Webber - Project Manager - Waterworks

About us :

Founded in 1963, Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community.

Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions.

Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology.

As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

Job Description : Objective

Objective

Project Management personnel are responsible for the overall safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of water / wastewater construction projects from initial budget through project closeout.

Safety is the number one priority at Webber Waterworks, and Project Management personnel are expected to promote and exemplify safe work practices.

Project Management personnel are expected to work with all people in all levels of Project Management and field supervision to establish operational priorities and ensure a quality project.

Project Management personnel are expected to maintain positive and effective working relationships with both internal and external members of the Project Team and support departments.

Regular Job Duties

Project Management :

• Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs.
• Utilize software programs and templates to process, distribute and track all project documentation.
• Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout, develop and negotiate subcontracts.
• Plan and schedule projects
• Manage jobs in progress including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, documentation, and ensuring quality and safety on every job.
• Manage project costs through ongoing evaluation of labor, material and equipment, continue to forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures and profits through project completion
• Perform project closeout
• Capable of managing projects $20-$50 million in size

Leadership :

• Provide leadership through building relationships, motivating others, providing clear direction, and cooperative teamwork.
• Communicate effectively; both written and verbal
• Provide training and serve as a member to less experienced personnel

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a manager of water wastewater construction activities in the field. Must possess superior construction knowledge, excellent personnel management skills, scheduling expertise, good knowledge and use of cost control procedures.
• Bachelor in Science in Construction Science or related curriculum from an accredited University preferred
• 5-10 years of experience in Water / Wastewater construction
• Willing to travel

Webber and its companies (e.g. Webber, LLC, Webber Waterworks, LLC, Webber Infrastructure Management, Inc., Ferrovial Webber Energy, LLC) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Webber complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to : hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.