Project Manager

Keller North America, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Keller North America, Inc. seeks an experienced Project Manager based out of our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania location. The Project Manager is responsible for managing the construction of geotechnical projects, ensuring deliverables meet scope and budget while leading project teams to success.

The role involves business development, risk and financial management, planning, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards to maximize profitability and client satisfaction.

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

• Business Development and Proposal Preparations: Identifies new opportunities and coordinates with management for strategy; builds client relationships.
• Risk Management: Understands Keller risk policies and mitigates major risks.
• Initial Planning: Designs, submittals, material ordering, pre-job planning and scheduling.
• Project Execution: Builds and leads project teams; ensures work meets requirements and stays on schedule and budget.
• Change Management: Identifies and tracks changes; escalates when necessary.
• Financial Management: Approves and monitors financial reports, forecasts, budgets and other metrics; manages A/R.
• Safety and Quality Assurance: Ensures OSHA safety requirements; resolves quality nonconformance; stops work for safety/quality issues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

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Overview

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.

Keller is looking for an experienced Project Managerbased out of our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania location.

The Project Manager is responsible for managing the construction of geotechnical projects. Size and scope of projects range from $50,000-5,000,000. Works directly with clients to ensure deliverables meet scope and budget. Leads project teams to achieve success.

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

• Background Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, Experience)
  • 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

Additional Information

• Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000 per year
• Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permitted by law

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay

Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.