Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

Major Job Duties

This corporate office-based role is a key player in the coordination and management of O&M projects over the threshold of $10,000.00. It focuses on creating checks and balances, seeking bids and procuring vendors for the projects.

Primary Responsibilities

- Forecasting and Capital Planning Monitoring through ESRI and Jedox

- Ensure all capital expenditures are being allocated to appropriate assets via Elements

- Administer Construction Schedule, both Special Projects and O&M Projects

- Look for opportunities to package work to improve pricing/value, or move scope to/from Special Projects

- Continuing to seek vendors, build relationships, and expand our network

- Continue to build and administer database of asset codes with applicable support of vendors, suppliers, etc in all CSWR markets. Manage temp services as needed for data entry

- Coordinate pre bid Scope of Work meeting with RMs and Operation Partners

- Manage creation of MSAs (Master Service Agreements)

- Assemble Bid Documents

- Solicit proposals for work

- Hype the market, memorialize all communication accordingly i.e. ensure CSWR performs adequate due diligence to ensure we receive the fair market value for services

- Create and Administer VIR (volume incentive rebate) programs

- Analyze and evaluate i.e. create bid leveling / bid tabulation process, present to regional Construction Manager, RM and Operations

- Award the work (create POs) in NetSuite

- Communicate award with all participating vendors thanking them for time, giving feedback and discussing next opportunity

- Ensure all upfront vendor requirements are in place before vendor starts work. Example signed contract, vendor list, SOV, bond information, I-9s, W-2, COIs, Safety Program (or adoption of ours), MSDS sheets, submittals, etc.

- Update ESRI and Elements continuously with status and required asset tracking both with physical equipment, costs and official documentation and records

- Create and maintain Submittal Log

- Assist Regional Construction Managers in their processing of all assets and corresponding documents (for example as-builts, O&Ms and warranties) in Elements

- Develop and manage a check cutting compliance program with accounting, example lien waivers (including 2nd tier). Process all invoices

- All other duties as assigned

Personal Attributes

- Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly

- Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem

- Attention to Detail - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task from the beginning to the end of the project/task

- Communication, Oral & Written- Ability to communicate effectively with others using both the spoken/written word

- Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures

- Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards

- Judgment -Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information

- Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task

- Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems

- Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.

- Teamwork- Ability to work as part of a team

- Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations

Education/Skills

- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or a similar discipline

- Project Management certification is a plus

- 3+ years’ experience

- Advanced skills in all aspects of Microsoft Office