Project Manager

Layne Christensen Company; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking a Project Manager to deliver operational excellence on water well drilling, well rehab or pump installation projects. You will focus on profitability, safety, and strong field communication.

In this role, you will forecast revenue and costs, coordinate budgets with estimators, and work with operations teams to meet schedules while maintaining high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• BS degree preferred with 1+ years of project management experience in water well drilling or a construction environment.
• Knowledge of water well drilling or similar industry practices.
• Demonstrated decision-making, leadership, supervisory, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Forecast project revenue and cost to ensure profitability goals are met.
• Coordinate with estimators and project controls to establish budget.
• Coordinate with operations teams to manage resources to meet project schedule.
• Participate in bid review and bid scheduling with business development to ensure feasibility.
• Establish relationships with vendors, generate invoices, and track field crew safety credentials.

Education

BS degree

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary. This position is responsible for delivering operational excellence and ensuring client satisfaction on assigned water well drilling, well rehab or pump installation and repair projects, including engaged people, well-maintained equipment, and exceptional safety.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform accurate project revenue and cost forecasting to ensure profitability goals are met.
• Coordinate with estimators and project controls group to establish budget.
• Coordinate efforts with business development and operations teams to manage resources to meet project schedule.
• Participate in bid review and bid closing to ensure accuracy of bid and evaluate project feasibility; work with business development team to develop bid schedule.
• Generate purchase orders, gather subcontractor and equipment or material quotes, establish relationships with vendors, generate invoices, and keep track of field crew safety credentials.
• Provide environment where dynamic project communication occurs between Superintendents and Area Manager to ensure work is accomplished in an efficient, profitable, and safe manner.
• Ensure proper job controls, i.e. quantities, costs, revenue and schedule.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, corporate management, inspectors, etc., providing customer service to develop long-term partnerships with the client base.
• Ensure accurate project reports for the job, allowing for continuous improvement in performance.
• Run projects at profitability levels to meet or exceed expected margins.
• Understand, comply with, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

Education and Experience

BS degree preferred 1+ years of project management experience in water well drilling or a construction environment Knowledge of water well drilling or similar industry practices. Maintain the ability to work in a high-production environment. Demonstrated decision-making, excellent leadership, supervisory, communication, and organizational skills. Accuracy at all times.

LAYNE

Our Benefits at a Glance: Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

• Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.
• Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
• Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range: $79,972.00 - $119,958.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For additional information on applicant/employee rights.