Project Manager - Water - Dayton, OH

Shook Construction; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Shook Construction in Dayton, OH is seeking an experienced construction project manager to provide overall management direction for multiple projects. You will set objectives, coordinate with clients, and supervise on-site teams including superintendents and project engineers to ensure successful delivery.

The role emphasizes safety, quality control, and financial performance, with focus on developing staff, driving performance reviews, and maintaining schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret complex documents.
• Proficiency with Primavera/Oracle scheduling and related software.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management direction to projects and establish objectives.
• Negotiate subcontracts and manage procurement.
• Lead project staff and mentor Project Engineers.
• Maintain client liaison and foster long-term relationships.
• Develop and monitor schedules, budgets, and cash flow.
• Implement safety, quality, and risk management plans.
• Collaborate with Risk Management and preconstruction services.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Client relationships

Labor negotiations

Professional networks

Community involvement

Recruitment

Tech trends

Education

BS degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Primavera/Oracle

Sage Timberline

AutoCAD

Viewpoint

Job description

Job Purpose Provides overall management direction to one or more projects, establishes project objectives and policies, maintains liaison with clients, and monitors construction and financial activities through administrative direction of onsite Superintendent, as well as mentoring Project Engineers.

Job Purpose Provides overall management direction to one or more projects, establishes project objectives and policies, maintains liaison with clients, and monitors construction and financial activities through administrative direction of onsite Superintendent, as well as mentoring Project Engineers. Areas of focus include the following Objective Key Results: Compliance – Support the project team’s efforts to enhance performance metrics relative to profitability, risk management, safety, quality control, and standard operating procedures. People – Drive the development of project engineers on your projects. Plan and execute a regular schedule of formal performance reviews and continuous personnel development meetings with project engineers. Client Satisfaction – Optimize client relationships through communication and operational excellence; focus on positioning for future work. Engage the Director of Operations to strategically enhance these efforts.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities The individual in this position is expected to be able to successfully perform the following duties and responsibilities according to Shook’s Policies and Procedures and established business practices. This individual will have the best opportunity to succeed in this position by embracing Shook’s Mission / Vision / Values.

Operational Excellence

• Manages critical subcontractors.
• Negotiates the subcontracts and purchase agreements including terms and conditions
• Manages a project-dedicated staff and establishes roles and expectations for each member.
• Initiates and maintains relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Creates and manages a schedule of values and pay applications.
• Assists in creating and carrying out a job-specific safety plan.
• Ensures a quality control plan is developed and implemented.
• Manages the procurement process including labor, equipment, materials, and subcontracts.
• Prepares and maintains accurate financial forecasting with an emphasis on labor, equipment, and cash flow.
• Manages personnel development.
• Creates and manages the project schedule (cost and resource loaded as required).
• Participates in all preconstruction services, including assisting Risk Management with prequalification and SDI procedures.

People Management and Development Complete annual and 90-day performance reviews for Project Engineers and Senior Project Engineers with input from RM/DO.

Reporting Relationships

• The position reports to the Director of Operations
• The position is mentored by: Senior Project Manager
• The position is a mentor for: Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer
• Position to work closely with Project Superintendent, Superintendent, and Senior Superintendent

Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with clients.
• Experience in participating in labor negotiations favorable.
• Member of a professional organization is helpful.
• Member of a community organization is helpful.
• Participate in career fairs and recruitment.
• Keep up with current technology (BIM, 3D Modelling, Pipe Detailing, Etc.).

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience

• 4-year BS degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent experience.
• 5-10 years of construction experience

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or styles. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, customers/owners, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills: Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook is required. Primavera/Oracle scheduling, Sage Timberline, AutoCAD, and Viewpoint are a plus.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Motor Vehicle report required. LEED certification is a plus. PE certification is a plus. ICRA/Healthcare Construction Certificates are a plus.

Physical Demands: Light or low amount of physical exertion. Limited manual dexterity or physical manipulation. Minimal or low level of physical stamina and endurance. Maintain regular and punctual attendance, work overtime as assigned, travel overnight as required, drive long distances, work in cold, hot, dusty, loud environments, and comply with all company policies and procedures including safety.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications If selected, a Background Check, Motor Vehicle Report, and Drug/Alcohol test will be required.