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At High Concrete, we don’t just pour concrete, we shape skylines and bring bold visions to life. With more than 75 years of experience and nearly five decades as a precast leader, we’ve become a trusted partner for architects, engineers, and builders nationwide. As the nation’s largest producer of precast concrete parking structures and a leader in architectural and structural wall panels, we deliver the strength, precision, and support that complex projects demand.

From stadiums and schools to warehouses and cultural landmarks, our work stands tall — in every sense of the word.

Ready to build a career that’s as solid as our structures? Join High Concrete in Denver, PA, where your future is built to last.

We are hiring for a Project Manager to join our team! The Project Manager will plan, schedule and handle administration of assigned projects to meet the project's stated functional, economic, and schedule requirements. You'll also serve as the primary point of contact with customer related concerns, administer the contractual requirements for all assigned projects, manage cash flow through timely invoice and prompt cash collection.

This position is a 1st shift position, onsite at our location in Denver, PA with some travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of all assigned projects in accordance with the technical specifications required by the contracts.
• Plan, schedule, and manage the execution of all assigned projects to achieve or exceed the financial objectives of the company.
• Manage the execution of all assigned projects in a manner that is professional, legal, ethical, and consistent with the High Philosophy.
• Serve as the primary communicator on behalf of the Company to the customer and their designated agents regarding matters of the construction project.
• Issue invoices for goods and services provided on a timely and complete manner.
• Manage all cash collection efforts for payments due on assigned projects.
• Serve as the primary recipient of project information from the customers and their designated agents, and manage the further communication of necessary information to subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, service providers, and other disciplines within High as required.
• Coordinate the efforts of engineering and production to ensure compliance with the scheduled delivery dates.
• Prior to commencing work on site, coordinate site logistics and work access with customer. Where drop lots are necessary, identify and secure necessary drop lot access in conjunction with shipping company.
• Visit job sites as required to maintain project status awareness and to identify unexpected conditions in advance of precast deliveries.
• Attend job site meetings as required as the Company’s project representative.
• Document communications and project status reports effectively using such forms as logs, meeting minutes, letters, transmittals, and e-mails.
• Provide routine and as-needed communication to High management for the purpose of informing them of project status or important issues of risk management or financial consequence.
• Work with customer and assigned erector to determine erection sequence and coordinate same with production schedule and shipping.
• Plan and schedule the work of each discipline required to complete the field erection of precast, and other related work included in the scope of the Company.
• Review all product and field work provided by Company and its subcontractors for meeting specified quality, and manage any necessary field remediation. Coordinate with shipping and production to resolve quality issues related to same.
• Maintain the forecast of project costs in the company’s enterprise system to accurately represent the expected financial outcome upon completion.
• Identify changes in scope as defined in the contract documents, and submit required documentation to secure full compensation as the Company may be entitled.
• Provide analysis as required to support the Company claims and defend claims submitted against the Company.
• Collaborate with estimating and purchasing departments to negotiate and execute purchases of goods and services required to complete the field operations portion of the project.
• Review subcontractor invoices for accuracy, appropriate representation of completed work, and contractual compliance; and recommend for payment.
• Coordinate the work of Assistant Project Managers working on assigned projects.

Daily Skills:

• Promote the interests and favorable image of the High Companies. Support and sustain the values of the High
  Philosophy.
• Provide analysis as required to support High Concrete Group claims and defend claims submitted against High
  Concrete Group.
• Assist in the final negotiations of new projects as needed to review technical scope issues schedule feasibility.
• Attend production planning meetings to provide input and enhance comprehensive knowledge of production
  efforts on assigned projects.
• Participate in the work acquisition efforts of High Concrete Group by bringing knowledge of new project
  opportunities and participation in estimating efforts or sales presentations.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of High Concrete Group.
• Serve on, and occasionally lead, company committees as appointed.
• Perform special assignments as directed.

Important Areas of Expertise:

• 4 or more years of experience in Project Management required.
• Experience in precast concrete production or commercial/institutional building construction a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required in Construction Management or related field, preferred.
• Driver's license required

Working for The High Companies:

High Concrete Group LLC combines innovation, proven technology, more than three-quarters of a century’s experience as a precast company, and nearly 50 years as a precaster.

• Tuition Assistance with 100 percent reimbursement for approved courses and degree programs which are job related and approved in advance by your supervisor.
• Employee Assistance Program provides professional, confidential assistance for any type of personal issue you or your eligible dependents are experiencing.
• High Family Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to the children of High co-workers working at least 1,000 hours per year and employed for at least two years. Recipients are awarded $4,000 for each year they are enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited degree program.
• Good Measure Award is presented periodically to an individual or team from each of the High companies who exemplifies The High Philosophy and who has gone above and beyond normal job responsibilities to provide "Good Measure."
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision available for full-time coworkers. Vacation is offered to regular full-time coworkers and is earned annually on your anniversary date. You may carry over a portion of your hours into the next anniversary year.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match.