Branch Project Manager in Dallas, Texas at Penhall Company

The Branch Project Manager will execute the project management functions for numerous clients and projects. This person will be an experienced manager of self-performance demolition construction projects, have strong client interface and communication competencies, and exemplary contract development, negotiation and management skills. This person will also have a “Safety First” culture to align with Penhall’s Health, Safety, & Environmental policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the planning & management of diverse and complex construction projects; Perform duties using sound project management principles and methodologies.
• Proficient in contract administration, project scheduling, and revenue and cost management; Ensure contracts are sound, beneficial, and strategically negotiated
• Effectively and consistently lead clients and build and fosters good relationships.
• Identify risk and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Identify resolutions to contract, project, execution (including scheduling), and client issues; Negotiate and strategize client and subcontractor scope changes.
• Participate in pre-construction, progress and planning meetings with project stakeholders; Collaborate with construction & engineering stakeholders to plan, manage, procure and execute work for each phase.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in self-perform heavy civil construction.
• Experience with Procore, Project Schedule, etc.
• Experience with subcontract scope development, review, and administration.
• Experience with material procurement.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Essential Core Competencies:

• Problem Solving: Need to identify problems and develop actionable solutions, such as optimizing project strategy.
• Contract Administration: Managing complex construction projects using sound project management principles, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and organizational capabilities.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborative approach to identifying issues and driving them to conclusion.
• Customer Service Orientation: Maintaining strong relationships with clients, leading them effectively through project phases and ensuring consistent communication.
• Adaptability: Must be flexible to stay on top of potential risks in projects and contracts, develop proactive strategies, and implementing mitigations plans to minimize impact on projects.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, business, or related field of study or an equivalent amount of applicable experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of project management experience in heavy construction, design-build projects, and managing multi-million-dollar projects.
• Demonstrates exceptional oral and written communication competencies.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to walk job sites when necessary.
• May be required to travel to job sites and other locations.