PROJECT MANAGER

Socket.dev; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding working environment

Wellness initiatives

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Disability insurance

PTO Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Sauer seeks a Project Manager in the United States to lead project teams, manage day-to-day activities, and foster client relationships. You will oversee staff across functions, administer contracts, and drive schedule, cost, and quality controls on complex projects.

The role requires an accredited 5-year degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and at least five years of relevant experience, with proficiency in Primavera, Lean, PlanGrid, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Accredited 5-year degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with Federal and/or Private construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost, schedule, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages staff assigned to the project including managers and supervisors.
• Understand and administer prime contract and subcontract agreements.
• Establish project objectives, policies and performance standards.
• Manage budget and financial reporting; protect company’s interests and client relationships.
• Pre-qualify bidders, issue inquiry packages, and negotiate change orders.
• Prepare master schedule and oversee updates.
• Oversee cost control and change management systems.
• Manage Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
• Attend and lead project meetings; ensure ethics and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Risk management

Contract management

Safety compliance

Education

5-year accredited degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera

LEAN

PlanGrid

MS Office

Job description

Project Manager

Primary Function

Long term employment to provide leadership for project teams, overall daily management of projects and subcontractors, ability to develop great working relationships with clients.

Typical Duties

• Directs and responsible for all staff assigned to the project through direct reporting typically consisting of managers and supervisors heading up the various functions (i.e., Quality Manager, Superintendents, Safety Manager, and others as appropriate for the project).
• Understand and administer the Company’s prime contract and subcontract agreements.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of Corporate/Division’s policy while assuring compliance with all Federal government requirements.
• Manage budget and financial reporting, interpret, and analyze reports to ensure adherence to project budget. Manage financial aspect of contract (rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect Company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with client(s).
• Pre-qualify and evaluate potential bidders, issue, and prepare inquiry packages; award contracts; and issue change orders. Negotiate and process extra work claims.
• Prepare initial master schedule and oversee updates.
• Oversee cost control and change management systems.
• Responsible for the management and administration of the project’s Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
• Attend and lead project meetings, including progress, pre-construction, and pre-award.
• Ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements throughout the business unit.
• Provide leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee, and pricing decisions.
• Drive enforcement of safety protocols by the project staff.
• Oversee the administration of the quality assurance/quality control program.
• Oversee project close-out; owner contact for post-constructions, including warranty period.
• Provide on an as-needed basis estimating support for the Division
• Assume additional responsibilities as required by the Division’s operating needs or as directed/required by the Division Manager.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Experience

Education and experience requirements include: Accredited 5-year degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and a minimum of 5 years’ experience with Federal and/or Private construction projects. Thorough knowledge of construction cost, schedule, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting principles. Switch Gear Replacement, heavy electric scope, 750-day duration. Proven written and verbal communication abilities; proficiency with computer applications, including MS Office Plan Grid. Must have advanced presentation skills. Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule. Ability to implement leading-edge technologies such as Primavera and LEAN to benefit the project. Must be LEED Accredited. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Outstanding working environment
• Wellness initiatives
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Short-term and long-term disability
• PTO Leave
• Paid Holidays

Sauer is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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