GT Project Manager

DYWIDAG stands as a global leader in construction and infrastructure technology that works with 
government authorities, asset owners, construction companies, and design offices to support their 
infrastructure projects. We have expanded into over 50 countries worldwide and continue to keep 
infrastructure safe and secure every single day. 
 
The Project Manager-GT is responsible for managing and delivering DYWIDAG’s Geotechnical projects in 
a safe, efficient, and quality manner. This shall be accomplished by utilizing your technical competence 
and acumen along with strong communication capabilities to deliver projects on time and budget. 
Results shall be measured in the form of safe, profitable work, ensuring contractual obligations are met 
and customer satisfaction is achieved. The work performed will include fabrication and supply of 
DYWIDAG’s geotechnical products and services. Most products and services are supplied for heavy civil 
and commercial infrastructure markets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Work collaboratively with the Geotechnical team to ensure clear accountability and 
  coordinated approach is in place for all clients and internal teams resulting in a plan that 
  meets or exceeds the established budget on any given project.
• Provide courteous customer service and responding promptly to requests. 
  
• Build strong relationship with external clients, customers, engineers, vendors, and operational 
  team members.
• Lead, manage, coordinate, and direct any assigned project.
• Manage the financial aspects of all assigned projects to ensure they meet or exceed budget 
  expectations.
• Collaborate with the Sales Coordinator to ensure proper Job Progress Report (JPR) 
  management on regular basis and to facilitate monthly financial reporting.
• Continuous hands-on understanding of the DYWIDAG target market and competitor landscape, 
  identifying risks and opportunities through talking to clients during project execution.
• Attend industry functions such as conferences and exhibitions when needed.
• Develop, communicate, and implement project handoff and operational plans for assigned 
  projects.
• Review manufacturing drawings and instructions.
• Coordination of customer’s equipment needs with the equipment department.
• Seek opportunities to improve efficiency and contribute to overall success of the company.
• Work with Production Staff on Quality Control, acceptability of parts substitutions, 
  manufacturing tolerances for systems and applications, production capabilities, 
  manufacturing schedules, and production costs.
• Work collaboratively with the designated GT marketing partner to assist with marketing 
  campaigns, collateral, project reports, social media postings, etc. as needed.
• Maintain up to date, in depth knowledge of DYWIDAG products and services.
• Lead/assist in resolving product related field issues, collections, and other customer 
  satisfaction issues as needed.
• Read and understand construction contracts of varying types and manage DYWIDAG projects 
  to meet the contractual terms as required.
• Prepare cost estimates and quotes as required to support sales and business development 
  efforts.
• Perform due diligence in acquiring material and service pricing to ensure that DYWIDAG 
  receives the best possible and most competitive 3rd party pricing.
• Manage the preparation and submittal of shop drawings, work plans and any other technical 
  project requirements.
• Coordinate material deliveries and update schedules as required.
• Provide price changes to customer for added materials and revisions to materials already 
  ordered.
• Support financial reporting where required.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.  
• 3 to 5 years of Project Manager experience or equivalent field experience required.  
• Knowledge of Anchored Earth Retention, Foundation Construction or Post-Tensioning is an 
  asset.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working experience with Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in English – written and spoken. 

 COMPETENCIES  

• Strong interpersonal skills to cultivate long-term relationships with clients and DYWIDAG team 
  members  
• Ability to network internally and externally.
• Ability to write, think and speak technically. A strong degree of technical acumen. 
  
• Ability to listen well and establish a rapport  
• Successfully manage the use of influencing and negotiating techniques.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking and time management skills.
• Knowledge of technical proposal writing, presentation and negotiation techniques, 
  communication techniques and conflict management.
• Experience with civil construction, heavy construction, DOT, bridge construction or similar 
  construction site experience to be considered for this position.
• Working experience with NAV or e-vision or similar ERP software or ability to learn ERP software quickly.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel as required to visit customers and project sites as well as company training and meetings. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, laptop use, etc.
• Must be able to lift 20lbs, on occasion.
• Ability to climb ladders and navigate uneven terrain on foot. 

OTHER DUTIES

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of 
  activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, 
  responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• This position is considered a developmental pathway to future Geotechnical Sales Territory 
  roles, providing a strong foundation for employees who demonstrate technical proficiency, 
  customer relationship skills, commercial acumen, and leadership potential. 

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