Concrete Project Manager

Job Description

At McAlvain, we are looking for specific attributes that fit our culture. Candidates are required to have certain inherent character traits for all positions within the organization. Our primary focus is centered around the traits of the PERSON. Secondary to that are the technical requirements of the job. Understanding the position being applied for is important but if the attributes below do not match your character, McAlvain will not be the right employer for you. The right kind of person is vital to us because we are constantly challenging ourselves to elevate our potential.

Humble, Resilient, Honest, Driven, Team Player, Emotionally Intelligent, Passionate, Dependable, Flexible and Accountable

Interpersonal Requirements:

Ensure productive and consistent communication between field and office staff.

Assist in subcontractor related problems and crucial conversations to mitigate potential issues and minimize impacts to job performance. Communicate issues and concerns with project superintendent and project executive.

Identify opportunities to provide further personal development for individual reports.

Take initiative and lead project team.

Exhibit ability to maintain composure during high-stress situations.

Serve as mentor and show exemplary interpersonal skills.

Exhibit ability to think through challenges from multiple angles, displaying an ability to arrive at productive conclusions. Support team in their ability to resolve challenges.

Strong communication skills while displaying patience with teaching and mentoring.

Recruits perspective team members based on company attributes

Business Acumen:

Consistently aware of budget and cost and make responsible fiscal decisions in conjunction with the project manager.

Oversee/Review the operational efficiency of McAlvain self-performed work. Efficiencies and areas for improvement measured through labor production report.

Primary role in planning, direction, and training of company quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) functions.

Ensure that project is maintaining a complete set of up-to-date contract documents, shop drawings, and “as built” / record drawings”.

Ensure that documentation of project progress per company Photographic Documentation and Daily/Weekly Construction Reporting policies.

Ensure efficient, timely, and high-quality project close out procedures.

Ensure that job cleanliness, branding, marketing, and presentation are maintained per company standards and approved Site Logistics Plans.

Have an entrepreneurial mindset with all project financials.

Develop and nurture strong Subcontractor relationships.

Provide business development and interfacing with clients to support continued business growth.

Technical Requirements:

Ability to work in a broad and diverse range of construction types, oversee the concrete construction effort to ensure the project is executed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. Work collaboratively with project superintendent, foreman, trades, client representatives, A/E representatives and other contractors in a professional manner.

Create a proactive safety culture that encourages “safety first” thinking and performance.

Administrate project safety program to ensure a safe and healthy work environment in compliance with corporate safety plan, regulations by owner, state, and OSHA, and project specific safety measures. Review, monitor, and support jobsite safety, conduct safety meetings and trainings on a regular basis. Perform safety audit on all jobs once per month including site visit and audit of project specific documentation (Job Hazard Analysis, Pre-Task Plans, etc.).

Exhibit ability to independently develop and project engineers. Exhibit a keen ability to identify and develop talent.

Provide technical assistance, constructability feedback, interpret drawings, and develop construction methods consistent with contract documents, budget, and schedule on projects in preconstruction and during construction.

Participate in purchasing and scheduling commitments with project superintendent as necessary.

Exhibit ability to independently develop and audit project schedules at all phases of design development with vision toward identifying and communicating challenges and opportunities.

Support the planning and coordination of on-site functions (engineering, scheduling and coordination of material deliveries, subcontractors, equipment, and manpower requirements).

Take a lead role in developing and implementing project procedures and standards.

Reinforce, support, and train industry and company standards to produce consistent results.

Be a catalyst for strong, efficient, timely decision making to ensure procurement, submittal, or other project management functions are managed effectively.

Establish and maintain relationships with field superintendents, foreman, and management teams. Support field superintendents and foreman in their positions by exhibiting strong leadership in recruiting, training, mentoring, and motivating.

Ensure foreman planning for self-performed work to anticipate equipment and manpower needs.

Ensure updated project schedules and sub-schedules are maintained as required. Increase overall schedule awareness.

Ensure field operations are aligned with the requirements of the Prime Agreement.

Ensure timely buyout of subcontracts for projects.

Monitors design details for cost and constructability.

Maintain familiarity with owner contract terms and risks.

Assist with project pursuits in developing early schedules, logistics plans, and work plans.

Reviews, approves, or denies purchase orders and pay requests.

Experience and Education:

4yr bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering.

Software: Bluebeam, Procore, Outbuild, Primavera, Vista.

Self-Perform Concrete Experience.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Concrete Project Engineer.

Strong grasp of all building construction trades.

Skilled in Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling.

Strong ability in cost projecting.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software.

Safety standards knowledge including OSHA 30 or greater.

Self-starter with the ability to set and ensure goals and tasks with strong leadership goals.