Project Manager I Construction Material Testing

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Job Description

Our Construction Materials Team plays a critical role in ensuring the quality safety and performance of materials used in infrastructure and building projects. From concrete and asphalt to soil and aggregates our team provides essential testing and analysis that supports the structural integrity and compliance of construction efforts.

As aProject Manager I you will lead and coordinate construction materials testing projects from initiation through completion. Your involvement in the full project life cycle will be crucial for ensuring timely completion of projects in accordance with established scope schedule and budget. This position leads to the successful delivery of projects that provide purposeful high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design will oversee laboratory and field-testing operations manage client relationships ensure compliance with industry standards and support the professional development of your team.

Primary responsibilities:

• Assemble and lead project teams assigning responsibilities to align technical skills and expertise with project objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the client contractors and internal teams clearly communicating project scope schedule and budget.
• Develop and manage project budgets monitor costs and ensure adherence to financial plans to maintain client satisfaction and project profitability.
• Manage complex contract negotiations and coordinate change requests.
• Identify potential risks or additional costs and implement strategies to mitigate negative impacts.
• Organize and lead regular project meetings to ensure alignment on expectations performance and deliverables.
• Oversee detailed reviews of technical work to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Document all project deliverables and maintain comprehensive records including correspondence design plans and other project-related files.
• Secure appropriate resources for all project phases to ensure timely and successful completion.
• Mentor team members on project management best practices using internal tools and resources.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Foster and maintain strong client relationships to support future business opportunities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Bachelors degree in engineering sciences construction planning or a related area preferred.
• A minimum of eight years of project experience within an applicable field or discipline with increasing responsibility.
• Proven track record in meeting and exceeding client expectations through project management activities.
• Excellent client service orientation communication and presentation skills.
• Solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems.
• A high-level of organization leadership and negotiation skills.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• A keen interest in various engineering disciplines particularly within the industrial sector.

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design client advisory services planning field services and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care vision dental paid time off etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority female veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender disability age military status or other protected status.

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