Project Manager

Company Description:

Seneca Companies was founded by Chris Risewick in 1972, with a vision to deliver real value to customers in the petroleum industry through supplying quality equipment, innovative service and dependable construction of fueling sites.

With almost five decades of proven experience, the Seneca team has advanced Risewick’s vision, expanding capabilities and evolving into a multifaceted service provider. Today, our team is proud to offer "The Complete Solution" of services through our seven distinct divisions and ten office locations.

Our Story
Chris Risewick started Seneca Companies in 1972. He was barely out of Drake University, 21 years old and started selling petroleum equipment by day. He didn't know the business, but he also didn't know how to fail. By day he took orders, and on nights and weekends he would pick and pack orders for Monday morning shipments. One man, one administrative assistant and an entire industry to conquer.

Next came the opportunity of unleaded gas. A new industry was born. New tanks had to be buried, new pumps fitted, signs changed and trucks altered. A new product was being launched and someone needed to provide machinery. The demand made the phone start ringing, so Chris bought a truck, hired another employee and Seneca was in the tank burying business.

By 1976, with a lot of learning and some doom and gloom along the way, Chris kept building his business by adding transportation equipment to the mix. Seneca tanker trucks and transport trailers hauled everything from petroleum products to chemical solvents to dry bulk.

By the early 1980's, the first branch location was opened in Bettendorf, Iowa. Since then, we have grown to ten physical office locations throughout the Midwest, Mountain and Southern regions, and we have added several divisions to provide "The Complete Solution" to our customers and allow Seneca to be self-sustainable in the market like no other competitor. It was Chris' commitment to the fundamentals that kept Seneca afloat and even thriving through some pretty tough historic times. Those same fundamentals, business ethics and nimble drive are part of our business today and what make us successful with continued growth goals, year after year.

Division Timeline:
1972 — Fuel Systems: Construction, Service & Distribution
1975 — Electrical & Automation: Contracting & Service
1985 — Finishing Systems: Fluid Handling Solutions (Sold January 1, 2016)
1988 — Environmental Services: Compliance
1990 — Automotive & Fleet Equipment: Sales & Service
1993 — Remediation & Process Systems
2003 — Waste Solutions Services
2015 — General Contracting
Seneca remains committed to its mission of delivering real value to customers. Reach out to one of our service specialists today and learn how we can help your business succeed.

Job Description:

Who We Are

With over five decades of proven experience, Seneca Companies began with a vision to deliver real value to customers in the petroleum industry through supplying quality equipment, innovative service and dependable construction of fueling sites. This vision has continued by expanding capabilities and evolving into a unique, multi-faceted service provider. Today, the Seneca team is proud to offer "The Complete Solution" with our distinct divisions. This diversity enables us to serve the needs of an array of industries located throughout the Midwest, Southern and Mountain regions.

With teams devoted to helping our employees learn and grow, our people enjoy a company culture focused on growth, long-term success and teamwork. We pride ourselves on being the best in the industry, and that all starts with developing our employees into the best they can be.

Seneca has locations spread throughout the country, and we are always looking for good people to support our rapidly growing business. We employ a range of people from service technicians, environmental scientists, construction professionals and office employees.

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description: Coordinate activities of employees, sub-contractors and vendors to ensure job progress stays within timelines and budget. This position works in conjunction with the sales staff. Fulfilling the job duties will require job site visits. Help ensure that an outstanding level of customer service is delivered to our customers.

This role is eligible for auto allowance program and fuel card.

What You’ll Do:

·         20%: Coordinates activities of employees, sub-contractors and vendors to ensure jobs progress stays within timelines and budget. Work with field managers for scheduling projects and/or conducting a pre-job review.

·         20%: Assists in the scheduling of projects and assumes primary responsibility for project management. Works with the Construction Field Supervisor in conducting a pre-job review. Sets schedules for construction staff as far in advance as possible and notifies everyone.

·         15%: Participates in project estimating activities and the preparation of project proposals. Works with Sales in developing project specifications, working drawings and presentations when needed.

·         15%: Reviews and monitors the Job Costing Program, ensuring the proper accounting of construction and service costs and activities.

·         15%: Communicates with customers, subcontractors, and sales staff weekly about the status of projects. Manages all subcontractors that they are performing their scope of work as we hired them to do and in a time frame w

·         15%: Performs other duties as assigned.

·         Working Conditions: Works in a seated position for extended periods of time. Periodically works in an environment with potential exposure to fumes, dirt, noise, equipment movement dangers, vibrations, dangerous chemical/solvents, electrical shock, and inclement temperature extremes.

·         Physical/Mental Exertion: Ability to perform heavy physical labor exerting up to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis and up to 50 pounds of force on a frequent basis performing such tasks as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping and fingering.

What We’re Looking For:

·         Education: Four-year college degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields, or a combination of four years of education, training and experience is required

·         Experience: 4-6 years of experience in the construction, project management or petroleum field.

·         Licenses/Certifications: Requires valid driver's license. OSHA 30 certification preferred.

·         Technical Abilities: Requires knowledge of job costing, project estimating principles, project management methods and process as would be acquired through 4-6 years of related construction experience in a similar industry.

·         Autonomy/Direction: Ability to work independently with little or no direction: Translates management's desired outcomes into workable tasks and executes those tasks at his/her own discretion.

·         Tools and Equipment: Ability to perform manual construction work and equipment operation as described. Knowledge and experience with basic office systems and mobile device applications.

Why Choose Seneca Companies?

·         Gas Card & Auto Allowance Program

·         Competitive Pay

·         Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with optional offerings of HSA and FSA

·         Paid Time Off including Vacation Time, Sick Days, Personal Days, and Holidays

·         Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability

·         401k with Profit-Sharing Match

·         Tuition Reimbursement

·         Company Paid Life Insurance

·         Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job, and “other” duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.