Project Manager

Company Description:

Carl A. Nelson & Company has gained extensive experience in numerous construction markets, and today serves the design-build construction, construction management and general contracting needs of industrial, healthcare, education, recreation, office/commercial, civic/community, laboratory, power plant and water/wastewater treatment plant clients.

In addition to construction and renovation projects, Carl A. Nelson & Company also is capable of delivering services to clients in the areas of design consultation, code review and Building Information Modeling with Nelson Design, Inc., and small project construction and ongoing maintenance in operating industrial plants through our Nelson Plant Services division. Our Pre-Engineered Building Systems office can address your needs for pre-engineered metal buildings.

For education and healthcare clients, Carl A. Nelson & Company also has a track record of successfully leading facility needs assessment and master planning processes.

Job Description:

Job Description for Project ManagerEmployer Information:Organization Name: Carl A. Nelson & Company Job Department: Project Manager Reports to: Vice President Operations Job Location: Burlington, Cedar Falls, or Washington IA Office FLSA Status: ExemptPrincipal Objective of Position:Plan, direct, and coordinate, usually through superintendents or field engineers, activities concerned with the construction project. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling and implementation.Job Functions:• Work with superintendents or other project leaders in the field to plan, organize and direct activities concerned with construction projects• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of company policy and contract specifications. Confer with field supervision to discuss such matters as work procedures, complaints and construction problems• Initiate and maintain liaison with owners and other contacts to facilitate project activities• Provide a high level of customer service• Monitor and control project through administrative direction of on-site supervision to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget.• Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.• Represent the Company in project meetings and attend strategy meetings• Work with contract administrator to manage financial aspects of contracts to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationships with the customer• Requisition supplies and materials to complete the project• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers and clients• Formulate reports concerning such areas as work progress, cost and scheduling• Work with General Superintendent to assign workers to construction sites to work on specified projects• Assist with training and development of Field EngineersOther Functions:• Provide estimating functions• Assist with business development and marketing• Attend social and networking events as applicable• May be asked to perform other duties as required by business needsEducation:▪ Bachelor degree with a major in Construction Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management or similar field▪ OSHA 30 Hour Construction Standards Outreach ProgramExperience:Five years of related experience, preferably with industrial and/or health care construction. Prior experience with Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate, Sage Estimating and TimberScan software is preferred.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time position. Standard hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., minimum of 40 hours per week. Hours of Work may fluctuate depending on the needs of the projects.Travel:Travel to job sites may be required. Job site locations are variable.Key Skills, and Abilities:• Working knowledge of the Company’s Policies and Procedures• Working knowledge of Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate• Working knowledge of Sage Estimating• Working knowledge of basic features of Excel• Working knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, and their applications and using mathematics to solve problems• Strong English verbal and written communication skills• General knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records.• General knowledge of building codes and regulations• Ability to understand written documents• Ability to understand and follow flowcharts• Ability to understand construction plans• Ability to communicating effectively in verbally or in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience• Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times• Ability to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do• Ability to work individually or as part of a teamLeadership:• Managing one's own time• Perform effectively in environments with frequent workload changes and competing demands• Perform with frequent interruptions and/or distractions• Set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities• Adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate• Prioritize assignments and complete work in a timely manner• Work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction• Make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and past precedents• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors, and the public• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself to make improvements or take corrective action• Identifying problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions• Adjust own actions in relation to others' actions• Review own work and work of others for accuracyPhysical Demands and Requirements:• Extended periods of sitting or standing may be required• May be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl• Frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move items over 50 pounds with or without assistance• Repetitive Motions• Walking and Climbing Stairs• Reaching with hands and arms• Use of hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office or other equipment or machines• Normal or corrected normal vision and hearing• Clear speech• Extensive use of computer keyboards and screensWork Environment:• Variable1. At times Indoors, Environmentally Controlled2. Various job site conditions including exposure to:1. Variety of extreme conditions2. Fumes or airborne particles3. Moving mechanical parts and vibration4. Various outside weather conditions• Deadline Driven• Frequent contact with others including external and internal customers and vendors through; e-mail, face-to-face discussions, letters and memos and telephone• Will have to deal with conflict situations• Accuracy of work is critical• Frequent interruptions• Fluctuating workload• Repetitive tasks• Working individually or with group or team• Requires some overtime subject to Company policiesTools and Technology Used:• Desktop computers• 10-key calculators• Office Equipment, copiers, scanners, fax machineSoftware:• Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate accounting and job cost software• Sage Estimating• TimberScan accounts payable paperless approval software• Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint• Bluebeam• Suretrak or Primavera P3 or higher scheduling software• Autodesk Navisworks Freedom

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401K

Life Insurance

Additional Pay Available for:

• OSHA 30
• Certified Welders
• Craft & Safety Training

Subsistence (Per Diem)