Geotechnical Project Manager (Menard USA) - GeoWorld : Job Details

Houston, TX 77018, USAWaltham, MA 02451, USACharleston, SC 29414, USA

• Ensuring that all Menard, OSHA safety regulations are met and enforced while coordinating with the project team and the Corporate Safety Manager.
• Scheduling of projects in logical steps and budgeting time required to meet deadlines.
• Managing contract negotiations, including preparing scope of work documents with clients and negotiating with subcontractors and major material suppliers.
• Generating initial and monthly project financial budgets and forecasts.
• Tracking, preparing and negotiating change orders and claims.
• Responsible for Contract Documents & Specifications Review and preparation of RFI's.
• Researching and resolving drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors.
• Responsible for client invoicing and AR cash collections.
• Acting as a liaison between company, customers, and vendors.
• Mentoring and training junior engineers within the region.
• Responsible for field activities that include quality control, documentation, submittal preparation and data analysis as well as running small work crews when necessary.
• Working closely with Corporate Operations personnel to develop and grow regional labor and equipment resources, refine operations procedures, and expand our technical capabilities.
• Collaborating with Menard regional sales team members and engineering resources.
• Supporting Regional Sales and Business Development efforts by attending trade shows, conferences, and technical presentations.

• Knowledge of contract management, claims management and dispute resolution.
• Understanding of engineering science and technology, design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field plus 5 years of project management experience in geotechnical construction. -OR- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Up to 25% overnight travel within a given region required for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.