Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Glen Allen, VA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Contract to Hire)
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $60.00 $70.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (First Shift / Days); Flex 9/80 schedule available
• Travel Requirements: 20% required to be on site in Richmond, traveling to project sites within Virginia and into northern North Carolina (typically 1 2 days per week)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Project Manager will lead and motivate a team in the day-to-day management of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, risk, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations/management, field staff, and other duties required to execute Design-Only, Engineer Procure Construct (EPC), Construction Management, Construction, and Program Management projects. The Project Manager leads projects from inception to completion and may perform the role of EPC Project Manager or Program Manager, as well as provide guidance to others performing these roles as required by the specific project. The Project Manager is responsible for overall project execution and successful completion of projects on time and within budget. This role provides leadership and guidance of all aspects of multi-discipline engineering projects from concept to completion, including overall safety, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project controls, and public/community relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Manage all aspects of project communication.
• Lead the Project Management team in administering request for proposal (RFP) package development, bid and selection process, and scope of work documents.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support and schedule attainment.
• Manage the review, negotiation, approval, and execution of prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Lead internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Risk Department as required.
• Manage and approve internal and external reports, providing detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals to client(s) and Global Practice leadership as required.
• Manage project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.
• Monitor progress on projects and provide input into areas of concern and direction or redirection to enhance achievement of project schedules, productivity of goals, budgets, quality, and overall profitability of the project.
• Responsible for managing contract closeout activities.
• Responsible for generating new business revenue by developing new client relationships or leveraging existing client relationships.
• Adhere to the firm's safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the safety and health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Participate in and attend industry-associated conferences and/or committees.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment; ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, design).
• Utility industry experience required.
• Transmission & Distribution (T&D) experience required.
• DMV/MVR must be part of the background check (driving required).

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, or water.
• PMP certification preferred.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, construction management, or related degree from an accredited program required. (School must be accredited; internship experience does not count toward the years of experience requirement.)

Required Experience

• Minimum 7 years of applicable/relevant experience required.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Important Notes

• Dominion Background Check: In addition to the standard background check with MVR, the selected candidate MUST go through a Dominion background check. This process can take 6 weeks to 2 3 months, depending on when Dominion processes it. The hiring firm does not have any control over when Dominion runs this check. The selected candidate cannot start at all including any onboarding or training until the Dominion background check is completed and cleared. The Hiring Manager will communicate once clearance is received.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions, or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

About the Client

This infrastructure engineering firm has been designing and building essential city infrastructure since 1898, making it one of the most enduring organizations in the engineering and construction industry. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75 offices across the country and internationally, the firm employs more than 14,500 employee-owners and generates over $7.4 billion in annual revenue serving sectors including energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare. Every full-time employee participates in ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a structure that aligns professional incentives with company performance and has earned the firm a 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace. Teams here include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals engaged in complex, consequential projects ranging from major airport expansions to large-scale energy infrastructure.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-09516

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