Civil Work Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

K2 Construction is driven to deliver the highest quality in the construction industry on every project, which is accomplished through its professional employees, dedicated staff and sincere commitment to safety and efficiency.

K2 Construction was founded in 2001 and is locally owned and operated in Lincoln, Nebraska. This central location allows us to mobilize throughout the Midwest quickly and efficiently.

As a proud leader in the underground construction industry we have the resources necessary to provide the most professional employees and goal oriented solutions for your needs.

Understanding that there are many factors that determine the quality of a contractor, we choose to focus our attention on the safety of our employees, satisfaction of our clients, and quality of our services.

For K2, it’s not about being the biggest underground construction company, but the best.

The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for managing safe and profitable utility service projects for our services Division.

The project manager will be responsible for the leadership and direction of assigned project engineers, office engineers, and project assistants.

• Responsibilities to senior management : *
• Develop and manage profitable projects.
• Track and review productions daily / weekly.
• Keep informed on project status and progress.
• Develop, analyze, and present accurate monthly cost report reviews.
• Build and maintain CPM schedules with 2-3 week look ahead schedules.
• Report on contract negotiations and any variances in contracts.
• Document, prepare, and provide change orders to contracts.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors, including buyouts.
• Market the company and uphold its outstanding reputation.
• Immediately report major problems with possible solutions for resolution.
• Follow company and project management procedures.
• Responsibilities to the Accounting Department : *
• Tracking and projection of monthly billings.
• Collection and reporting of receivables.
• Submission of accurate and timely partials (monthly) and / or weekly billings.
• Review and approve invoices and receiving tickets for payment on a weekly basis. Submit and issue debit memo where applicable.
• Assist in setting-up project work items.
• Subcontractor payment approval.
• Build and maintain accurate project budgets.
• Responsibilities to the Estimating Department : *
• Keep informed of project status and any cost variances that can impact future bids.
• Assist in bids where necessary.
• Assist in coordinating new job start-ups.
• Responsibilities to the Equipment Shop : *
• Report equipment needs for special work situations.
• Report equipment abuse.
• Responsibilities to the Human Resources / Safety Department : *
• Assist in planning safety into daily work schedules.
• Forward list of subcontractors JSR (Jobsite Safety Representative) to Safety Director.
• Forward subcontractors list of hazardous chemicals and corresponding MSDS to Safety Superintendent.
• Responsibilities to Field Operations : *
• Produce and provide job "Blue Books" indicting production requirements, quantity information and safety plan.
• Develop Job Production Reports and track productions daily / weekly.
• Review 2 3-week schedule and assist with daily coordination of work.
• Establish and maintain job budgets and track costs to include initial variance report, subcontractor, and vendor buy-out reports, etc.)
• Negotiate and set-up with company Purchasing Agent all major PO's and subcontract agreements prior to job start.
• Ensure all materials and subcontractors are committed, approved, and available by the time they are required.
• Ensure that job delays are accurately tracked and well documented in the event of changing conditions (claims) and / or pending change orders.
• Inform job supervisor(s) of each subcontractor JSR (Job Safety Representative) and alternate prior to their beginning work.
• Process job submittals to owners in a timely manner.
• Review jobs with field supervisors and prepare monthly progress meetings.
• Preside over monthly cost review meetings and reports.
• Additional Responsibilities : *
• Weekly jobsite visits (minimum requirement).
• Attend meetings to include :
• Job Turnover
• Job Progress (weekly)
• Cost Report Review
• Owner / Customer Progress Meetings
• Quality
• Bi-monthly Operations.
• Attend and participate in training / continuing education
• Review field timesheet and daily diary
• Verify receiving tickets
• Prepare and verify weekly quantity reports
• Work towards and promote the Operations Yearly Objective and Goals.
• Requirements : *
• Minimum of 3 years construction project management experience, to include heavy civil bridge construction projects.
• S. degree in Civil Engineering, construction management, or equivalent.
• Ability to manage 1 large or several small projects at any one time.
• Ability to supervise 2 to 4 individuals.
• Must be knowledgeable of construction contract language and contract law.
• Experience with contract and change order negotiations.
• Experience with Pepco projects a plus.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Ability to write professional and effective emails and letters

• Ability to timely organize and archive project documentation
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Understand construction language, plans, materials, and methods and ability to communicate effectively within the construction environment'

Job Type : Full-time

K2 Real Estate Development and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic

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