Project Manager

Project Manager (Commercial) Our client is a global consulting engineering firm and an international leader in power delivery. Job Summary They are seeking a full-time Project Manager (Commercial) to work within the Project Delivery Department in their Salt Lake City, Utah region.

In this role you will review and analyze contractual requirements, including in project agreements, and subcontracts. You will provide guidance regarding contract interpretation issues and advise on alternative approaches to mitigate risk. You will participate in reviewing contractor payments and change orders, monitor forecast.

You will also build and maintain effective working relationships with internal clients and other stakeholders. You may also assist in maintaining contract files, including database entry, and managing hard and electronic files as needed. You will have working knowledge of construction core services, including estimation, procurement, cost planning and more.

Roles and Responsibilities: Ensuring alignment of the procurement packages with the project budget and schedule Managing all aspects of contract administration for the project, from pre-qualification to close-out of sub-contracts and record retention Reviewing, develop and monitor prime contract flow-downs into project-specific requirements Collate weekly progress reports and produce schedule of completed works, assist in the contractor progress payments Monitor progress of the work against agreed schedules Supporting change order and claims review, including review and recommendation of entitlements in accordance with the contractual terms and conditions Supporting change management, estimating impacts of changes and contingency drawdown Supporting client account management, monthly invoicing, purchase order management and reviewing contractual terms Supporting the development and maintenance of budgets and tracking project costs throughout the life of projects including work in progress Preparing monthly cost reporting and budget reconciliation, including earn value management Participating in industry benchmarking of project metrics Supporting and providing cost forecasting and cost control, managing contingencies and reporting to stakeholders Maintaining effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of projects; liaising with other managers to ensure efficient financial control Delivering all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner; meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients to form strong working relationships Required Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in applicable field 2 years’ experience in the contracting/legal field or equivalent is preferred Creativity and initiative; ability to identify problems and/or inefficiencies and independently offer/implement practical solutions Excellent organizational skills Ability to focus on details while working in a fast-paced environment Ability to prioritize and multi-task while working under tight deadlines Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to effectively interact at all levels of the organization and with external clients of the company Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite software such as Word, Excel and Outlook PMP is a plus Experience in the engineering or construction environment is a plus