Project Manager - Site

W.L. French Excavating, one of the area’s leading site subcontractors and a Boston Globe and USA Today National Top Place to Work, is looking for a talented Project Manager. Reporting to the VP of Operations, the PM is responsible for overseeing multiple projects. Come grow with us!

Responsibilities:

• Establish and/or maintain WLF as a trusted partner to GC’s and other project stakeholders
• Maintain a positive image with vendors, subs, clients, and teammates
• Anticipate problems and proactively solve as win-win for company and GC
• Develop preliminary job schedules for projects
• Ensure all jobs stay on schedule
• Attend and lead all project meetings
• Visit jobs on a regular basis to review the effectiveness of site supervision, job progress, quality of work, and safety on the job
• Be responsible for standard project administration tasks:
• Price change orders
• Read and understand construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Read and understand contract agreements
• Track all submittals
• Prepare all monthly requisitions
• Work with accounting to approve all invoices
• Update and review schedules monthly
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, including Project.
• Knowledge of Carlson Earthwork Takeoff, Procore, and B2W estimating software helpful.
• Collaborate with safety department

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management
• 3+ years of experience managing multiple complex commercial projects (up to $20M) as a site subcontractor
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, high energy, drive, and desire to improve
• Strong interpersonal skills (communication, tact, negotiation)
• Strong customer service focus
• Problem solver – innovative and initiative to get the job done

About Us:

• Best-in-Class, industry leader, named to both the Boston Globe and USA Today Top Places to Work
• Contributor to large, high-profile, complex construction projects in Massachusetts
• A family-based company culture with a paramount focus on safety
• State-of-the-art office facilities opened in 2019, including an on-site gym

WLF is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. WLF strives to provide a culture in which employees can build and grow their careers.