CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER Telecom / Utilities / Underground - Full-time / Part-time

BPG Designs, LLC of Tempe, AZ is looking to hire a Construction Project Manager. This position pays a competitive salary and offers a robust benefits package including employer-paid options for medical and dental for eligible employees plus a 401(k) plan (including employer match), paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick time, tuition reimbursement, and referral bonuses. We also offer additional voluntary medical, dental, vision, disability, accident, and life insurance plans. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT BPG DESIGNS, LLC

We provide our clients with complete turn-key solutions for communications infrastructure from the street to the building and inside. We were founded in Phoenix, AZ in 2000 with the simple vision of being one of the most innovative, creative, forward-thinking, technologically-advanced, and results-focused companies that would gain the trust of clients. With this vision set in place, we focused on the principle of fostering our employee's professional development--because we understand that we are only as good as our employees.

This principle has helped us become more than just a place to work but a vehicle for professional and personal development. We strive to hire and retain employees who share our six core values of excellence, integrity, professionalism, continuous personal & professional improvement, and being results focused. We also offer competitive pay and exceptional benefits!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this design management position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS OUR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Under the supervision of the Construction Operations Manager, the Construction Project Manager is responsible for effective planning and scheduling of all project resources including assignment of work priorities, development of job plans, and selection of parts and materials. The construction project manager will engage the team and execute a safe and efficient project with maximum productivity and a high degree of customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in electrical, telecommunications, water, gas and sewer underground infrastructure.

The Construction Project Manager provides a critical role in supporting the vision and mission of the company.

The key roles include the following:

• Managing Project Timelines
• Manage Job Productivity & Financials
• Manage Customer/Vendor/Subcontractor
• Quality Control/Closeout Packages
• Pre-Construction Planning
• Timecard Approvals

EXPERIENCE AND KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• A strong trade background is necessary.

• Minimum 1-year of experience supervising a crew.
• 3 years of experience working along right of way excavation, trenching, horizontal directional drilling, installing underground utilities and utility vaults including fiber placement.
• A combination of formal education at accredited learning institution, military training or technical trade school and practical industry field experience.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of how to read and interpret general construction drawings and specifications, as well as construction means, methods and materials.
• Knowledge of construction cost control and basic processes and procedures.
• Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA requirements and safe working practices.

• Required to hold and maintain an OSHA 30 Certification.

• Ability to communicate and work with customers to develop and maintain long-term relationships.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and provide a clean MVR.
• CDL class A- with tanker endorsement preferred.
• Demonstrated organization and planning skills in a field project environment.
• Must be well organized with ability to plan and maintain a critical work schedule.
• Knowledge of standard industry practices, work orders and scheduling processes.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to assess technical problems, estimate work hours and identify required materials.
• Should have good written and verbal communication skills, must be approachable and tactful.
• Personal computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office and project planning software.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as principle contact and liaison between project staff, internal and external customers, sub-contractors, and local inspectors.
• Review routine and emergency work requests and assign priority based on nature of activity, available resources and customer expectations.
• Coordinate project delivery, material requests and logistical support to include sub-contractor resources, transportation, special tools and equipment delivery.
• Analyze profitability and escalate issues to Operations Manager for work that does not appear to be valid or within approved cost guidelines.
• Consult with Operations Manager and Crew Foreman as necessary to determine best course of action for various project activity.
• Monitor quality standards of all jobs, including crew performance, and ensures that all quality assurance and company standards are being met.
• Ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements.
• Monitor job safety and enforces safety programs and OSHA Standards as required and ensure subcontractor compliance with all required safety standards.
• Work with municipality and customer representatives to ensure work is performed to required specifications.
• Assist the assigned Project Coordinator to obtain and organize required information, materials, and procedures required to execute the project.
• Communicate schedule conflicts, delays, or changes with customer and Project Coordinator.
• Coordinate efforts between engineering, Crew Foreman and sub-contractor groups.
• Identify training, equipment, tools, and materials needed to improve efficiency or reduce costs associated with delivery of products.
• Maintain records and issue job plan packets including scope of work, materials, budget and special instruction to Crew Foreman.
• Track project activity close-out reports and follow-up activity.
• Monitor and report utilization, scheduling, and close-out metrics to Operations Manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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.

Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Moving mechanical parts
• Precarious places
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Outside weather conditions
• Extreme heat

The employee is occasionally exposed to:

• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Risk of electrical shock
• Risk of vibration

Physical Demands

• This position involves work at a construction site where duties will be performed both indoors and outdoors.
• Work requires moderate to heavy physical and manual skills.
• Work requires close mental and visual concentration, hand/eye coordination and dexterity often in hazardous or adverse conditions for short periods.
• Extended hours may be required to meet project deadlines.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other business machines.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

Benefits

• Employer-paid options for medical and dental insurance for eligible employees
• Additional voluntary medical, dental, vision, disability, accident, legal, ID theft, and life insurance plans available
• 401K Plan, including employer match
• Paid vacation/sick/holidays for eligible employees