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Construction Services Field Project Manager

Employer:	Terracon
Job Location:	Salt Lake City , UT
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Industry Type:	Engineers
Job Description:	As a Construction Services Field Project Manager with Terracon you will be responsible for engineering analysis, report preparation, foundation inspections, and field/laboratory testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and structural steel. You will coordinate all departmental personnel, equipment and technical experts required to complete the assigned project. Essential Functions and Duties: Under the close direction of Office Management, organizes and assembles the resources required to serve the needs of a field project. Continually reviews the project’s progress and evaluates technical data received from project staff. Under the close direction of Office Management or technical consultants, assists in the preparation of staffing requirements, schedules and other required project data, and is sufficiently familiar with all agreements between the firm and the client to effectively manage the project in a professional and economic manner. With substantial assistance from Office Management or technical consultants, mediates any disagreements that develop between the technical disciplines involved in a project and/or client’s representatives or contractors contributing to the progress of a project and assists in developing means by which disagreements may be settled and recorded to the best interest of the project, the client and the firm. Participates in the selection of key project personnel with Office Management and technical experts to ensure appropriate levels of expertise are available to serve the needs of the project requirements. Coordinates and conducts the necessary review of project documents with in-house consultants, client representatives, contractors and others required to work as a team on the project and gains assistance from company management when difficulties arise. Participates in periodic reviews of the project with respect to its schedule, design and/or construction cost, and prepares progress reports on a regular basis to company management and the client’s representatives as needed. Completes the project records at the close of the project, documents the required close-out data, organizes the project records and turns them over to the office responsible for the project and its permanent project files. Drafts invoice to client to review by manager. Provides timely project administration for the company to include time sheets, expense reports, purchase orders, change orders, invoices and any other progress reports necessary to keep the company, the client and the client’s representatives informed of the status of the project. Safety Responsibilities: · Conduct job hazard analysis of project site at initial project stages · Communicate hazards and special safety requirements to field personnel · Coordinate special safety considerations with client · Abide by safety and personal protective equipment policies · Drive defensively, avoid preventable accidents and always wear a seat belt · Attend regularly scheduled safety training Other Duties: Will perform other project duties as assigned. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Essential Skills/Abilities: An ability to manage a small group of technicians, inspectors and/or administrative staff and direct their efficient utilization on a project, usually at the client’s site and away from the firm’s office. A demonstrated ability to assist the department manager and technical consultants with the establishment of major segments of the scope of a project, including an outline of tasks, staffing and equipment requirements, establish fees, scope and project budgets and outline a project schedule. A demonstrated ability under supervision to administer all project general and technical data and reports and to communicate orally and in writing to all parties involved. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; outside weather conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Overnight travel may be required with this position. Education/Experience: A Bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years related project experience; or equivalent. License/Registration: Valid driver’s license (unless arrangements have been made with approval of Operating Group Manager and Corporate). The preceding is intended to convey information essential to making fair decisions about the job and is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may be changed or assigned as required.
Company Description:	"Terracon" collectively refers to Terracon Consultants, Inc. and its related/affiliated companies (H.C. Nutting and TSVC, Inc.). Terracon is a leading provider of geotechnical, environmental, construction materials, pavement and facilities engineering services. We are a 100 percent employee-owned firm that has been providing quality services since 1965. We have more than 90 offices in 33 states and we have completed projects of all sizes for clients in a variety of industries nationwide. "Everything we do at Terracon is built around our commitment to deliver the best value for our clients in terms of responsiveness, consistency, quality, practical solutions and competitive fees. We continuously work to expand our ability to help you succeed," says David Gaboury, PE, Terracon President and CEO.