City Rise Safety - Sr. Project Management/Sales: Bakersfield
JOB SUMMARY:
The Sr. Project Manager (SPM) will provide customers with daily traffic control and rental project schedules, as well as job costing, project evaluations, and weekly assessments. The position will gather and provide project details while partnering with customers, operations, traffic technicians, warehouse, accounting departments, purchasing agents, and dispatchers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•Capture and coordinate customer requests for rentals, traffic control, permits, or TCP’s while providing expertise to each area of the business.
•Lead pre-job meetings with customers and internal departments.
•Ensure that all projects are delivered or serviced on time, within scope, and within budget
•Ensure resource availability and allocation by communicating regularly with internal departments.
•Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
•Work with customers and cities to coordinate and secure permits as necessary or partner with the internal permit department
•Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility and safe
•Develop a detailed project plan to track progress and costing
•Actively pursue new business by researching local contractors and attending industry events.
•Review and share project performance with the manager, sales, operations, and other departments
•Report and escalate any customer or safety concerns
•Manage and build relationships with the client and all stakeholders
•Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
•Review Traffic Plans to recommend proper traffic control and equipment needs to customers and scheduling.
•Attend pre-job walks and post-job walks
•Follow and adhere to Union Contract language
•Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
•3-5 years in the construction industry working directly within operations, sales, project management or estimation
•2-5 years in the traffic control industry a plus
•Project management certification or equivalent strongly desired
•Strong problem-solving skills
•Strong Communication both verbal and written
•Ability to maintain a pleasant and cheerful customer service demeanor
•Positive, can-do attitude in the face of adversity
•Extreme organizational skills
•Ability to accurately maintain financial and inventory records
•Ability to work with various computer systems
•Ability to work nights and weekends if needed
•Ability to multi-task and work in high-stress environments
•Previous experience in project management is preferred
•Previous experience in construction environment required
•Ability to work independently
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
•Moderate physical effort required to sit, stand at files, bend, stoop, lift, walk, and climb.
•Average lift is less than 10 lbs.
•Requires ability to use a keyboard and monitor.
•Light or low amount of physical exertion.
•Limited manual dexterity or physical manipulation.
•Minimal or low level of physical stamina and endurance.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. In addition to our competitive wages, we provide the opportunity to become a critical part of the growth of our organization. If you are ready to challenge yourself, please reply to this post with your resume and salary history.
Employment is contingent upon new employees verifying legal permission to work in the United States and successfully passing criminal and drug screening.