credentialing is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates construction activities.
• Manages Project Engineers and construction teams.
• Initiates and maintains liaison with prime clients.
• Directs and coordinates activities to ensure project progress.
• Monitors and controls construction through administrative direction.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Safety standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

10+ years of experience in construction

PE credentialing (strong plus)

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Summary

Job Description:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates construction activities for a wide variety of industrial projects.
• Project types range from Water/Wastewater plants (primarily) to factories/production facilities, data centers across a wide variety of industries and clients.
• Typical workload volume is overseeing one large project or a couple/several smaller projects.
• Ensures that project goals are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
• Manages Project Engineers, Superintendents and Foremen who supervise construction employees; charged with overall direction, coordination and evaluation of team.
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client to facilitate construction activities.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan, assign duties/responsibilities and authority.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project - arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure work progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine the timeframe, funding limitations, project procedures, staffing requirements, and available resources to various phases of project.
• Reviews status reports from project personnel and modifies schedules/plans as needed.
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of governmental agencies and subcontractors.
• Understands and is able to analyze and execute CPM-based project schedules.
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built safely, on schedule and within budget.
• Represent company in Owner progress meetings.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts and responsible for project profit or loss.
• Lead project team in daily field coordination meeting, weekly block schedule meeting and monthly safety kickoff meeting.
• Mentoring and assist with career development of other team members.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervisory responsibilities, in accordance with policies and applicable laws, include: interviewing/hiring; training; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding/disciplining; addressing complaints/resolving problems.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• PE credentialing is not required but is a strong plus
• 10+ years’ experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management required
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards.
• 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 vital
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills essential
• Business oriented person
• Ability to assure responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.
  
  

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.