Sr. Project Manager – Water Projects

Overview

As Sr. Project Manager for Water Projects, you will manage a single, complex project to ensure project personnel and production schedule is in compliance with Owner agreements and Company standards. Additionally, this role will have opportunity to support project pursuits as well as participate in business development efforts with clients and designers.

Flatiron is part of one of the world’s largest leading construction groups, delivering complex infrastructure projects in Canada and the United States. We operate in the transportation infrastructure, energy infrastructure and social/urban infrastructure segments as well as in the contract mining business. We specialize in highway, bridge, rail, airport, dam, water/wastewater, and underground projects from common to complex, large-scale projects. Achieving success under a variety of contracting methods, Flatiron has unparalleled collaborative and public-private partnership experience and expertise.

What you will be doing

• Manages all aspects of the project, including construction, budget and cash management for a single assigned project to ensure compliance with the project contract and owner needs.
• Develops and manages the project schedule, pay estimates, project procedures, and equipment resources needed to complete accurate and timely project production.
• Develops and manages the project organizational chart and staffing assignments for each phase of production, ensuring the accurate and timely completion of project objectives.
• Provides technical insight to project pursuits and participates in bid interviews, as necessary. Assesses the initial project contract and works with owner to resolve specification, contract conflict and scheduling issues.
• Engages with all project stakeholders proactively, including managing partners, local landowners, business owners and regulatory bodies that will have influence over project success.
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
• Coordinates with construction management team to identify project risk and negotiate change orders with owner to ensure efficient and effective project production.
• Presents monthly project reports to Flatiron Executive leadership.
• Supports and promotes project safety by ensuring compliance with the project safety program, Flatiron safety procedures and owner safety policies. Reviews weekly safety reports and participates in monthly safety review meetings with project personnel.
• Reviews and approves staffing and equipment needs for efficient and effective project production.
• Negotiates dispute resolutions with the project owner, engaging internal legal counsel where necessary.
• Provides input on equipment procurement methods and contracts to ensure efficient and effective project production.
• Leads project closeout procedures, finalizing contract paperwork, obtaining retainages and working with management to resolve any project claims. Leads project debrief cycle to review all aspects of project work and completion.
• Maintains knowledge of Company’s values and strategic plan.

What we are looking for

• 15+ years’ experience in construction project management required.
• 10 + years’ experience in managing personnel required.
• Experience managing water/wastewater projects required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field a plus.
• Proven experience in bid-build, CMCG, design build and other alternative delivery projects highly preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Strong interpersonal skills proven to engage and retain positive working relationships.
• Strong proven skill to identify, track and manage project risk.
• Proven ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple departments and direct reports to retain focus on one project completion goal and timeline.
• Proven ability to identify growth opportunities for project personnel and developed to coach and mentor project personnel.
• Proven ability to delegate task driven responsibilities to project personnel.
• Proven knowledge and ability to analyze and interpret financial documentation to identify and mitigate project risk.
• Advanced and proven interpersonal skills with internal and external contacts.
• Effective delegation skills to drive efficient, accurate and profitable project completion.
• Strong ability to appropriately recover funds from claim and dispute resolution.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in managing multiple departments and direct reports to retain focus on one project completion goal and timeline.
• Strong, inherent ability and drive to negotiate terms of agreement for project work, budget and fund recovery in the project’s best interest.
• Strong internal branding and sales knowledge to constantly promote yourself and the Company brand.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $180,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $215,000.00/Yr.

Vehicle Program

· Personal Vehicle Allowance Tier II: $950 USD/month