Project Manager

New Orleans, LA, United States

General Description

The Project Manager I (PM I) will be responsible for all aspects of design-build/engineer-procure-construct projects including, but not limited to, management and administration of the prime contract, overseeing the engineering, design, procurement, scheduling, and construction management teams. This position is responsible for all facets of project execution including, but not limited to, direction and coordination of the field office and management and administration of construction subcontracts and purchase orders.

The PM I is responsible for the supervision of all field operations on assigned projects and may, on a temporary basis, be required to perform all aspects of their project management-related duties from the site of the work.

The PM I will oversee the auditing and inspection of work performed by construction subcontractors for compliance to the contract specifications and tests, and audit report preparation.

Duties Manages integrated Design-Build (DB)/Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) teams from project inception through completion

Provides overall direction and coordination of intermediate and final engineering design and construction activities

Administration and management of the prime contract, construction subcontracts, and purchase orders

Ensures compliance with customer goals and expectations associated with safety, quality, and environmental stewardship

Plans, executes, and provides reporting on overall project performance

Works directly with the customer to ensure optimal communication, customer satisfaction, and effective coordination between the project and other activities occurring at the jobsite

Mitigates and effectively resolves potential disputes

Develops and provides oversight to ensure compliance with project-specific health and safety plans and project-specific quality control and quality assurance plans

Responds to and/or oversees Requests for Information

Performs value engineering and constructability reviews

Develops a procurement status report with the engineering design, procurement, scheduling and estimating teams, and defines the segregation of work by subcontract and purchase order packages

Develops and/or oversees subcontractor and supplier scope, price, and schedule exhibits for subcontract and purchase order packages

Works with procurement teams to coordinate local bidding efforts

Procurement oversight of subcontracts and purchase orders

Reviews and approves subcontract and purchase order invoices

Oversight of subcontractor and purchase order submittals

Develops initial project-specific schedules in conjunction with engineering design, scheduling, procurement, and field construction staff

Monitors the overall progress of conceptual design, intermediate and final engineering design, and construction activities

Administers and manages changes to the prime contract

Develops a project-specific Schedule of Values

Submits and expedites timely receipt of progress payments

Coordinates, prepares, and presents progress, budget forecasting, and schedule management reports on a monthly basis

Project close-out and warranty administration

Performs post-construction cost review and reporting

Ensures optimal relations among project stakeholders (customers, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers)

Trains and mentors junior staff

Performs any other duties assigned

Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures

Required Experience and Education Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, or equivalent field; equivalent work experience, or combination of work and education, may be substituted

5+ years’ experience in Construction Project Management, with direct DB/EPC projects in the power delivery industry preferred; ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in transmission, distribution, and substation work

Must be well versed in various aspects of engineering, design, and construction, and contracting methodologies, as well as project planning and management-related tasks and activities including, but not limited to, engineering, estimating, scheduling, bidding, project management and administration and management of prime contracts, preparation and administration of purchase orders and subcontracts, field supervision, budget control, safety, quality assurance, etc.

Skills Self-starter

Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team

Strong problem evaluation/solving skills

Strong team building skills

Understanding of the project design process for projects

Understanding of integrated EPC process and project lifecycle is preferred

Understanding of construction means and methods

Ability to interact effectively and professionally with other team members

Strong organizational and time management skills

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Familiarity with estimating, scheduling, and project management software and processes; Primavera P6 preferred

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Strong knowledge and understanding of the power delivery industry

Strong knowledge of safety and environmental best practices employed by the power industry

Strong knowledge of quality control and quality assurance measures utilized by the power industry

Travel Requirements Travel: Yes

Percent of Time: Up to 50%, or as project needs require

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