Project Manager

Kokosing Industrial, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Kokosing Industrial, Inc. is seeking an experienced project leader to plan, direct, and coordinate construction activities for a variety of industrial projects, including water and wastewater facilities and production plants.

You will oversee project engineers, superintendents, and foremen to ensure timely delivery within budget while maintaining safety standards. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and 7+ years of experience in construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is required or strong plus.
• 7+ years’ construction management experience including project planning, finance, and leadership.
• PE credentialing is not required but is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate construction activities for industrial projects including water/ wastewater facilities and plants.
• Lead project engineers, superintendents, and foremen; manage budget, schedule, and safety.
• Establish objectives, staffing, procedures, and performance standards in line with policy.
• Monitor progress, report status, and adjust plans to meet time and funding constraints.
• Represent Kokosing in owner progress meetings and coordinate with subcontractors and authorities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling (CPM)

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

CPM Scheduling

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.Job Description:Summary: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 ManagementPE credentialing is not required but is a strong plus7+ years’ experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management requiredOpen to other large construction experienceSkills and Abilities:Understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards.Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performanceThorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities vitalSuperior communication and interpersonal skills essentialBusiness oriented personAbility to assure responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.BENEFITS:Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.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.