Deep Foundations Project Director

Forgen

Country: United States of America

Location: Houston, Texas, 77027, United States

Time Type: Full Time

Posted On: September 27, 2024

About Us

Discover your future at Forgen!

At Forgen, we are committed to building a strong team of amazing people. When you join our team, you open the door to unlimited growth potential and the support of professionals across the country who want to see you succeed. Today, we excel in complex geotechnical and environmental construction services that restore and strengthen our natural surroundings to protect people, communities, and the environment for generations to come. With employees supporting meaningful projects across the United States and Canada, our impact on future generations is only getting started. Whether you’re looking to jumpstart your career in the environmental construction industry or a seasoned professional looking to fill one of our open management positions, we invite you to discover your future with Forgen.

Location: Various Projects, as assigned

Employment Type: Exempt, Regular, Full-Time

Manager Position: Yes

Reports To: Vice President or designee

Travel: Up to 50%

Summary of Functions

Manage large deep foundation projects and programs; maintain and enhance Forgen business relationships. Support business development with new clients. Assist the estimating and proposal development team. Manage each project assigned according to Forgen’s corporate philosophy of safe, quality production while securing the most favorable economic outcome for Forgen. The Project Director will internalize and enforce Company policy and procedures. Position may require occasional travel. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Embrace Forgen’s Core Values in all aspects of the job. 
  • Lead, Manage, and be Accountable (LMA) for their direct reports. 
  • Perform the roles and responsibilities for Project Director as listed on the Accountability Chart. 
  • Responsible for driving a safety culture which promotes Incident and Injury-Free Performance. 
  • Provide primary client contact to assess the scope of work and resources required to successfully complete deep foundation projects. 
  • Manage the estimate for selected projects with detailed review and evaluation of all contract documents. Prepare proposals, technical writing, drawings, schedules, presentations, and interviews as needed during a proposal process. 
  • Work closely with site management employees during the total construction effort to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. Manage interaction with client representatives, engineers, and subcontractors specific to deep foundation work. 
  • Collaborate with site management to plan, coordinate, and supervise onsite functions (scheduling, engineering, material control) and may provide direction to administrative staff in accounting, purchasing, etc. 
  • Supervise site management employees and subcontractors, ensuring deep foundation methods are applied correctly. 
  • Provide technical assistance, including interpretation of drawings and recommending construction methods and equipment specific to deep foundation work as required. Initiate and maintain extra work estimating and issuance of change orders. 
  • Assume full responsibility for all aspects of deep foundation project success and failure, including productivity, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance. 
  • Perform additional assignments as directed. 

Experience/Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent preferred and 15 years of relevant experience.  
  • Extensive experience in deep foundation construction environments with an emphasis on safety performance. 
  • Preferred specialized experience in deep foundations, including drilled shafts, driven piles, micropiles, auger-cast piles, and slurry walls. 
  • Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive on behalf of company business. 
  • Preferred safety training: 
    • 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training. 
    • 8-Hour OSHA Refresher preferred, but not mandatory. 
    • 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training preferred, but not mandatory. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Must demonstrate Core Values. 
  • Strategic Partnering/Interpersonal Savvy and Integrity. 
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6. 
  • Commitment to a safe work environment, understanding behavior-based safety programs, and enforcing company safety policies. 
  • Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and deliver results. 
  • Ability to lead, mentor, train, and develop a high-performing team. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Knowledge of deep foundation equipment types and capabilities. 
  • Ability to read and understand project plans, particularly for deep foundation work. 
  • Capacity to handle pressure and make correct decisions under duress. 
  • Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative. 
  • Strong work ethic, with a focus on getting the job done right the first time. 
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity. 
  • Passion for safety, with the ability to ensure that nobody gets hurt.