Project Manager

Keller Management Services, LLC; Town of Colfax (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keller is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join our Greensboro, NC team. The role supports business development, proposal preparation, and project execution for geotechnical and construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and 7+ years of related experience, with strong communication skills and experience in piling, shoring and grouting operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Identify new opportunities and coordinate with management for support and strategy.
• Assemble proposals including risk assessment, evaluating opportunities to increase profit, estimating, engineering, technical writing, site visits and client Q&A.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure understanding of contract requirements.
• Coordinate with pre-construction team.
• Understand Keller risk management policies and procedures and implement them on projects.
• Plan pre-project meetings and develop strategies to maximize profitability.
• Ensure work meets specified requirements and stays on schedule and within budget.
• Identify and address changes; escalate as needed.
• Monitor weekly and monthly financial reports, forecasts, budgets and other metrics; manage A/R collections.
• Ensure compliance with Keller and OSHA safety requirements; support employees and project teams in safety and quality issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

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 Assistant Project Manager based out of our Greensboro, NC location.

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

• 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

Qualified candidates will have:

• 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.
• Experience in piling, shoring and grouting operations preffered.

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