Project Manager, Heavy Civil Construction

This is a U.S.-based role with approximately 33% travel to Darwin, Australia.

While Houston, TX is the primary posting location, qualified candidates may be based in other major U.S. metropolitan areas with reliable access to domestic air travel, subject to business needs.

SLS is seeking an experienced Project Manager (PM) to join our project in Darwin, Australia. The PM will be responsible for one of the three projects and manages all interactions with internal and external stakeholders including the client. The PM will also manage day to day execution of the project through all phases from initial startup, design and engineering, construction management, change management, closeout, commissioning, and warranty work. The PM will be reporting to a Project Executive.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager reporting to an experienced Project Executive.
• Manage and maintain a healthy client relationship while protecting company interests.
• Provide oversight of the design program to be managed by the Designer of Record.
• Provide oversight of construction operations to be managed by the Superintendent.
• Provide oversight of the safety program to be managed by the Safety Manager.
• Provide oversight of the quality program to be managed by the QC Manager.
• Provide oversight and management of the project schedule through the Scheduler.
• Provide oversight and management of AR and AP through the Project Comptroller.
• Negotiate and execute contracts and purchase orders with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Chair weekly and/or monthly project meetings with all interested stakeholders.
• Communicate frequently and effectively to ensure the project team is well informed.
• Ensure all contract requirements, administrative or otherwise, are satisfied in a timely manner.
• Identify and advocate internally for any and all resources necessary for project success.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Project Executive or Division President.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management required
• 10+ yrs total experience with minimum 5 yrs experience as PM for heavy civil infrastructure projects valued $50M+ required
• Advanced Degree (MBA, MS) or Professional Registration (PMP, PE) preferred
• Experience with DOD/ USACE/ NAVFAC strongly preferred
• Experience managing large project teams of diverse professionals preferred
• Ability to speak, read and write fluent English required
• Ability to successfully pass background/security check required
• Strong proficiency with MS Office required, and Primavera P6 preferred

Physical Demands

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 15 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits

• Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

EEO Statement

SLSCO LTD is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.