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Project ManagerVolkert • Lafayette, LA, US
Project Manager

Project Manager

Volkert • Lafayette, LA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced  Project Manager  to support our Program Management department within our  West Gulf Region  located in  Baton Rouge, LA or Lafayette, LA.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Construction Management / Architecture / Engineering or related field.

What you’ll be doing :

Project Execution

  • Acts as the company representative with the client, internal subconsultants, and third-party consultants and contractors during the program execution.
  • Prepares a Project Execution Plan (PEP) that identifies the project team organization, specific task or phases, and all work to complete the project. The PEP outlines a schedule to ensure the project is completed on time and develops an estimate and schedule of the manpower required.
  • Holds a project kick-off meeting to review the PEP with project team members.
  • Ensure Quality Control reviews are conducted and documented.
  • Notifies accounting when the project is ready for the closure cycle and ensures all files and documents are retained in accordance with corporate policy.
  • Maintains daily contact with field personnel during all field activities.

Project Monitoring and Review

  • Maintains direct contact with clients on a continuing basis to address technical and scheduling issues.
  • Conducts project staff meetings to review progress and improve communication and coordination.
  • Participates in the month-end project review that coincides with monthly billing and status reports.
  • Prepares and presents a detailed project review for the Group Manager.
  • Monitors and reports progress toward project milestones associated with the design, bid, and construction phases of assigned projects.
  • Prepares and issues a monthly project progress report.
  • Reviews Revenue Summary Reports monthly.
  • Maintains accurate documentation of job progress through daily logs and other reports.
  • Project Control

  • Develops project documents, processes, and procedures required to support quality control and final project deliverables.
  • Aids in the development, implementation, and maintenance of master budgets and schedules.
  • Ensures that all technical design changes are approved to conform to the standards, systems and procedures as prescribed by the requirements of the project.
  • Collaborates with the Operations Manager and other Project Managers to resolve scheduling or technical issues.
  • Ensures proper documentation and timely communication of requests for information (RFIs), architectural supplemental instructions (ASIs), contract addenda, shop drawings and submittals, change order requests, and other project and program communications.
  • Reviews and approves schedules of values, payment applications, and change order requests on behalf of the owner and / or client.
  • Maintains project files and document archive using web-based project management information system (PMIS) and other project management software.
  • Evaluates the effect of scope changes on project budgets and schedules, then negotiates with the client to increase fees required to accommodate such scope changes as necessary.
  • Reviews, approves, and provides necessary documentation for invoicing in a timely manner.
  • Maintains client accounts including collection of Accounts Receivable (AR’s).
  • Anticipates problems and works with clients, architects / engineers, contractors, field personnel to identify and implement corrective actions.
  • Keeps client informed of the day-to-day project activities.
  • What you need to have :

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Construction Management / Architecture / Engineering or related field.
  • Preference for RA licensure and / or certifications such as LEED AP, AIA, NCARB or Professional Engineering (PE) in the State of Louisiana.
  • A broad construction management background and project / program management experience on similar project types; can come from work experience as an architect / engineer, contractor, and / or facilities manager.
  • Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience.
  • Project Management and / or Estimator experience in construction projects, or experience in overseeing / managing facilities, are important.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
  • If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).
  • Why Volkert?

    Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work / life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

    Key Benefits :

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Employer-Paid Life / AD&D insurance
  • Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
  • Wellness incentives
  • Student Debt Retirement Match
  • Additional voluntary benefits
  • The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

    “For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

    – Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

    EOE-Race / Sex / Vets / Disabled

    Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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