Assistant Project Manager - Geotechnical Engineering

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all Menard, OSHA safety regulations are met and enforced while coordinating with the project team and the Corporate Safety Manager.
• Scheduling of projects in logical steps and budgeting time required to meet deadlines.
• Assisting in managing contract negotiations, including preparing scope of work documents with clients and negotiating with subcontractors and major material suppliers with the assistance of the Regional Operations Manager.
• Generating initial and monthly project financial budgets and forecasts.
• Tracking, preparing and negotiating change orders and claims.
• Responsible for Contract Documents & Specifications Review and preparation of RFI’s.
• Researching and resolving drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors.
• Responsible for client invoicing and AR cash collections.
• Acting as a liaison between company, customers, and vendors.
• Mentoring and training junior engineers within the region.
• Responsible for field activities that include quality control, documentation, submittal preparation and data analysis as well as running small work crews when necessary.
• Working closely with Corporate Operations personnel to develop and grow regional labor and resources, refine operations procedures, and expand our technical capabilities.
• Collaborating with Menard regional sales team members and engineering resources to support design and bidding efforts.
• Supporting Regional Sales and Business Development efforts by attending trade shows and technical presentations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of contract management, claims management and dispute resolution
• Understanding of engineering science and technology, design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field plus 2-3 years of field or project management experience in geotechnical construction.

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Any equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking and sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse facilities in all types of weather conditions.

Overnight travel is required for this position.