Field Project Manager

Field Project Manager

Requirements

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related technical/business field (or equivalent work experience)
• 10+ years of related experience is required
• Must have the ability to manage projects, interface with clients, and enjoy being hands-on technically in the project
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations

Responsibilities

• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project
• May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients
• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project
• Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths
• Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement, payroll operations, etc., if required
• Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work
• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project
• Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans
• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work
• Responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes
• Attends weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

Preferred Qualifications

• Navajo language speaking skills are preferred
• Knowledge of project scheduling in coordination with project requirements would be a plus