Project Manager

Keller-North-America,-Inc.; Providence (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Keller North America, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager based in Asheville, NC. The role focuses on business development, proposal preparation and overall project leadership within geotechnical and construction contexts.

You will coordinate with management, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and drive profitability while maintaining safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has a civil engineering or construction management background with at least five years in geotechnical or

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 including risk assessment, estimating, engineering, technical writing, site visits and client Q&A.
• Negotiates contracts and understands contract requirements.
• Plans pre-project meetings and develops plans with the project team to maximize profitability.
• Builds and leads project-based teams to meet schedule and budget.
• Monitors weekly/monthly financial reports, forecasts and budgets; manages A/R collections.
• Ensures compliance with Keller safety requirements and addresses quality issues.

Job description

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Overview

Keller is the world leader in geotechnical constructionanddeep foundations. With a North American presence of over 100 years, weoperateas 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 industryinproviding theoptimalsolution for our clients.

Keller is looking for an experienced Project Managerbased out of our Asheville, NClocation.

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

Initial PlanningResponsible 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 ManagementIdentifies, tracks and addresses changes; escalates changes when necessary.

Financial ManagementApproves 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

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 factorspermittedby 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity