Project Manager

Terracon Consultants, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Houston
11555 Clay Rd Ste 100 (Show on map)
Nov 11, 2024
Job Description General Responsibilities: Building Enclosure Project Manager holds overall responsibility for assigned building enclosure projects of small to medium scope complexity. Duties include planning and executing a specific project plan, delivering quality products and services to the client in a timely manner, managing project financials, and serving as the primary contact between project team and the client. The Building Enclosure Project Manager manages multiple projects including new construction commissioning as well as existing building investigations and consulting. This role is responsible for the results of assigned projects and will work closely with senior project/group managers, Approved Project Reviewers (APRs) and subject matter experts (SMEs). Manage all aspects of a facilities engineering project to ensure that it is safely completed on time and within scope and budget. Responsible for completing the project as per its contracted scope; monitor progress and performance against the project plan. Troubleshoot and recommend or resolve operational problems and minimize delays. May be responsible for resource management, project scheduling, budgets and forecasts, and working with external vendors, subcontractors or contractors. Conducts meetings and prepares reports to communicate the status of the project to the project team and client. Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones. May have responsibilities to communicate with the client and deliver work products to satisfaction of client. Coordinates effort with approved project reviewer (APR) to make sure that APR has opportunity to engage throughout the project, particularly at critical junctures. Is involved with approving invoices, preparing change orders, and collections. This role may also entail diagnosing and developing repair/restoration solutions for the built environment. This includes all major components and systems of buildings and other infrastructure. Projects range from property condition assessments to detailed evaluations of structural systems, roofs, facades, plaza deck and below grade waterproofing systems, MEP systems, pavements, industrial floors, and construction materials. Assessment techniques include, visual examination, non-destructive testing, instrumentation and load testing, laboratory testing, and destructive examinations. Client deliverables range from reports of findings and recommendations to development of restoration design documents and construction oversight/administration. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of a small to medium sized project. Works with senior project managers, group mangers, clients or national account manager (NAM) to define project scope, schedule and budget. Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for completing the project. Leads safety efforts including preparation and compliance with approved safety plan. Take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays to meet project targets and milestones, while maintaining project budgets. Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project. This may include preparing calculations, designs, reports and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors. Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized resources for the project. Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project to clients, NAMs, and senior project managers. Draft proposals and estimates for new projects including add services/change orders. Lead team efforts on new design peer reviews of construction documents, including architectural drawings, specifications, shop drawings and submittals relative to the building enclosure. Perform field observations or investigations of building envelope systems. Preparation of technical reports, documenting investigative results, testing and observations performed. Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinates project staff to meet project targets and milestones. Coordinates with APR to ensure appropriate oversight is in place and sufficient time allowed for reviews of all critical junctures. Coordinates with accounting for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing and collections Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies. Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects. Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices in accordance with requirements set forth in our Corporate Quality Manual (CQM) and Project Quality Manual (PQM). Engage APRs on projects at their onset and routinely throughout the project lifecycle. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in building science or related building field and 7-10 years' experience in facility assessment. Or, in lieu of a degree, 11-14 years' related experience. Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history. Preferred Certification: Registered Roof Consultant (RRC), Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC), and at least one other relevant certification (RRO, REWO, CABS, RBEC, BECxP, LEED AP) About Terracon Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs. EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.