Dam Project Manager 24-403

Thalle Construction Co. Inc. (“Thalle”) is seeking a senior level Project Manager with a focus in water infrastructure projects to be part of our growing team.  Our ideal candidate will be a team player who is highly motivated with a strong work ethic and desire to be part of an experienced construction team. This position is located out of Birmingham, Alabama.

Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office in Hillsborough, NC and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas. Thalle has construction projects throughout the South East, Texas, and New Jersey with growth nationwide. Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects includes dams, reservoirs, locks, DOT roadway construction and bridges, large diameter utilities, landfills, mass excavation, wastewater, on-demand emergency services.

We are a proud representative of Tully Group (www.tullygroup.us).  The Tully Group is one the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms with their corporate office in New York City and long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey.

Safety is our TOP priority! Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including major medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, life insurance, and 401K with a company match, and more! Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace.

Project Location:  Terrell, Texas.

Position:  Project Manager

Salary:  Based upon qualifications and experience level. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Plan and formulate civil construction projects according to project requirements and engineering             standards
•    Ensure overall project quality control, including review of project designs for compliance with                   engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related                           specifications
•    Create and maintain all project-related documentation and correspondence.  Prepare analytical               reports for presentation to upper management
•    Collaborate with field management to ensure successful resolution of issues between the project             plan and site execution on an ongoing basis
•    Approve all equipment or personnel changes and requisitions prepared and submitted by                         superintendents
•    Maintain timely knowledge of what is occurring on project
•    Appropriately execute final authority over issue resolution related to project plan and implementation
•    Demonstrate understanding of when to elevate issues and/or communicate to upper management
•    Plan for and organize project staff according to project requirements, including assigning proper               personnel to specific projects or components of projects
•    Ensure and communicate clear roles and responsibilities to entire project team 
•    Conduct weekly meetings with project team (to include scheduling and costing review)  
•    Develop and effectively manage against project budget and ensure project meets projected/required       margins
•    Ensure the accuracy of weekly Viewpoint labor and equipment reports and monthly Viewpoint cost           reports.
•    Conduct and document ongoing financial projections of project performance throughout project life  
•    Submit accurate and timely cost and income projections for the project
•    Submit accurate and timely payment requisitions
•    Appropriately act on changes in project margins and budget variances to ensure project profitability
•    Demonstrate a thorough understanding of contract terms and specifications
•    Act as Thalle’ s representative with owners and owner’s engineers at project meetings
•    Document all change conditions
•    Complete all written notification requirements
•    Ensure accurate recordkeeping is maintained at job site 
•    Ensure timely and appropriate communications of time extensions and delays to owner in                          accordance with contract requirement
•    Document, prepare, and initiate claims, if necessary  
•    Protect Thalle’ s interests, minimize conflicts, and professionally resolve issues
•    Demonstrate thorough understanding of project schedule, key project milestones, and reasons for           delays.  
•    Update project schedule on monthly basis
•    Ensure accuracy, appropriate detail and timely submittal of Superintendent’s 2 week schedules

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A minimum experience of 10 years in earthwork construction, experience in high hazard dam construction with dam heights exceeding 50-feet and elements of work including dewatering, mass excavation, chimney and filter drain installation, geotechnical instrumentation monitoring, drainpipe system installation, erosion and sediment control, moisture conditioning of stockpiled material for placement in compacted fills and site restoration.
• Ability to read and understand technical and statistical data, interpret construction drawings, architectural drawings and specifications, and legal documents.
• Prior experience effectively leading construction operations.
• Ability to read, understand and execute critical path method schedules.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Advanced knowledge of the heavy civil construction industry.
• Ability to effectively mentor teammates to promote continuous professional development.
• Self-starter capable of improving operations processes.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Sound judgment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.