About Our Company
Claude H. Nix Construction is seeking a dynamic, thoughtful, and reliable Project Manager with great leadership and people skills. We are an underground construction company that strives to make a difference in the world by providing and improving community infrastructure in a way that minimizes environmental impact and is economically sustainable. We do really cool stuff, underground.
We look for smart, reliable, and capable people and provide them with opportunities to reach their career goals. We focus on providing professional growth, promoting from within with a competitive salary/package. We are a family-oriented group that loves the outdoors and the comradery gained by working hard as a team. Our core company values safety, honor, innovation, communication, and strength provide a framework where employees are empowered to be their best selves.
Job Description
The Project Manager/Estimator is responsible for compiling competitive bids while developing and maintaining good customer relations and service. This role works at the direction of the Operations Manager and coordinates with the foreman and administration support services, including supervising field management and field and estimating assistants for maintaining profitability of jobs.
•What You Will Do:Prepare, set up, maintain project schedules, controls, and budgets
•Prepare and negotiate change orders on projects
•Regular communication with client and field employees to ensure quality, safety, profitability, and contract deadlines met
•Effectively exchange information with stakeholders
•Conduct bi-weekly progress meetings, attend/coordinate regular project progress meetings with clients, owners, engineers, etc.
•Coordinate trucking/transport needs with Shop Manager
•Ensure construction best practices, performance indicators, metrics, company knowledge/advancement processes are accurate
•Manage margins and Job cost target
•Complete project closeout procedures on 100% of jobs for invoicing, billings
•Plan/prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with Company goals
•Build partnerships, work collaboratively with others to meet objectives
•Hold self and others accountable
•Consistently achieve positive results, even under tough circumstances
•Handle conflict situations effectively
•Rebound from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
•Complete understanding of contract commitments and requirements
•Attend educational opportunities, stay current with construction technology/methodology
•Regularly coordinate with Sr. Project Manager/Estimator and/or Operations Manager
All other duties as assigned
What You Will Bring:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
•Work experience in Civil Construction, specifically underground pipelines or road building required
•A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in project management in the construction industry, with a focus on civil construction projects preferred
•Work experience managing both small and large-scale projects from initiation to closeout, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and quality control
•In-depth knowledge of civil construction principles and practices
•Proficiency with project management software (specifically Excel, Project, Hard Dollar, or similar), scheduling software, and other relevant tools
•Familiarity with relevant building codes, regulations, and industry standards
•Strong leadership skills, including ability to motivate and manage teams
•Excellent communication and negotiation skills, ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
•Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions,
•Ability to think strategically and anticipate potential issues before they arise
•Understanding of business principles and financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
•Knowledge of safety protocols and compliance requirements for construction projects, including OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standards
•Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapt to changing priorities, work well under pressure
•Maintain high level of professionalism and ethical standards in all aspects of the job, including maintaining confidentiality, avoiding conflicts of interest, and adhering to company policies and procedures
What You Will Experience:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•Work is generally performed in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for long periods of time; use computer to enter data; use telephone to converse with customers and employees.
•The employee is regularly required to: perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement, feel the attributes of objects, grasp, push, and reach with arms or hands.
•Work site walkthroughs may occur and require site visits – Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment must be worn at all times and alertness to any site hazards is required during site visits.
•Must be able to occasionally move objects of 15 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
•Employee assistance program
Work Location: In person
Ogden, UT
Full-time
$120,000-$160,000
