Specialty Consultants Inc Jobs in Usa

Position Summary

Soil Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of assigned projects from preconstruction handoff through closeout. This role is responsible for overall project execution—including safety leadership, financial performance, scheduling, client coordination, subcontractor management, and quality control.

The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for owners and project partners and works in close coordination with the Superintendent(s), Project Engineer(s), and leadership team to ensure each project is delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably.

Project Managers report to a company owner.

Core Responsibilities1) Safety Leadership

At Soil Solutions Inc., safety is non-negotiable. The Project Manager is expected to lead by example and actively drive jobsite safety performance.

• Maintain overall responsibility for jobsite safety in accordance with the project SSHASP and Soil Solutions Inc. standards.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements, driving incident-free execution.
• Verify consistent completion of safety planning and leading indicators, including:
• AHA’s (Activity Hazard Analyses)
• Toolbox Talks and Safety Huddles
• Jobsite safety documentation and tracking
• Participate in, and when needed lead, toolbox talks and safety huddles.
• Complete and verify daily safety reporting in company project systems (ex: Procore).
• Review jobsite monitoring tools (ex: Arrowsight), address issues immediately, and implement corrective action plans.
• Conduct routine safety walks with safety personnel and field leadership to ensure compliance and accountability.
• Ensure 811 / Miss Utility locates are completed before any ground disturbing work begins.
• Require test holes and field verification methods when needed to prevent utility strikes.
• Report utility incidents immediately to the Project Executive or Division Manager and support corrective actions.
• Lead Safety Stand-Downs and support incident investigations and root-cause analysis as required.
• Maintain jobsite cleanliness, organization, and proper storage of materials and equipment.

2) Financial Management & Project Compliance

The Project Manager is accountable for the project’s cost performance, billing, and contract compliance.

• Perform daily and weekly quantity tracking to verify progress and production.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports and cost detail updates.
• Utilize field productivity tools as needed (ex: HeavyJob timecard entry and production tracking).
• Interpret estimating and production outputs when applicable .
• Prepare monthly pay applications and coordinate with the client to support prompt payment.
• Identify, track, and communicate all extra work / non-contract work to leadership.
• Lead change management from start to finish, including:
• Meeting contract notice requirements
• Pricing and submitting change orders
• Supporting time impact analysis and delay claim documentation when required
• Maintaining detailed project documentation
• Review and approve payables including subcontractor and vendor invoices.
• Confirm accuracy of payroll and equipment reporting and resolve discrepancies quickly.
• Lead monthly and quarterly forecasting / cost-to-complete reporting.
• Ensure subcontracts and purchase orders are executed on time and meet client and company requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all project-specific requirements including certified payroll and workforce reporting when applicable.
• Support client participation goals for small/disadvantaged/minority businesses where contractually required.

3) Scheduling, Planning & Production Execution

This role requires strong planning, schedule ownership, and day-to-day coordination with the field.

• Lead development of the baseline project schedule (CPM) and obtain required approvals.
• Review and approve weekly look-ahead schedules and verify they align with the baseline CPM schedule.
• Lead schedule updates and submissions in accordance with contract requirements.
• Coordinate work sequencing with Superintendent(s), subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate utility requirements and provider scheduling as needed.
• Participate in constructability reviews, value engineering, and proactive problem-solving.
• Review and approve work packages for field execution.
• Represent Soil Solutions Inc. in meetings with owners, designers, project partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Hold regular coordination meetings with Superintendent(s) and Project Engineer(s) to plan:
• Equipment and material needs
• Subcontractor scheduling
• Staffing and production goals
• Risk items and constraints
• Understand bid assumptions and convert them into field execution targets.
• Ensure long-lead material procurement supports schedule demands.
• Partner closely with field leadership to ensure project deliverables are achieved safely and efficiently.

4) Quality Control & Documentation

Project Managers are expected to set the standard for quality and project records.

• Use Soil Solutions Inc. project controls and management procedures to deliver contract requirements.
• Coordinate with the Project Engineer(s) and Superintendent(s) to ensure work complies with contract documents and specifications.
• Ensure SWPPP inspections are completed as required and deficiencies are corrected and documented.
• Address non-conforming work quickly and ensure corrective actions are verified and recorded.
• Maintain complete project records in company systems and hard copy format where required.
• Ensure accountability for quality across all project participants, including subcontractors.

QualificationsEducation / Experience

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering OR a related 4-year degree in Construction or Environmental Management, plus 7+ years of related construction experience.
• Prior experience as a Project Manager on projects valued $10M+ preferred.

Relevant Construction Experience

Experience in heavy construction or specialty civil work, including one or more of the following:

• Drilled Micropiles, Large Diameter Caisssons, CFA and Tiebacks
• Driven Deep Foundation Piles or vibrated sheet piles
• Helicals or Stelcor Piles
• Civil infrastructure and sitework
• Roads, bridges, or transportation work
• Environmental construction
• Support of excavation
• Cast-in-place concrete foundations
• Underground utility systems
• Water and wastewater treatment projects

Skills

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and urgency in execution.
• Effective client communication and ability to lead meetings professionally.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Proficiency interpreting plans/specs and coordinating execution with field teams.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members.

Licensing / Site Access

• Valid Driver’s License required
• Ability to obtain site credentials such as TWIC, DBIDs, or similar access requirements for restricted/government sites

With over 35 years of cross-industry management consulting experience, DeWolff, Boberg & Associates has successfully provided services to a variety of clients worldwide and has conducted over 700 projects in 20 countries.

Management Consultants gain exposure to Fortune 500 companies in various industries and work side by side, “on the floor”, coaching frontline managers and supervisors in behavioral changes that drive sustainable performance and financial improvements.

Armed with training in our proven methodology and the knowledge gained as previous business leaders, Management Consultants customize solutions for our client’s existing people, processes and business environments to help them achieve dramatic improvements in productivity, quality, service and profitability.

This position requires 100% weekly, Sunday-Friday travel to designated project locations.

You may be located in most states.

We focus on implementation and transformational change and deliver value by:

• Professionally service client organizations to solve business issues, create value, maximize growth and improve overall performance for sustainability
• Quickly become familiar with client business challenges and technologies to understand the environment for behavioral changes
• Gather, organize and analyze data regarding key business drivers to present information in a manner that is meaningful to clients by using metrics and analytics to guide organizational decision-making
• Thoroughly understand client resource utilization to identify waste in time and resources to provide operational and performance improvement opportunities
• Openly, respectfully and professionally discuss business and organizational shortcomings with clients to provide valuable feedback and influence solutions for long-term sustainability
• Empower frontline accountability of actions, roles and responsibilities by guiding clients through self-explorations of their business segments and staff utilization
• Collaborate with frontline leaders on a daily basis to improve leadership and management behaviors
• Effectively coach clients to approach their business issues as forward thinkers to exude confidence for improving behaviors and process efficiencies
• Assist the client with tool building and/or modification
• Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among project team members that allows for healthy disagreements – expeditiously resolve conflicts by approaching with positive cohesiveness, supportiveness and working effectively together to enable the overall team to succeed

Travel and Per Diem:

• All travel reward points and air miles earned personally belong to each Management Consultant and can be used as preferred
• Weekend travel flexibility including company paid companion flights or other city destination accommodations
• All employees are eligible to receive a pre-tax biweekly travel reimbursement per diem while working at a client site provided they stay at project site hotel
• A pre-tax biweekly allowance is included for parking and transportation fare to and from employees’ home airport

Benefits:

• DB&A has a competitive benefits package and offers 2 plan options that pays 100% of medical premiums for employee
• Medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability Insurance, FSA, 401(k)
• Two weeks paid vacation + one week paid PTO + paid year-end holiday closure

Advancement Opportunities:

At DB&A, our people are our greatest asset which is why we believe strongly in the internal growth and development of our employees. As a Management Consultant, individuals have the opportunity to drive their careers based on performance and contributions.

We offer a three-tier Consultant Career Track and a Project Manager Career Track with the ability to advance directly from Senior Consultant to Project Manager. As a Project Manager, there is also upward potential to become a Chief of Operations and/or a Shareholder of DB&A. Our remarkable team consists of highly competitive and committed business professionals who are passionate about building life-long rewarding careers with us.

Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of direct supervision and management experience (Manufacturing, Distribution or Engineering industries preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, build consensus and facilitate problem-solving and collaboration amongst cross functional teams
• Strong observation, analytical, numerical reasoning, business acumen and leadership skills
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to build relationships and interface with clients at all levels of the organization
• Ability to balance delivery of results, problem solving and client management
• Ability to juggle many responsibilities at one time to effectively partner with clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop a high level of personal and professional credibility with all levels of the organization and external client
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced, high pressure and changing environments
• Exceptional communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills
• Ability to succeed in a team environment and deliver/receive daily constructive feedback
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite specifically Excel
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background, criminal, financial/credit and drug screening

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of this corporation is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. Our corporation hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

This corporation believes that all employees should be provided with a work environment which enables each team member to be productive and to work to the best of his/her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

We expect and require the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.

Spectra Tech has an immediate need for Specialty Mechanical Designers in Oak Ridge, TN.

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