Project Manager - Japan

Position Summary

The Project Manager is not only responsible for ensuring the successful execution of projects but also for cultivating new business opportunities relative to a particular client, client group, geographic area, or project type. This position ensures successful project execution by overseeing finances, schedules, and technical aspects in accordance with contract requirements, project plans, and corporate policies. Other responsibilities include preparing proposals, estimating costs, developing and forecasting schedules, planning projects, overseeing design and field execution, and managing project closeout.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to safety procedures.
• Define project goals, policies, processes, and performance benchmarks within job specifications, project requirements, and company policies. Develop project schedules, budgets, and plans for successful project performance (positive client evaluations - CPAR).
• Serve as the primary point of contact with all clients by strategically planning and providing direction on all client-facing communications as necessary to effectively meet project objectives.
• Collaborate with the Pre-Construction and Proposal Teams during the proposal preparation process when negotiating applicable modifications, adjustments, and additions to proposal agreements with architects, engineers, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Identify, plan, organize, and assist with project staffing needs, adhering to the organization's internal and external hiring practices, and coordinating with the field operations manager.
• Ensure projects are completed according to the schedule, established quality standards, and within the budgetary parameters to attain favorable client evaluations
• Ensure project profitability by effectively managing the financial aspects, including preparing and submitting budget estimates, progress reports, and cost-tracking reports as necessary. While concurrently protecting the organization's interests and maintaining positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Request vendors, supplies, materials, or equipment within the approved guidelines
• Act as the QCM (Quality Control Manager), SSHO (Site Safety and Health Officer), or Superintendent to provide temporary support on-site when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned.