Website Cajun Industries

Job Highlights

Title	Project Manager
Type	Full Time
Experience	3 Years
Function	Production
Location	Baton Rouge, LA, United States
Company	Cajun Industries

Company Profile

Cajun Industries provides engineering and construction services. The company offers building construction, structural concrete, prefabrication, piping fabrication, scheduling, plant relocation, site development, and design.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Project Manager who will be responsible for the preparation of proposals, including cost, technical, and commercial responses.

Provide analysis of project drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare estimates (labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors) for upcoming projects.

Participate in post-bid Q&A and contract negotiations for the award of project work.

Plan, direct, and coordinate management activities of the assigned project to ensure safety, schedule, and profitability goals are met.

Manage day-to-day work on the project during construction phases by coordinating with the project team and making recommendations regarding the status of work.

Champion and lead the safety, quality, and execution programs through active leadership and participation.

Education Level

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering (Civil or Geotechnical), or related experience

Work Experience

Minimum 3 years of relevant deep foundations/geotechnical construction experience.

License/Certification

Proficient in Excel, Viewpoint Construction Software, PVault, and P6 Primavera

Duties/Responsibilities

Act as liaison between the company, the client, and subcontractors
Advise superintendents and construction managers of contractual rights and obligations
Aggressive collection through invoicing on time, pursuing payment within the terms of the contract, and using best judgment with a schedule of values
Award and administer subcontracts, including final approval of payment
Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness
Conduct a pre-job checklist that will define the scope of work
Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
Coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies when applicable
Ensure contract T&Cs are reviewed by appropriate counsel for exceptions or comments
Perform quantity take-off and price take-off
Prepare and understand bid schedules, as well as review bids from subcontractors and vendors for conformity to contract requirements, to determine acceptable bids
Prepare a technical and commercial approach to the proposal cost
Provide monthly financial projections of the status of the project and review status reports prepared by project personnel, and modify schedules or plans as required
Review material and labor requirements, equipment and production costs, performance requirements, and project schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy
Assist other workers as needed

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong organization, planning, and time management skills
Technical skills related to the management of deep foundation/geotechnical construction (Driven Pile, Sheet Pile, Auger Cast-In-Place, Drilled Shaft, Helical Pile, Drilled Displacement Pile, etc.) projects.
The ability to focus on details, and can work well within a deadline-driven environment
The ability to manage multiple priorities as well as multiple personality types

Work Environment