Project Manager

Description

The HDD Company (A division of The Crossing Group) is seeking an experienced, independent and highly organized Project Manager to add to our project management team.  This position is responsible for working with key members of the estimating and operations teams, and will report directly to the Vice President, Projects. Based out of our Casa Grande, AZ offices; the role will be primarily office-based but may involve up to 50% travel time to job sites on a project basis.  

• Do you have experience in project management withing the world of civil infrastructure, pipeline, or trenchless construction areas?
• Are you able to commute to the Casa Grande, AZ area or willing to relocate to that area with support from us?
• Are you known for you resiliency on projects in the face of the kinds of obstacles and issues that can arise from projects where you have to contingency plan on the fly?
• Do you pride yourself on completing projects on time and on budget?

If you answered yes to these questions, read on, We might have your next career opportunity...

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage all (HDD) Horizontal Directional Drilling construction activities for simultaneous projects to ensure strict adherence to the execution plan and contractual requirements. 
• Produce daily work reports and change orders for submittal to client, and internal reports on plan vs actual progress.
• Ensure adherence to the execution plan and contractual requirements.
• Produce project budgets and ensure adherence to planned spend: track project expenses and prepare post-job reports for use in estimating cycle. 
• Ensure operational compliance on all permit, environmental, and safety reporting; provide mentorship and expert HDD project management support to the HDD Rig Manager in relation to execution, task deviation, and project development.
• Manage the coordination and negotiations of all pre-construction activities and submittals requiring the management of multi-disciplined inputs from engineering, estimating, environmental, and executives. 
• Produce job plans meeting client requirement and in consideration of HDD priorities.
• Spearhead all communications activities with all stakeholders (co-workers, clients, and sub-contractors) prior to and during construction.
• Coordinate, plan, and manage schedules for project owners, clients, and subcontractors.
• Prepare monthly owner/client Schedule of Values (SOV)/pay applications.
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders during execution.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation in conjunction with estimating/business development/operations teams.
• Attend and lead/participate in site-visits, pre-bid meeting and post-bid meeting as required.

Requirements

• Educational background, preferably in the fields of construction, business administration, or engineering 
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent technical written and verbal communication skills 
• 3 years’ proven working experience as a project manager in the construction sector
• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in civil construction and/or trenchless technology
• Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Must have Microsoft Project experience
• PMP Certification
• Thorough knowledge of AutoCAD
• Thorough knowledge of civil or pipeline construction.
• Seek and accept responsibility for critical tasks throughout project lifecycle. 

Working Conditions

• Office and Field responsibilities (up to 50% in the field).
• 8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, extra hours will be required to meet project deadlines.
• Travel to worksites will require PPE to be worn and may occur in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.
• Job Type: Full-time

Rewards

We are offering a competitive compensation plan consisting of a base salary, potential bonus pay, relocation assistance, full company-paid benefits including vision, 401K matching program, paid vacation, plus a massive opportunity to join a growing successful company working across the US in the trenchless construction market.

We thank all those expressing interest in this role and our company's opportunities in general, however, please note that only those selected for interview will be contacted by our team to discuss the merits of your application. Please visit crossinggroup.com for more information on our company. Our company values the service of military members and veterans, and encourages them to apply for job openings. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations concerning the employment of military members and veterans, including the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).