Senior Construction Project Manager

Walbridge; North Dakota; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe, inclusive environment

Career planning and development

Outstanding training programs

Job summary

Walbridge is seeking a seasoned Construction Program Director to lead a large, complex project or several medium-sized projects, directing both administrative and field teams. You will interface with clients, drive scope, estimates, scheduling, procurement, safety, and reporting to ensure project success in North Dakota.

In this role, you will set objectives, policies, and performance standards, supervise on-site operations, and monitor progress against budget.

Qualifications

• 4 year construction management /engineering degree or equivalent professional training and experience.
• Extensive (minimum 10 years) experience and knowledge of commercial construction activities, design, finance, and management required.
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities is vital; superior communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Must be a business-oriented professional.
• Reporting to regional Vice President of Operations, makes decisions and recommendations which can greatly impact corporate relationship with Client and project profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. Includes interfacing with client representatives, A/E representatives, subcontractors, end users, security, etc.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy. Plan, coordinate and/or supervise activities of all company personnel on assigned project(s).
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures. Authorize/approve all purchase requisitions, change requests, etc.
• Ensure all company, client, and project policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered to. Interpret policies as required.
• Maintain official project log and documentation files. Assist with implementation/interpretation of safety programs. Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with Client.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by regional management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Management techniques

Education

4 year construction management/engineering degree or equivalent professional training and experience

Job description

Walbridge is seeking a seasoned Construction Program Director to lead a large, complex project or several medium-sized projects, directing both administrative and field teams. You will interface with clients, drive scope, estimates, scheduling, procurement, safety, and reporting to ensure project success in North Dakota.

In this role, you will set objectives, policies, and performance standards, supervise on-site operations, and monitor progress against budget.