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Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. Slayden is seeking experienced Project Managers to support and lead critical water and wastewater treatment plant construction projects for both municipal and industrial clients based out of Medford, OR. Projects may be either integrated project delivery such as CM-at-Risk or Design-Build, or traditional Design-Bid-Build and range in size from $20-$200 million dollars in size.

Slayden Constructors is a leader in the civil construction industry in the Pacific Northwest, focused on water and wastewater infrastructure. Over the last 40 years, we have ingrained our reputation with our clients on successful projects, bringing positive impacts to local communities. Grow your career with a team that is committed to delivering quality projects timely and safely, while supporting our guiding principles: People Matter, Team Unity, Solutions Driven, and Forward Focused.

Essential Functions

• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A/E contacts, to facilitate preconstruction and construction activities.
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site construction managers and superintendents to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Represent Company in project meetings, assist in labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with Client.
• Work jointly with other members of the project team to complete the Slayden Constructors Management Administration Plan prior to initiating any fieldwork. Use the planning guidelines and tools provided throughout the project.
• Assure that direct reporting employees follow safe work practices and use company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.
• Provide leadership and technical support to project engineers, field engineers and superintendents.
• Procurement of subcontractors and materials thru Purchase Agreements and Subcontracts.
• Support Change Management, Cost Estimating, revenue and Cost Forecasting and Scheduling.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by Operations Director.

Basic Qualifications

• 4-year engineering/construction management degree or equivalent experience and training/education.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of construction, design, finance and management experience/knowledge required on heavy civil or industrial construction projects.
• 3 - 5 years of experience on water or wastewater plant projects.
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities vital.
• Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential.
• Strong business-orientation required. Proven experience and judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Safety oriented, OSHA training.
• Special experience and expertise with water/wastewater treatment projects.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% company-paid benefits including Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD) (after 60 day waiting period for STD & LTD only), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Policy (includes vacation, sick and personal time)
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.