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Project Manager - Major Projects
Project Manager - Major Projects-March 2024
Canonsburg
Mar 28, 2026
About Project Manager - Major Projects

  Since 1955, Nicholson Construction Company has been setting the industry standard for performance and technical innovation in geotechnical construction. We have built our reputation by performing the highest quality work and providing the most innovative solutions on the widest range of demanding and high profile projects. Nicholson is part of a global network of unparalleled geotechnical resources and expertise, specializing in deep foundations, earth retention, ground treatment and ground improvement.

  Summary:

  P r ovides overall leadership and management for large and complex heavy civil projects

  Will be accountable for the overall responsibility for safety, quality and the P&L statement of the project.

  MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL EXTENSIVELY THROUGHOUT THE UNITER STATES.

  Driven by commitment to the organization, you are a Team-Builder with broad spectrum talent that allows for the management of key relationships from the Client, to the Project Team, to external Stakeholders and Field supervision.

  Fully proficient with the technical aspects, leadership and communications skills required to completely lead complex, multidisciplinary heavy civil projects.

  Essential Functions:

  En sure that all Nicholson and OSHA safety regulations are met and enforced; bottom line responsibility for safety

  Assist in business development, risk assessment, bid preparation, selling and closing new work

  Assist in contract negotiation and oversees subcontractor pr ocurement

  O v ersee all aspects of a project in accordance with the Nicholson Project Management Manual

  Responsible for designs, submittals, material ordering, pre- job planning and scheduling

  Cr eate and review job budgets, cost reports, forecasts and cash flows

  P r i m ar y contact for clients and subcontractors

  M anag e A/R collections

  C oordinate, review and submit project change orders, extra work orders, and back charge documentation

  Analyze, develop and submit claims

  C oordinate with the Regional Manager and Risk Manager for support and overall strategy

  En sure that all Nicholson policies are followed (safety, qualit y , travel, drug testing, HR, etc.)

  Requirements:

  Ba chelor of Science in Civil Engineering preferred

  M i n i m u m 10 years of Project Management experience within the heavy civil construction industry with a strong emphasis on geotechnical processes and techniques.

  Previous experience leading projects valued in excess of $20 million.

  Knowledge of the geotechnical techniques that Nicholson performs is preferred, including excavation, auger cast pile and grouting.

  P r oficient with bidding and job costing procedures

  Ability to make recommendations for project related decisions such as bidding, estimating and risk assessment

  Ability to meet with clients; create and deliver presentations; and negotiate contracts

  Ability to manage in-house and subcontracted engineering services

  Ability to make proactive decisions.

  Proven experience with managing client meetings

  O SHA 10-hour safety training

  First Aid/CPR

  Physical Requirements:

  L i f t , carry, pull and push at least 40 pounds

  Able to work in all types of weather

  Reaching high and low, stooping, and bending

  Able to concentrate at a high degree in a busy and noisy construction environment

  Travel per the company travel policy, often overnight and away from home

  Benefits:

  Medical

  Dental

  Vision

  Short Term Disability

  Long Term Disability

  Accidental Death and Dismemberment

  Life Insurance

  401(k) matching

  Safe Harbor Retirement Plan

  Employee Assistance Program

  Paid Vacation

  Personal days

  Sick days

  Nicholson Construction participates in E-Verify.

  Please be advised that all interested candidates are REQUIRED to attach a copy of your resume in order to be considered.

  In an effort to foster a diverse workforce Nicholson Construction encourages applications from minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

  If you want to view the EEO is the Law poster, please choose your language: English (http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf) – Spanish (http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster_spanish.pdf) – Arabic (http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster_arabic.pdf) - Chinese (http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster_chinese.pdf)

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