Project Manager

Laurel Ag & Water is looking for a self-motivated, exceptional Project Manager. As a key member of the Construction Team, the Project Manager will help lead all aspects of the construction project in our organization as construction management is instrumental to our continued success. Laurel is looking for a strong hands-on Project Manager with a proven track record in the scaling of a business growing rapidly. This role will report to the Director of Construction.

This person will be passionate about understanding our employees’ needs and creating solutions that maximize their performance at Laurel. The leader is expected to be a team player that lives Laurel’s cultural values, sets an example for others, and puts systems in place to constantly enhance the culture. They should also be able to execute tactically, as well as having the strong communication skills to inspire others in their role as a team builder and strategic visionary.

What You Will Do

• Streamline and Manage All Resources for Project Tasks for a Construction Project from Start to Finish
• Support Construction Coordinator to plan and designate labor, equipment, and subcontractors based on project scope of work
• Monitor progress of installation, troubleshoot when necessary, and ensure construction quality meets Laurel Ag & Water and/or customer standards.
• Proactively manage assigned construction projects to prevent delays, work stoppages, materials shortages, etc.
• Work with warehouse staff to efficiently manage material deliveries, staging, Job Stall, requisitions and returns that are necessary for efficient construction.
• Coordinate the operation and ordering of all heavy equipment. Provide oversight of on-site managers, leaders, and supervisors to ensure that staff operate equipment safely and maintain safe working conditions at all times.
• Collaborate with customers and other departments
• Work with all stakeholders through change order process during construction.
• Keep stakeholders informed throughout the life of the project - Provide clear detail throughout the life of a project to explain the ongoing results (shed light on final costs, “As-Built” details, etc.)
• Provide consistent feedback to construction teams, sales, design and estimation with the goal of improving efficiencies and customer experience.
• Cost Conscience
• Be mindful of job costs and live within the labor and equipment budgets. Consistently make construction decisions with budget, timeline and implications to other stakeholders in mind.
• Strategically drive new revenue through upsell opportunities and drive leads to account managers for upcoming projects.
• Manage Utility Service Applications and Permits
• Coordinate Communications, Site Visits and Customer Interactions per Company Procedures
• Expedite Utility/Permit lifecycle through strategic communications through each stage
• Develop and Maintain a Utility Services Status/Permitting report
• Manage all County Permits
  

Perks – Bells & Whistles

• Compensation: Base plus discretionary bonus
• Competitive Dental, Vision, and Life insurance packages.
• Paid Time off - Annual accrual starts at 121 hours a year and we provide 7 paid holidays!
• 401K Retirement Package- We Match! 100% on employee's first 3% and 50% on the following 2% of employee contributions.
• Salary Range - $70,000 - $90,000