This job description reflects a general assignment of essential functions; it does not include or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
                          
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under general supervision, manages projects to meet customer expectations and project specifications, including schedule and quality, and performs related work as required or assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• provide smooth and efficient project flow
• provide customer service
• maintain friendly relations with customers
• coordinate jobsite quality
• coordinate and communicate with all parties vested in project success
• contribute to the team effort
• achieve financial objectives
• maintain company reputation
• secure sensitive information and follows set security procedures 
• perform all occupational safety and hazard procedures in conjunction with all essential duties

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
• our strengths and weaknesses, current project statuses, customer desires, etc.
• comprehensive project progression
• sales, estimating, engineering, production, and erection processes
• appropriate uses and capabilities of our products and services 
• the end product, including its use, capabilities and tolerances
• the methods, practices, tools, material and equipment used in the work process
• occupational hazards and proper safety precautions
Skills in:
• networking
• customer service
• negotiations
• bid analysis
• appropriate software
Ability to:
• complete tasks to satisfy customers
• manage engineering, production, delivery and field work processes
• build relationships
• foresee challenges, anticipate customer requirements, and required resources
• successfully lead a team 
• read, understand and implement drawings
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• communicate effectively

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Employee may be exposed to:  
• moving mechanical/electrical parts and equipment
• fumes or airborne particles 
• vibration
• metal preservatives
• oils and greases
• loud noise
• heat/cold/wet conditions
• working above ground

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend or twist; talk and hear, see and focus.  The employee may lift and/or move heavy objects, up to and exceeding 50 pounds.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities of this classification.  Must successfully complete and possess all required company training and certification before operating any machinery, equipment or tools.  Must be able to work overtime on short notice, which could exceed 8 hours per shift and/or 40 hours per work week.

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Phoenix

Reports To: Director of PM

FLSA: Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Project Manager is responsible for managing a project’s scope, schedule, internal and external coordination, and budget beginning with turn over from sales all the way through final closeout.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Ensure the company is in compliance with its project contract terms and conditions.

- Monitoring and pro-actively identify and correct technical, schedule or financial issues through effective communication with external customers, and internal team members.

-Negotiate pricing and terms with subcontractors/vendors for field activities.

-Work closely with engineers and other plant personnel to ensure clarity in production requirements and develop an executable project delivery plan.

- Recommend and prepare change orders.

-Document any and all changes or directives that impact project cost, schedule, or company exposure.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

- Bachelors degree in Engineering preferred.

- Minimum of 3-5 years in the precast concrete industry with significant exposure to Engineering and Project Management.

-Effective listening skills to identify client’s needs.

- Must be able to self-check own work to ensure accuracy and completeness.

-Strong communication and people skills to effectively manage the project teams.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility that will ever be required of an employee in the job.

Please send cover letter and resume to efink@tpacaz.com or blandsiedel@tpacaz.com.

The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) is seeking a Certification Manager, a newly created full-time position with the association's management company. ICRI is the primary organization for repair; providing education, certification, networking, and leadership to improve the repair, restoration, and protection of concrete and other structures.

The Certification Manager will manage and market ICRI certification programs to increase awareness and participation, and ensure an efficient and effective implementation and maintenance of all aspects of ICRI certification programs. Tasks and responsibilities include promoting and managing existing and new certification programs, coordinating scheduled certification classes, and assisting in the development of new certification and education products. The complete position description is available at www.icri.org/certificationmanager.

Prior experience in the concrete repair/restoration industry is a must. Individual can be located anywhere in the United States (no international locations considered). Extensive travel and a flexible time schedule are required. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills are also required. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applicants should submit a cover letter stating why they are interested and qualified for the Certification Manager position with their current salary/salary expectations and availability to start, and include a current resume to certificationmanager@icri.org.

Application screening will begin upon receipt of cover letters/resumes and will continue until the position is filled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.

A Clark Pacific Project Manager directs one or more projects at a time from initial planning of the project through field completion. The Project Manager has competently performed all duties of a Project Engineer and Assistant Project Manager. The Project Manager has the experience and knowledge to make decisions at all phases of the project that will ensure proper design, production, and erection on the project. The Project Manager will direct a small group (or groups) of employees through day to day operations on a project/projects. The Project Manager will report directly to a Senior Project Manager. The following is a list of the main duties the Project Manager is required to perform:

• Detail panels and connection concepts that work with seismic and constructability requirements.
• Oversee development and submittal of Clark Pacific shop drawings for approval by General Contractor, Architect and SEOR.
• Develop engineering, production and field schedules for precast work and know relationship between General Contractor schedule and all of Clark Pacific activities.
• Attend meetings with Owner, Architect, SEOR, and/or General Contractor and make decisions on design issues that are in the best interest of all parties.
• Review contracts and know full scope of work Clark Pacific is responsible for performing.
• Cost and negotiate change orders with the General Contractor.
• Teach and develop knowledge of full precast scope to co-workers working for Project Manager (Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers)
• Review Contract Drawings for changes in scope and verification of Clark Pacific conformance with Contract Drawings.
• Oversee communication between Clark Pacfic Engineering Project Team and other departments of Clark Pacific including Calculations Department, Quality Control, Production, and Field.
• Prepare job cost sheets throughout durations of a project to monitor important budget items.
• Review drawings produced internally for project for accuracy in means and methods and conformance with Clark Pacific practices.
• Assess bids Clark Pacific receives for work on a project and select appropriate vendor or subcontractor.
• Day to Day Communication with General Contractor for coordination of Clark Pacific engineering, production and field activities that impact or are impacted by the General Contractor.
• Prepare monthly billings for Clark Pacific Accounting Department.
• Prepare calculations and size attachments for temporary safety connections during erection of project.

Candidates should email cover letter and resume to Brent Perkins at, bperkins@clarkpacific.com

[Posted: 5/10/2017]

Department: Engineering
Immediate Supervisor's Job Title: Project Manager

I. SUMMARY OF POSITION Describe the principal purpose and any unique characteristics of the job:

The APM has all the duties of the Project Engineer as well as: Supervises 1-2 Project Engineers; Works on more than one project at a time; Works more independently than the PE. Facilitates the successful design, fabrication, and installation of structural and architectural precast building systems. Applies engineering, project management, and communication skills while working as a team member to assure "cradle to grave" execution of assigned projects. Ensures a safe working environment by observing and enforcing company safety procedures and by exercising sound engineering judgment in design and construction of projects. Participates in the management of project budget. As the junior member of the team, the PE should be self reliant when possible but seek advice or confirmation when appropriate.

Describe the major job activities in order of importance for which this job is held accountable.

(% of time) Specific duties/responsibilities/functions

(10%) Design Phase:

• Coordinates with Design Professional as well as GC to ensure a smooth design submittal process
• Coordinates with other trades that interface with precast scope such as windows, plumbing, electrical, window washing, etc.
• Prepares complete submittal drawings (floor plans, elevations, material specs, connection details, reinforcing details, general panel details)
• Obtain design approvals
• Coordinates submittals of welding procedures, grouting procedures, post-tensioning procedures, mix designs, precast samples, brick or stone veneer samples, caulking, water repellent, performance mockups, etc.
• Limited conceptual design of panels and their connections to the building frame

(40%) Production Phase:

• Provide complete shop drawings to facilitate production of projects including:
• Coordinate purchasing of all required materials & forms
• Design panels and elements for handling stresses. Design lifting hardware, loops, rigging, brackets, and inserts for stripping and handling forces
• Provide and maintain a Casting Schedule for each project
• Perform Quality Control checks of forms, rebar, embeds and finished panels to ensure construction conforms to the approved drawings. Perform post-pour checks to assure

(30%) Erection Phase:

• Prepare Crane Studies, rigging diagrams, and the overall plan for the project. Ensures timely implementation of the Crane Contract and insurance verification prior to erection
• Prepare Erection Sequence, Load Lists and diagrams to facilitate timely loading and shipping to the project site
• Coordinate shipment and organization of misc metal and other items shipped to the field
• Design Temporary Connections and braces to assure stability of system during erection
• Coordinate field manpower requirements with Field Manager
• Coordinate Fall Protection Plan including: handrails, lifelines, tie-backs
• Observe and enforce company safety procedures
• Inspect welding, grouting, and installation of the precast system. For welding, patching, and grouting, complete the required documentation (Weld Books, Grout Books, and Patch Books)
• Facilitate erection of precast system and provide support for the Field Foreman
• Coordinate trucking during erection. Arrange for staging areas prior to erection
• Coordinate with the ongoing work of other trades
• Professionally represent the company in the field
• Coordinate with Structural Engineering to design As-Builts. Coordinate and follow through implementation and documentation of as-built modifications
• Coordinate patching and required documentation
• Identify problem areas on site and eliminate road blocks ahead of crews
• Design, procure, and test erection brackets
• Create and distribute Daily erection Report
• Ensure the patch book has been completed per procedures prior to requesting a patcher
• Follow through to project close out including punch list resolution
• Develops and Negotiates Change Order Estimates

(20%) General Project Management:

• Fully understand the scope section of the contract and the precast specs.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule and/or task specific schedules as directed by supervisor
• Identify problem areas and windfall opportunities
• Ensure that check prints of all drawings has occurred as well as general checking of all important work
• Procure caulking sub prior to erection
• Communicate regularly with all customer, both external and internal

II. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Job specifications should include all necessary qualifications to perform the full job at an acceptable level.

1. Kind and length of experience:
   • 3-5 years experience as a Project Engineer
2. Specialized Knowledge:
   • Advanced math skills
   • Ability to visualize in 3D
   • CAD proficiency and ability to quickly draw engineering sketches
   • Ability to read, understand, and interpret architectural and engineering document
3. Minimum Knowledge/education/certification/license requirements:
   • BS in Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering related degree
   • Solid understanding of engineering theory, statics, stress analysis and the mechanics of materials.
   • EIT certification preferred
4. Physical Requirements ( i.e. , extended periods of sitting, bending, stooping, standing, walking or driving; frequency of lifting or carrying heavy objects - note required weight; required communication skills - verbal/auditory):
   • Must be able to work in a normal office environment
   • Must be able to work in a field construction environment which includes walking in rough terrain and working at significant elevations
   • Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
5. Environmental Factors ( e.g ., ability to work in extreme heat/cold, ability to work at heights over 15 feet, ability to work 3rd shift, travel, ability to work weekends/on-call).
   • Ability to travel away from home during scheduled work days for up to six (6) months

III. PROBLEM SOLVING: Describe the nature and variety of the most typical and the most complex problems faced in this job. Give examples.

1. Typical Problems:
   • Engineer a solution to misaligned panel connections.
   • Solving miscast lift attachments.
2. Most Complex Problems:
   • Planned rigging study has not worked and an alternate rigging study must be completed on site.
   • Development of a complex load list for transporting panels

IV. AUTHORITY AND DECISION MAKING: Identify the types of decisions that this job can make on its own, as well as those that must be referred to a higher level of management.

1. What typical decisions does this job have complete authority for making?

   Issue shop drawings, purchase materials, complete load lists, # of loads requested, daily field reports, modifications to form, embed and rebar placement during prepour check, signing for material/load deliveries and crane time, issueing check printed drawings, obtaining price quotes for materials, initial field as-built diagrams, and sign-off of inspection items.

2. What typical decisions must be referred to others for approval? To whom do you refer these decisions?

   Submittal drawings, change orders, schedules, anything going to the GC must be referred to PM, final purchases refereed to PM, most external correspondence will be through PM, most scheduling will be referred to APM or higher, design issues should be confirmed by PM or higher, and manpower requirements are confirmed by PM or higher.

Candidates should email cover letter and resume to Brent Perkins at, bperkins@clarkpacific.com

[Posted: 5/10/2017]