Senior Project Manager

Keller North America, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Keller North America, Inc. in Asheville, NC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex geotechnical projects from proposal through execution.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage schedules, budgets, and client relations to deliver safe, cost-effective foundations solutions. The role emphasizes risk management, change control, and final delivery while mentoring staff, engaging with industry associations, and ensuring compliance with Keller and OSHA safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 10 years geotechnical, construction or industry related experience preferred.
• Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Reviews the contract, scope of work and design documents to fully understand the clients’ expectations and project requirements.
• Monitors the expectations, timelines, and deliverables of the prospective client.
• Oversees the development of the construction schedule framework.
• Collaborates, if applicable, with pre-construction team in the proposal generation effort.
• Fully understand and comply with Keller risk management policies and procedures.
• Recognize major risks and take appropriate measures to reduce risk to the company.
• Oversees job transition, administrative and operation start-up meetings as defined by company process and procedures.
• Manages the development of the project staffing plan.
• Ensures that the project team’s knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the project needs.
• Implements the proper delegation of project roles and responsibilities to the project team.
• Obtains approval of the project schedule and ensures schedule changes are documented with the client.
• Participates in industry associations to advance industry practices and develop prospective client relationships.
• Identifies, tracks and addresses changes; escalates changes when necessary.
• Directs the project team in the development of financial and production budgets for each project which facilitates cost tracking and accounting; defines goals and project schedule; develops detailed procurement plans relating to equipment and material; selects vendors and subcontractors; develops site plans including location of equipment.
• Submits weekly dashboards, monthly financial reports, and forecasts, etc. to operations leadership.
• Reviews and manages key information related to the project including client feedback, change orders, material/equipment, and project cost reports.
• Manages project cash flow and change order management; escalates unresolved issues to business unit leadership as needed.
• Provides guidance, direction, coaching, and support to direct reports to maximize individual and overall team performance.
• Takes appropriate action to develop direct reports including, but not limited to, preparing and monitoring career development plans, promotions, demotions, lateral moves, corrective action, and progressive discipline.
• 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.
• Exercise stop work authority for Safety and Quality issues.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

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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 Senior Project Manager based out of our Asheville, NC location.

Responsibilities

Business Development and Proposal Preparations

• Reviews the contract, scope of work and design documents to fully understand the clients’ expectations and project requirements.


• Monitors the expectations, timelines, and deliverables of the prospective client.


• Oversees the development of the construction schedule framework.


• Collaborates, if applicable, with pre-construction team in the proposal generation effort.

Risk Management

• Fully understand and comply with Keller risk management policies and procedures.


• Recognize major risks and take appropriate measures to reduce risk to the company.

Initial Planning and Project Execution

• Oversees job transition, administrative and operation start-up meetings as defined by company process and procedures.


• Manages the development of the project staffing plan.


• Ensures that the project team’s knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the project needs.


• Implements the proper delegation of project roles and responsibilities to the project team.


• Obtains approval of the project schedule and ensures schedule changes are documented with the client.


• Participates in industry associations to advance industry practices and develop prospective client relationships.

Change Management

• Identifies, tracks and addresses changes; escalates changes when necessary.

Financial Management

• Directs the project team in the development of financial and production budgets for each project which facilitates cost tracking and accounting; defines goals and project schedule; develops detailed procurement plans relating to equipment and material; selects vendors and subcontractors; develops site plans including location of equipment.


• Submits weekly dashboards, monthly financial reports, and forecasts, etc. to operations leadership.


• Reviews and manages key information related to the project including client feedback, change orders, material/equipment, and project cost reports.


• Manages project cash flow and change order management; escalates unresolved issues to business unit leadership as needed.

People Management

• Provides guidance, direction, coaching, and support to direct reports to maximize individual and overall team performance.


• Takes appropriate action to develop direct reports including, but not limited to, preparing and monitoring career development plans, promotions, demotions, lateral moves, corrective action, and progressive discipline.

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.


• Exercise stop work authority for Safety and Quality issues.

Qualifications

Background Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, Experience)

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.


• Minimum 10 years geotechnical, construction or industry related experience preferred.


• Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills necessary.

Additional Information

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factorspermittedby law

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Holiday Pay

Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity