Project Manager

$85,000 - $157,000/Yr

Keller Foundations - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

11-50 employees

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

Keller is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Atlanta, GA office. The role involves overseeing geotechnical construction projects, managing business development, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The Project Manager will be responsible for leading project teams, managing financial aspects, and developing client relationships to maximize profitability.

Responsibilities

• Identifies new opportunities and coordinates with the management team for support and overall strategy.
• Helps to identify new markets, clients, and technologies while building client relationships.
• Assembles proposals including risk assessment, estimating, technical writing, and client Q & A.
• Responsible for negotiation of contracts and understanding contract requirements.
• Coordinates with the pre-construction team if applicable.
• Understands and complies with Keller risk management policies and procedures.
• Recognizes major risks and takes appropriate measures to reduce risks to the company.
• Responsible for designs, submittals, material ordering, pre-job planning, and scheduling.
• Plans pre-project meetings with the Superintendent and other entities as required.
• Develops plans and strategies with the project team to maximize profitability of projects.
• Builds and leads effective project-based teams.
• Ensures the work performed meets specified requirements and stays on schedule and budget.
• Identifies and addresses challenges and opportunities to maximize profitability.
• Identifies, tracks, and addresses changes; escalates changes when necessary.
• Approves and monitors weekly and monthly financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and other metrics throughout the project duration.
• Manages A/R collections.
• Ensures compliance with all Keller and OSHA safety requirements.
• Works in partnership with HSEQ to support employees and project management teams in the event of a safety incident.
• Resolves all quality nonconformance issues and exercises stop work authority for safety and quality issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 5 years geotechnical, construction, or industry-related experience preferred.
• Excellent computer, written, and verbal communication skills necessary.

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay