Careers @ OTL

PROJECT MANAGER

Dallas, Texas

The PROJECT MANAGER is responsible for the planning, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of assigned projects for the company as further outlined below. The primary responsibility is to manage the projects, as well as provide support to the Vice President of Project Management. The project manager is a full time; exempt position and will report to the Vice President of Operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

The primary role is to position plans, direct, coordinate and budget activities concerned with the design and construction of OTL projects, which will include, but not be limited to the following:

  • Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of company policy and contract specifications
  • Confer with supervisors and foremen to discuss such matters as work procedures, complaints and construction problems
  • Communicate with OTL’s clients as the primary relationship manager and manage client expectations
  • Monitor and control projects through administrative direction of on-site superintendents and foremen to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget
  • Understand safety programs and provide assistance in the field & ensure adherence at project level
  • Formulate reports concerning such areas as work progress, costs and scheduling
  • Production tracking of self-performed work, job cost analysis & cost at completion calculations
  • Development, management & updating project schedule
  • Issuing purchase orders & reviewing accounts payable invoices for correct pricing
  • Management and tracking of subcontractors & vendors of fabricated items
  • Preparation of project close out documents such as as-builts, O&M manuals & warranty documents

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

  • The project manager position will require excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management, staff, clients and vendors
  • Be a self-motivated individual and display initiative, with good time management skills and the ability to manage multiple and sometimes competing priorities effectively
  • The project manager must be reliable and able to report to work each day on time
  • Familiarity with construction documents and the ability to read and interpret complex drawings
  • Excellent organizational skills are required as well as the ability to function well independently with limited supervision and also work well within a team
  • The project manager must be computer literate, technically competent and fluent in English
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license with a good driving record is required
  • It would be an added advantage for the project manager to have a four-year degree in engineering or construction management plus prior experience in the construction industry

If interested, please submit your resume using the form below.