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The Ruhlin Company is seeking to hire a Project Manager for its Building Division. This position is based out of Ruhlin's Columbus office.

Position Summary: Plan, organize and control all resources (employees, equipment, materials, subcontractors) for the successful execution of a project. Lead teams of employees in the construction of projects ensuring project quality, schedule, cost control, safety and customer satisfaction objectives are met.

Expected Outcomes:

• Assigned projects are completed on time, under budget and at a profit for the Company.
• Safety, EEO and quality goals are achieved.
• Timely conflict and/or claims resolution.
• Clients are satisfied with project results.
• Prompt and continuous communication of needs and concerns to Division Manager.
• Assigned estimates are completed on time, in a professional and competitive manner.
• Estimates are accurate, and consider risk factors and construction methods.

Position Responsibilities:

Safety

• Work with the Safety Director to ensure jobs have safe working conditions and that safe work practices are in place.
• Responsible for assigned projects to perform better than established safety goals.

Quality

• Monitor and ensure quality control.

Schedule

• Review project proposal or plans to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.
• Develop baseline project schedule with assistance from Superintendent and/or Scheduler.

Estimating

• Review proposal specifications, drawings and attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Review design options and recommend best solution based upon cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Determine critical path schedule and sequence of work.
• Investigate value engineering options.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work; prices work items.
• Use historical unit price and productivity data.
• Participate in presentations to clients (if required).

Cost

• Provide input and supervise all pre-construction services such as purchase orders, subcontracts, schedules, job cost set-up and project pre-planning.
• Work with the Director of Operations and/or or Division Manager to obtain the personnel resources required to properly staff the project.
• Manage the financial aspects of contracts; assure job margin analysis is completed on a regular basis.
• Assist Superintendent with problem or conflict resolution; assist in driving subcontractors or work force.
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required; prepare project reports for Ruhlin management, owner or others.
• Manage the scope of work and has mastery of the contract documents.
• Manage claims; identify and resolve potential claims with subcontractors/suppliers.
• Participate in project coordination meetings.
• Assist estimators with the definition of bid packages during project buyout.
• Support the achievement of EEO goals; hold superintendents accountable for hiring practices.
• Foster team camaraderie; mentor Superintendents and Project Engineers; ensure each person understands their role on the project.
• Document best practices to share with other projects; ensure best construction methods are being used.
• Responsible for presenting one or more best practice documents annually at the Winter Conference.
• Direct and ensure timely completion of project close-out activities.
• Protect and promote the interests of the Company; ensures all compensation for work performed is received.

Owner Relationship

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with key owners, architects.
• Review change orders for accuracy.
• Review and take action on contractor pay requests and invoicing.

General

• Set safety, quality, schedule, cost and owner relationship goals for assigned projects.
• Monitor and report project cost and schedule performance; recommend corrective actions if needed.
• Champion skill development of assigned resources through training and performance evaluations.
• Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, values and goals to employee.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisors direction.
• Ensure adherence to insurance, safety, labor relations, EEO and tax regulations.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Five years project management, estimating and supervisory experience in construction.
• Extensive knowledge of construction methods and materials, costing, scheduling and estimating.
• Experience with estimating software.
• Previous experience directing craft labor in capacity of foremen and/or superintendent.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Ability to think ahead and plan over a one-to two-year time span.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with key owners, engineers and architects.
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team player.
• Willing and able to travel regionally as needed.
• Commitment to Company values.

Direct Report(s): Superintendents, Project Engineers

About The Ruhlin Company

The Ruhlin Company was founded on a corporate philosophy of partnership. For over 100 years we have created cooperative relationships with our clients by listening closely to their needs and successfully translating their visions into reality. Client satisfaction is the bedrock of our reputation, earned through innovative construction technology, experienced leadership and an unswerving commitment to quality. Today Ruhlin enjoys a national reputation as a construction services leader. From bridges to buildings, client success is built in.

The Ruhlin Company offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees which includes Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), 401k match, Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability coverage, Tuition Reimbursement paid vacation and sick days.

The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in Ohio's Drug Free Safety Program