Project Manager - DOT

Fessler & Bowman - Holly, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Holly, MI

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Project Manager at Fessler & Bowman, Inc. is responsible for leading project teams to successfully complete construction projects from initial hand-off through to final completion and close-out. This role involves overall project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations. The Project Manager plays a crucial role in maintaining project budgets, managing contracts, and collaborating with field operations to achieve project profitability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Project Start-Up 2 weeks prior to the start of the project.
• Conduct Project Close-Out meetings within 45 days of completion on each project.
• Document and distribute accurate and complete meeting minutes including 'Lessons Learned'.
• Create, maintain, and close out accurate project budgets that track project financial performance including productivity.
• Ensure timely processing of the project A/R and A/P requirements in conjunction with corporate financial team support.
• Manage the prime contract and prime contract change orders.
• Ensure work outside of the prime contract scope is only performed after receipt of written authorization to proceed.
• Develop, maintain, and cascade the project schedule to field operations and subcontractors.
• Resolve all scheduling conflicts with the customer.
• Complete the Job Progress Report (JPR) process monthly.
• Review Project Daily Log on each project daily for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate concerns to the project teams and field operations.
• Work closely with the General Superintendent and Equipment Director to ensure equipment usage does not exceed the budget.
• Prepare list of project issues and contribute to the weekly Regional Coordination Meeting.
• Identify and discuss project issues to seek resolution.
• Report and escalate project risk management concerns to Regional Director.
• Review all V-plans and sequencing plans with field operations to identify build issues.
• Lead, coach and develop PE's and APM's.
• Perform project document process and control.
• Review project safety requirements and collaborate with Regional Safety Manager.
• Secure all licensing and permits required for the project prior to starting the job.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering preferred, or equivalent in training and experience.
• At least five (5) years of relatable construction experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals.

Nice-to-haves

• Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance