Project Manager / Assistant Project Manager - Water/Wastewater - Charlotte

Company Mission Statement: To build up our communities, our clients and each other by building trust in everything we do. 

Summary/Objective: Promotes the company mission statement while providing overall leadership, management, and direction to multiple projects. Establishes project objectives and policies, maintains liaison with prime contracts Client, and monitors construction, schedule, and financial activities throughout the duration of the construction contract. May be the primary onsite manager on larger, more extensive projects.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, organize, and staff key field positions through the Safety Coordinator and/or General Superintendent.
• Create, update, and manage the project schedule.
• Develop the project budget upon assignment and notification of award.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts including but not limited to fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses to protect the company’s interest while simultaneously maintain good relationships with Clients.
• Prepare and maintain accurate forecasts at all times.
• Manage the procurement process including labor, equipment, materials, and subcontracts.
• Provide estimating with actual cost information to enhance and increase the accuracy of future bids.

Competencies

• Can affectively lead the project including:
  • Owner
  • Designers
  • Harper Project Team(s)
  • Trade Partners
• Can “Make the Call”.
• Must be flexible and accept change often. 
• Must be detail oriented when required.
• Must manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently. 
• Excellent listening skills. 
• Ability to solve complex issues. 
• A “Can Do” attitude. 
• Read and understand people and their intentions. 
• Builds relationships with project teammates and trade partners. 
• Knows how a project goes together better than anyone else and effectively communicates that plan throughout the team.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Work Environment: This position is required to work in a variety of conditions relative to construction jobsite environments and must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, as assigned. Exposure to weather, heat, etc. is expected.

Physical Demands:

• Weather and climate conditions will vary throughout the progress of a project and the Project Manager (PM) must be able to inspect all ongoing construction activities over the duration of the assigned project. 
• This role requires walking over varied terrain, climbing, stooping, bending, and lifting. Lifting requirements vary from minimal loads to heavy; but help is always available with heavier loads. 
• Inspection for quality, consistency and completeness of work frequently requires climbing ladders, stairs, and scaffolding. 

Travel Required:

• Travel to/from multiple jobsites, projects, and offices. Little overnight or weekend travel. 
• The PM is required to have a valid state-issued license, a satisfactory motor vehicle record, safe driving behavior, and must adhere to our Driving and Truck Policy. 

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience.
  • Includes 2.5 plus years as an APM.
• Scheduling:
  • Understand and create an Overall Project Schedule.
    • Includes understanding critical milestone date. 
  • Understand and update an active Construction Schedule
    • Includes understanding the critical path and its changes. 
  • Lead a pull a schedule and update Work Plan. 
  • Understand material delivery dates and when they are required. 
• Can effectively navigate and resolve conflicts regarding design. 
  • With Trade Partners.
  • With Arch/Engineers.
  • Knows when to RFI an issue or resolve effectively. 
• Can effectively run a Trade Partner coordination meet