Project Manager - #3000

Medium; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Trim seeks a Project Manager for our Construction Team in Cleveland. You will act as the on-site liaison with the client and community, coordinate with contractors, and manage project scope, schedule, and budget while mentoring junior staff.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and have 10+ years of related engineering or construction management experience, with excellent technical writing, organization, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of related engineering or construction management experience.
• Excellent technical writing, organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site liaison with the client and community.
• Maintain excellent client relations.
• Conduct field inspections.
• Coordinate and communicate with contractors regarding construction activity.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Estimate fees, review project plans and specifications.
• Manage resources to deliver project on time and under budget while meeting client expectations.
• Provide design/technical expertise to project.

Skills

On-site coordination

Client relations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

What We Offer

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Construction Team in our Cleveland office. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and at least ten years of experience on construction projects. Excellent technical writing, organization and communication skills are essential. Candidates must be self-motivated and able to work well with others.

Typical responsibilities include

• Act as the on-site liaison with the client and community
• Maintain excellent client relations
• Conduct field inspections
• Coordinate and communicate with contractors regarding construction project activity
• Mentor junior staff
• Responsible for project proposal development including positioning, approach, preparation and pricing
• Responsible for project execution including scope, schedule and budget
• Manage resources to successfully deliver project to client on time and under budget while meeting or exceeding client expectations
• Provide design/technical expertise to project
• Coordinate the design function with various team members on the project
• Ensure employees have knowledge and tools to complete tasks
• Generate additional sales through business development activities
• Supervise project review (QA/QC) meetings
• Assist with project reports and technical presentations
• Attend client, staff and project meetings
• Estimate fees, review project plans and specifications
• Maintain a safe working environment

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Skills / Experience

• High school diploma
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field is preferred or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of related engineering or construction management experience

About Wade Trim

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.

To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.

Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.

Wade Trim is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer.