Project Manager

KELLER; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Keller is seeking a seasoned Project/Business Development professional for Odenton, MD to lead proposals and drive growth in geotechnical construction. You will coordinate with management, assess risk, and guide pre-construction planning and execution to maximize profitability.

The role requires 7+ years in geotechnical or related fields, a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree, and strong communication skills to manage client relations and project teams on site.

Qualifications

• 7+ years geotechnical, construction or industry related experience.
• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Business Development and Proposal Preparations: Identify opportunities, build client relationships, assemble proposals including risk assessment, estimation, and technical writing.
• Risk Management: Understand and apply Keller risk policies; identify major risks and mitigate them.
• Initial Planning: Design submissions, material ordering, pre-job planning and scheduling; plan pre-project meetings.
• Project Execution: Build and lead project teams; ensure work meets requirements; manage schedule and budget; address challenges to maximize profitability.
• Change Management: Identify and track changes; escalate where necessary.
• Financial Management: Approve and monitor financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and AR collections.
• Safety and Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with Keller and OSHA safety requirements; address quality nonconformance; stop work when needed.

Skills

Geotechnical industry experience

Proposal development

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Keller is the world leader in geotechnical construction and deep foundations. With a North American presence of over 100 years, we operate as the market leader with over 50 offices throughout the US and Canada. By connecting global resources and local experience, Keller develops innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to geotechnical challenges. Our values of integrity, collaboration, and excellence enable us to lead the industry in providing the optimal solution for our clients.

Location: Odenton, MD

Responsibilities

Business Development and Proposal Preparations

• Identifies new opportunities and coordinates with the management team for support and overall strategy. Helps to identify new markets, clients and technologies while building client relationships.
• Assembles proposals which includes performing 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.

Risk Management

• Fully understands and complies with Keller risk management policies and procedures.
• Recognizes major risks and takes appropriate measures to reduce risks to the company.

Initial Planning

• 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.

Project Execution

• 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.

Change Management

• Identifies, tracks and addresses changes; escalates changes when necessary.

Financial Management

• Approves and monitors weekly and monthly financial reports, forecasts, budgets and other metrics throughout the duration of the project.
• Manages A/R collections.

Safety and Quality Assurance

• Ensures compliance with all 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years geotechnical, construction or industry related experience preferred.
• Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills necessary.