Project Manager

Overview

Lead and oversee construction project execution, monitoring, control, and client coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• client interaction
• document control
• schedule management
• budget management
• quality control
• progress reporting

Tasks

-Acts as the company representative with the client, internal subconsultants, and third-party consultants and contractors during the program execution. -Ensures proper documentation and timely communication of requests for information (RFIs), architectural supplemental instructions (ASIs), contract addenda, shop drawings and submittals, change order requests, and other project and program communications. -Maintains direct contact with clients on a continuing basis to address technical and scheduling issues. -Reviews and approves schedules of values, payment applications, and change order requests on behalf of the owner and/or client. -Maintains client accounts including collection of Accounts Receivable (AR’s). -Aids in the development, implementation, and maintenance of master budgets and schedules. -Conducts project staff meetings to review progress and improve communication and coordination. -Prepares a Project Execution Plan (PEP) that identifies the project team organization, specific task or phases, and all work to complete the project. The PEP outlines a schedule to ensure the project is completed on time and develops an estimate and schedule of the manpower required. -Maintains accurate documentation of job progress through daily logs and other reports. -Collaborates with the Operations Manager and other Project Managers to resolve scheduling or technical issues. -Notifies accounting when the project is ready for the closure cycle and ensures all files and documents are retained in accordance with corporate policy. -Ensures that all technical design changes are approved to conform to the standards, systems and procedures as prescribed by the requirements of the project. -Holds a project kick-off meeting to review the PEP with project team members. -Keeps client informed of the day-to-day project activities. -Develops project documents, processes, and procedures required to support quality control and final project deliverables. -Participates in the month-end project review that coincides with monthly billing and status reports. -Evaluates the effect of scope changes on project budgets and schedules, then negotiates with the client to increase fees required to accommodate such scope changes as necessary. -Monitors and reports progress toward project milestones associated with the design, bid, and construction phases of assigned projects. -Maintains project files and document archive using web-based project management information system (PMIS) and other project management software. -Ensure Quality Control reviews are conducted and documented. -Reviews, approves, and provides necessary documentation for invoicing in a timely manner. -Anticipates problems and works with clients, architects/engineers, contractors, field personnel to identify and implement corrective actions. -Reviews Revenue Summary Reports monthly. -Maintains daily contact with field personnel during all field activities. -Prepares and issues a monthly project progress report. -Prepares and presents a detailed project review for the Group Manager.

Requirements

• project management
• construction management
• 7-10 years
• leed ap
• pe
• bachelor's degree

What You Bring

-Project Management and/or Estimator experience in construction projects, or experience in overseeing/managing facilities, are important. -A broad construction management background and project/program management experience on similar project types; can come from work experience as an architect/engineer, contractor, and/or facilities manager. -Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines. -Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience. -Preference for RA licensure and/or certifications such as LEED AP, AIA, NCARB or Professional Engineering (PE) in the State of Louisiana. -Valid driver’s license. -Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Construction Management/Architecture/Engineering or related field. -A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

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Benefits

-Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability -401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching -Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays -Medical, Dental, & Vision -Wellness incentives -Student Debt Retirement Match -Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

About Volkert, Inc.

-Engineered landmark projects like the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, still the longest continuous bridge over water. -Expanded into ports, highways, and flood control—shaping major infrastructure from Sugar Bowl stadium expansions to interstate highway systems. -Typical projects include airport terminals, major bridges, urban roadways, transit systems, waterfront, and environmental restoration. -Specialist areas span transportation, water resources, energy, environmental consulting, aviation, and bridge design. -The team includes experts ranging from landscape architects to real-estate specialists, enabling full-service offerings.

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Security Clearance

-pre-employment drug screening required. -fit-for-duty evaluation may be required. -valid driver's license with satisfactory motor vehicle report.