Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Walters Field Services USA is committed to developing leaders in the construction industry. The Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of structural steel projects, while building strong teams and fostering customer relationships.
Responsibilities
- Lead assigned projects from turnover through final completion
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and project stakeholders
- Coordinate the efforts of field operations, engineering, safety, quality, and accounting
- Establish clear project objectives and communicate expectations to the project team
- Manage project budgets and cost forecasts
- Monitor labor productivity, equipment utilization, and project profitability
- Prepare monthly cost projections and financial forecasts
- Review and approve project-related expenditures within assigned authority
- Identify financial risks and implement corrective actions
- Understand contract requirements and ensure compliance
- Manage subcontract agreements and supplier commitments
- Identify and negotiate change orders
- Manage Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and contract correspondence
- Maintain accurate project documentation
- Develop project execution plans in collaboration with Operations
- Coordinate engineering deliverables and procurement activities
- Monitor schedule performance and implement recovery plans as needed
- Coordinate manpower requirements with General Superintendents
- Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for assigned projects
- Build trust through proactive communication and professional problem-solving
- Conduct regular project review meetings with customers
- Foster long-term customer relationships that lead to repeat business
- Identify project risks early
- Develop mitigation strategies
- Escalate significant issues to executive leadership when appropriate
- Maintain awareness of contractual, operational, financial, and schedule risks
- Support the Director of Safety and Director of Quality Assurance in maintaining compliance with company standards
- Ensure safety and quality expectations are incorporated into project planning
- Promote a culture where safety and quality are everyone's responsibility
- Lead and develop project team members
- Mentor Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers when assigned
- Foster collaboration between office and field personnel
- Promote the Walters Core Values in every interaction
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent industry experience
- 7+ years of progressively responsible project management experience in structural steel, industrial, or heavy commercial construction
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software
- Experience managing structural steel erection projects
- Knowledge of crane operations and heavy lifting
- Experience with Viewpoint Vista ERP
- Experience working with union labor
- OSHA 30 certification
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus potential
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development support
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