RailWorks Corporation

Project Director

RailWorks Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Lee's Summit • Montana • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Manages and coordinates all aspects of construction projects, including preconstruction phase – task order and team management, design reviews, estimation of design iterations, risk identification, constructability reviews, value engineering, early works packaging and negotiation of GMPs as well as construction phase - executing plans, organizing, budgeting, and cost reporting.
  • Ensures that the goals and objectives of each project are accomplished on schedule and within budget, and that quality and safety standards are met.
  • Supervises department staff in successfully accomplishing goals and objectives.
  • Full Profit and Loss responsibility for the assigned project.
  • Oversee the activities of all the direct report entities which includes Safety Manager/Engineer, Quality Manager/Engineer, Construction Manager/Superintendent, Contract Manager, Accounts Controller.
  • Ensure the effective management and coordination of Engineering; Scheduling; Procurement; Material Control, Construction and System Testing/Start Up.
  • Establish and maintain a competent resource in each area/department listed above to meet the requirements of the project.
  • Assist with the preparation, review and modification and ultimately take responsibility for the cost-to-complete estimates established for each phase of the work.
  • Ensure that the work undertaken is consistent with the related Quality Plan and other relevant procedures and is conducted in a professional and efficient manner.
  • Ensure that all work practices comply with legal and statutory obligations with particular regard to health, safety and the affirmative action plan.
  • Coordinate with project team to establish work plans for each phase of the project.
  • Verify estimates based on detailed review of proposal specifications.
  • Attend and/or lead meetings with project staff and management to communicate information related to each function’s needs concerning project requirements.
  • Supervise project activities to ensure that the project is executed in accordance with designs, budgets and schedules; take appropriate action to minimize the impact of deviations.
  • Assist with resolution of any problems that may arise during project execution.
  • Monitor the efficient use of materials and equipment and the contractual performance of the project; confer with project staff to ensure that assigned duties and responsibility are performed per agreed upon expectations.
  • Ensure that an effective business relationship is promoted with the Owner and all tiers of Subcontractors and Suppliers.
  • Maintain frequent dialogue with the Owners representative on all key issues which affect the project including those which relate to the profitability of the project.
  • Be the primary interface with the Owner and the only party with signature authority for all project documentation.
  • Represent the project at all related public functions.
  • Maintain effective discipline and good staff morale.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 10 years of project management experience including a thorough knowledge of construction industry practices, methods, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities in a rail transit environment.
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience managing CMGC or CMAR projects cradle to grave from preconstruction through construction.
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, civil or mechanical engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management; an advanced degree is a plus (In lieu of a degree, extensive experience in the military, railroad/construction, or related field will be considered)
  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of basic project accounting, project controls (cost, schedule, change management, etc.), material management, contract management, subcontract management, safety, and quality.
  • Exhibits strong management skills and can lead and motivate employees.
  • Track record of successfully executing projects on schedule and within budget.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong client relations, influencing skills and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, cost and schedule controls.
Benefits
  • competitive pay
  • medical, dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • additional performance incentives
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Certifications
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