Project Manager

The project manager is responsible for the overall set-up and completion of projects within budget, on schedule, to Kent's quality of safety standards, and the customer's satisfaction. This position works with the operations manager and superintendent(s) to create corrective action plans to maintain budgets, position the field team to overcome project obstacles, and potentially accelerate the project schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Operations, General Superintendents, and Superintendents to plan, organize, and direct project activities.
• Contract review and adherence to all company policies related to legally binding documents.
• Work with the contract administrator to manage the financial aspects of contracts, protecting the company's interests while simultaneously maintaining a good relationship with the customer.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of company policy and contract specifications. Confer with the Director of Operations, General Superintendents, and Superintendents to discuss work procedures, complaints, construction problems, and cost-effective means and methods.
• Interface with clients to manage any changes, issues or disputes.
• Monitor and control the project through the administrative direction of on-site foremen to ensure it is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures with input from the Team.
• Generate & submit all change order requests within the contract terms and established unit rates.
• Approve all correctly submitted invoices for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assist in generating POs and scopes of work.
• Work with superiors to identify and mitigate risk while avoiding and managing problems.
• Generate timely AR billings for projects.
• Monitor all job costs and communicate with the Director of Operations and Superintendents to avoid job cost fade while ensuring the integrity of job costing and budgets.
• Prevent, mitigate, and manage problems related to cost overruns, product problems, or other field or project management issues.
• Formulate reports concerning work progress, costs, and scheduling.
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete project.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients.
• Represent the company's interests in industry trade groups, job site meetings, and other industry events to build rapport with clients and prospects.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.