Concrete Project Manager

NGC Group • Full-time • Lincoln, Nebraska, United States • $90,000 / year • 3m ago

Job Summary
The Concrete Project Manager is responsible for the coordination of all phases of concrete construction projects, with a focus on structural concrete, including post-tensioned (PT) systems. This position oversees overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting and control, estimating, contracting, and quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment. The role requires independent management of multiple projects, often without direct Project Engineer support.

Essential Functions:

Leads all aspects of the company’s safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. Investigates safety incidents, holds team accountable, and retrains staff as needed.
Prepare a 6-week schedule with the Concrete Superintendent; gather input from the project team. Develop and update the project schedule for construction activities. Manage materials, labor, and equipment to ensure appropriate resources are available to meet the project schedule.
Lead planning, coordination, and execution of post-tensioned concrete elements, including PT decks/slabs, tendon placement, stress sequences, grouting, anchorage zones, and related systems.
Manage shoring and reshoring design, installation, monitoring, and removal in coordination with the concrete Superintendent, engineering team, and qualified designers to ensure structural stability during formwork, concrete placement, and PT operations.
Manage the issuance of Subcontracts and Purchase Orders. Contract with Subcontractors and Vendors (including specialized PT suppliers, shoring firms, and tendon installers) in a timely manner to avoid project delays.
Perform detailed estimating for concrete scopes, including material take-offs, labor, equipment, PT components, shoring systems, and associated risks; procure competitive quotes from preferred and specialized vendors.
Coordinate priorities with the team; review and approve all shop drawings and samples prior to submittal to the General Contractor, if required. Ensure approved submittals are returned to vendors and available to the Project Team per the project schedule and the contract.
Engage with various parties of the project, including but not limited to General Contractors, other subcontractors, vendors, etc.
Provide Change Requests and Change Orders to General Contractors. Gather and evaluate vendor pricing to confirm accuracy. Prepare, submit, and obtain General Contractor approval for change requests.
Attend Subcontractor meetings on site or via online meeting.
Complete the monthly pay application process and other required administrative duties.
Provide ongoing identification of potential schedule impacts, including scope, weather, manpower, and changes, and facilitate mitigation plans for these impacts.
Provide appropriate written documentation for various aspects of the project, such as budget, schedule, legal, quality, and/or safety. Employ current best practices for documentation requirements.
Lead overall project closeout process using best practice standards, tools, and processes such as the close-out punch list, O&Ms, financials, warranties, etc.
Provide direct management of multiple concrete construction projects at a given time at a scaled capacity, as assigned.

Other Tasks:

Meet regularly with Project Executive to review project status, budget, schedule, and all deviations.
Provide directions to, and resolve problems amongst General Contractor and/or other subcontractors and vendors.
Identify deficient work and provide resolution.
Follow all policies and procedures set forth in the Employee Handbook and Company Safety Program.

Skill, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements:

Ability to execute decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment.
OSHA 30 Certified.
Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
Communication skills, verbal and written (Advanced).
Ability to conduct effective presentations.
Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate), proficiency in project management and accounting software such as Procore and Sage300 (Advanced), proficiency in scheduling software (Advanced).
Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management to projects. With thorough knowledge of post-tensioned concrete systems.
Thorough knowledge of shoring/reshoring guidelines, formwork design coordination, and structural stability requirements during PT operations.
Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project.
Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.
Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work through building relationships.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
Minimum 5+ years of concrete construction management experience, with demonstrated hands-on expertise in post-tensioned concrete systems.
Proven track record in detailed concrete estimating, procurement, and subcontracting for specialized concrete scopes.
In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Physical Requirements:

Punctual, regular, and consistent attendance.
Some out-of-town work may be required.
Frequent communication with internal and external contacts; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Endurance and ability to visit entire job site, including stairs or other elevated structures.
Frequent standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, lifting, and repetitive use of hands.
Environmental factors include working in temperature extremes of 0 to 100 degrees, inside or outside with exposure to dust, gases, fumes, odors, and poor ventilation in confined spaces.
Special hazards include exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and explosive hazards.
Personal protective equipment includes the use of hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes. Equipment on an as-needed basis may include gloves, lanyards, safety harness, face mask, and hearing protection.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

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