Project Manager

Since 1955, Nicholson Construction Company has been setting the industry standard for performance and technical innovation in geotechnical construction. We have built our reputation by performing the highest quality work and providing the most innovative solutions on the widest range of demanding and high profile projects. Nicholson is part of a global network of unparalleled geotechnical resources and expertise, specializing in deep foundations, earth retention, ground treatment and ground improvement.

Nicholson Construction Company seeks a Project Manager to work at the Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, office and various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. The Manager will be required to perform the following duties: (1) ensuring all Nicholson and OSHA safety regulations are met and enforced, including bottom line responsibility for safety; (2) assisting with business development, risk assessment, bid preparation, selling and closing new work; (3) coordinating with other managers for support and overall management strategy on assigned projects; (4) assisting with contract negotiation and overseeing subcontractor procurement; (5) analyzing, developing, submitting and negotiating construction project claims for additional costs and/or time based on changed site conditions, delays by the owner to our operations and additional work scope; (6) managing accounts receivable collections; (7) coordinating, reviewing and submitting project change orders, additional work orders, and back charge documentation; (8) creating and reviewing project budgets, cost reports, forecasts and cash flows; (9) pre-job planning and scheduling; and (10) preparation of project designs and submittals.

Position requires relocation to work at various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S., as well as domestic travel up to 20% of the time.

Position requires a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management plus six years of experience in an engineering position for geotechnical construction projects with contract values exceeding $5 million dollars.

Experience required with the following: (1) four years of experience working with construction equipment, techniques, drawings, specifications, building materials, surveying, designs, and engineering for geotechnical construction projects; (2) working with cranes (including load chart, platform stability, swing radius) and other type of drill rigs (Commachio, Casagrande, and Atlas Copco); (3) working with Hydrofraise, clamshell and chisel; (4) following construction techniques: grouting works, micropiles, CFA piles, anchors/tiebacks, soil nail walls, jet grouting, shotcreting, CB walls, diaphragm and cut-off walls; (5) developing load schedule and setting up proof and performance load tests on anchors and compression/tension load test on piles/micropiles; (6) data management and QA/QC processes implementation; (7) grout and concrete on site testing procedures; (8) primavera and MS project in developing and managing project schedules; (9) estimating and job costing procedures; (10) construction management and bidding (Viewpoint, Heavy Job, Heavy Bid) software; (11) AutoCAD and geotechnical analysis/design software (Wallap, Plaxis, Allpile, and Geo5); (12) computer coding (excel macros and Python); and (13) managing in-house and subcontracted engineering services.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Safe Harbor Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• Personal days
• Sick days
  
  

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