Nashville-Based Geotechnical Project Manager - Lead Complex Builds

Keller North America, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Keller North America, Inc. seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee geotechnical projects from its Nashville, TN location. You will lead project teams, manage budgets, and ensure deliverables meet scope and schedule.

The role requires a civil engineering or construction management background, at least five years of related experience, and strong communication skills. You will work with clients and the management team to maximize profitability while upholding Keller safety standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Identifies new opportunities and coordinates with the management team for support and overall strategy.
• Assembles proposals which include 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.
• Fully understands and complies with Keller risk management policies and procedures.
• Recognizes major risks and takes appropriate measures to reduce risks to the company.
• 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.
• Builds and leads effective project-based teams.
• 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.
• Identifies, tracks and addresses changes; escalates changes when necessary.
• Approves and monitors weekly and monthly financial reports, forecasts, budgets and other metrics throughout the duration of the project.
• Manages A/R collections.
• Ensures compliance with 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.

Skills

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Keller North America, Inc. seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee geotechnical projects from its Nashville, TN location. You will lead project teams, manage budgets, and ensure deliverables meet scope and schedule.

The role requires a civil engineering or construction management background, at least five years of related experience, and strong communication skills. You will work with clients and the management team to maximize profitability while upholding Keller safety standards.