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Project Management-Level 1

A Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a single project or multiple construction projects. Directs and supervises work of project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities and maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, subcontractors, unions, etc. Level 1 is responsible for smaller, less complex projects generally under $5 million in size. Typical position titles include Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager and Project Manager I.

Project Management-Level 2

A Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a single project or multiple construction projects. Directs and supervises work of project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities and maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, subcontractors, unions, etc. Level 2 is responsible for smaller scale projects generally between $5 to $10 million in size. Typical position titles include Project Manager and Project Manager II.

Project Management-Level 3

A Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a singular project or multiple construction projects. Directs and supervises work of project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities and maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, subcontractors, unions, etc. Level 3 is responsible for medium scale projects generally between $10 to $30 million in size. Typical position titles include Senior Project Manager, Project Manager and Project Manager III.

Project Management-Level 4

A Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a singular project or multiple construction projects. Directs and supervises work of project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities and maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, subcontractors, unions, etc. Level 4 is responsible for fairly large projects and/or multiple projects generally between $30 to $50 million in size. Typical position titles include Project Executive and Senior Project Manager.

Project Management-Level 5

A Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a singular project or multiple construction projects. Directs and supervises work of project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities and maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, subcontractors, unions, etc. Level 5 is responsible for large projects of a complex nature and/or multiple projects generally $50 million and above in size. Typical position titles include Project Executive and Senior Project Manager.

Project Superintendent-Level 1

Normally requires previous experience as General Foreman of a single craft for field construction projects. This is the first supervisory level above Foreman. May either exercise direct supervision over laborers/craft workers, or be responsible for directing an assigned segment of a project within one or more crafts through a ‘local hire’ General Foreman or Foreman. Typical position titles include Assistant Superintendent, Field Superintendent and General Foreman.

Project Superintendent-Level 2

Typical position titles include Assistant Superintendent and Field Superintendent.

Project/Field Superintendent-Level 3

This level is the top construction supervision level (but not Project Manager in field construction activities. This level is responsible for organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish economic and expeditious execution of the work. Normally reports to Level 3 or higher Project Manager (see Project Management job family). Is capable of managing medium size projects from $10 to $30 million. May be designated the Project Superintendent on smaller projects between $5 to $10 million. Typical position titles include General Superintendent, Senior Superintendent and Project Superintendent.

Project/Field Superintendent-Level 4

This level is the top construction supervision level (but not Project Manager) in field construction activities. This level is responsible for organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish economic and expeditious execution of the work. Normally reports to Level 3, Job Family 1, Project Manager or higher. May be designated the Project Superintendent on smaller projects between $30 to $50 million. Typical position titles include General Superintendent, Senior Superintendent and Senior Project Superintendent.

Project/Field Superintendent-Level 5

This level is the top construction supervision level (but not Project Manager) in field construction activities. This level is responsible for organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish economic and expeditious execution of the work. Normally reports to Level 4, Job Family 1, Project Management or higher. May be designated the Project Superintendent on large projects of a complex nature $50 million or larger in size. Typical position titles include General Superintendent and Senior Project Superintendent.

Estimating-Level 1

This is the entry level for a BS or MS graduate. Works under close supervision, performing the routine aspects of estimating assignments requiring a knowledge of basic principles of estimating. Typical position titles include Associate Estimator, Estimator and Estimator I.

Estimating-Level 2

This position normally requires a minimum of 2 years experience in estimating. Under general supervision, performs estimating engineering of less complex assignment(s). With additional experience within one specialty, the individual is expected to assist in the preparation of larger and more complex estimates. Typical position titles include Estimator, Estimator I and Estimator II.

Estimating-Level 3

This position normally requires a minimum of 4 years experience in estimating. This is the journeyperson level of estimating. Works under minimal supervision, and may provide some technical guidance to less experienced estimating personnel. Typical position titles include Estimator, Estimator II and Estimator III.

Estimating-Level 4

This position normally requires a minimum of 10 years experience in estimating. This is normally referred to as a lead position and is the first level that includes responsibility for technical direction over a group of Estimating Engineers, or includes an individual who functions as a technical specialist formulating and developing advanced estimating engineering concepts. Do not report Chief Estimator here. This is not a supervisory level. Typical position titles include Senior Estimator and Senior Project Estimator.

Estimating-Level 5

This position provides supervision and direction over the work performed by Estimators and Cost Engineers. This is the first level of administrative and supervisory personnel above those reported in Level 4 within an estimating and/or cost engineering discipline. This position normally requires 15+ years experience in estimating. Do not report your vice president or top corporate/headquarters personnel here. Typical position titles include Chief Estimator and Estimating Executive.

Estimating-Level 6

This is the top level of the operating Estimator. This level is normally the manager of an entire district and/or division estimating discipline. Normally requires 15+ years experience in estimating. Typical position titles include Estimating Executive and Division or District Chief Estimator.

Engineering-Level 1

This is the exempt entry level for a BS or MS graduate. Works under close supervision, performing the routine aspects of field or cost engineering assignments requiring a knowledge of basic engineering. Typical position titles include Office Engineer.

Engineering-Level 2

This position is the Cost or Office Engineer and normally requires a minimum of 2 years experience. This position coordinates materials and change orders, expedites material on the job, prepares monthly estimates, compiles production and cost statistics and analyzes production statistics to identify problem areas. Typical position titles include Office Engineer and Cost Engineer.

Engineering-Level 3

This position normally requires a minimum of 4 years experience. This position usually assists project management in expediting material deliveries, estimating and processing change orders, preparing monthly pay requests and preparing shop drawings. Typically, this is the number two Engineer on the project and is at the journeyperson level of engineering. Typical position titles include Project Engineer, Project Engineer II and Engineer III.

Engineering-Level 4

This position normally requires a minimum of 7 years experience in project or field engineering. This position is the first level of field engineering that includes responsibility for technical direction over a group of Field Engineers and/or includes an individual responsible for the coordination of the engineering process with construction management. Typical position titles include Project Engineer and Senior Project Engineer.

Project Administration/Accounting-Level 1

Duties are primarily concerned with routine administrative, accounting and payroll activities at the project level. This is the entry level, non-degreed employee with up to 5 years general office experience. Typical position titles may include Administrative Assistant, Accounting Clerk and Clerk Typist.

Project Administration/Accounting-Level 2

Note: It is possible that longer service, non-degreed incumbents matched in Level 2 or 3 may have higher salaries than shorter service, degreed incumbents matched at Level 4 or 5. The match should be on level descriptions, not based on salary.

Project Administration/Accounting-Level 3

Note: It is possible that longer service, non-degreed incumbents matched in Level 2 or 3 may have higher salaries than shorter service, degreed incumbents matched at Level 4 or 5. The match should be on level descriptions, not based on salary.

Project Administration/Accounting-Level 4

Duties are primarily concerned with routine administrative, accounting and payroll activities at the project level. This level requires a BS degree in accounting or related field and up to 5 years experience. Work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. May provide direction or have some supervisory responsibility, but most of the time performs the work alone. This may or may not be an exempt position. Typical position titles may include Administrative Assistant, Accountant and Job Accountant.

Project Administration/Accounting-Level 5

This level requires a BS degree in accounting or related field and normally requires a minimum of 5 to 10 years experience in field office accounting. An individual at this level may exercise supervision over a small staff engaged primarily in accounting and payroll activities. This level may also coordinate purchasing, personnel, and office services activities at the job site. Typical position titles include Project Office Manager, Project Accountant II & III, Office Manager and Field Office Manager.

Project Administration/Accounting-Level 6

This level requires a BS degree in accounting or related field and normally requires a minimum of 10 years experience in field office accounting. Normally supervises and administrative staff engaged in accounting, payroll, purchasing, personnel and office services activities at the project site. Report positions at this level if the individual has major supervisory responsibility in three or more functional areas. The next higher level may be a corporate/headquarters position or this may be a corporate position. Typical position titles include Project Office Manager, Senior Project Accountant and Senior Office Manager.

Safety Engineering-Level 1

This level requires a safety or insurance degree and a minimum of 3 years of significant safety experience. Under general supervision, conducts safety audits and inspections, evaluates and ensures improvements for job site safety personnel. Usually will be assigned to a large project or several smaller projects. Typical position titles include Safety Engineer, Safety Supervisor, Safety Coordinator and Assistant Safety Manager.

Safety Engineering-Level 2

This level requires a safety or insurance degree and a minimum of 5 years of significant safety experience. Working under general supervision, conducts and documents safety audits and procedures. Maintains accident and insurance records as required by OSHA and provides functional advice and/or training to less experienced Safety Engineers. Typical position titles include Project Safety Manager, Safety Supervisor, Senior Safety Supervisor and Safety Engineer.

Safety Engineering-Level 3

This level requires a safety or insurance degree and a minimum of 8 years of significant safety experience in the Level 2 position. Working under general supervision, is responsible for the safety programs of the company and OSHA requirements. Provides safety assessments of safety activities and programs, and reports to management with appropriate recommendations. Typical position titles include Regional Safety Manager, Area Safety Manager, Division Safety Manager and Safety Director. This may be a corporate level position.

Field Engineering-Level 1

Performs line and grade, control points, quality review and control on a project. Normally requires 3 to 5 years experience in commercial construction related survey work. Position title may be Field Engineer.

Field Engineering-Level 2

Performs line and grade, control points, quality review and control on a project. Normally requires 5 to 7 years experience in commercial construction related survey work. Position title may be Field Engineer.

Field Engineering-Level 3

Senior Level surveying position responsible for line and grade, control points, quality review and control on a project. Requires 7 to 9 years commercial construction related survey work. Position may be titled Senior Field Engineer.

Field Engineering-Level 4

Senior Level surveying position responsible for line and grade, control points, quality review and control on a project. Requires 9 to 13 years commercial construction related survey work. Position may be titled Party Chief.

Chief Financial Officer

This is the senior financial executive. The incumbent has responsibility for primary and business unit accounting, tax accounting, and cash management. May also be responsible for foreign accounting, exchange and letters of credit, auditing, project finance, client credit management, fund raising in capital markets, information services, payroll, and office services.

Controller

Top accounting and control position in the Unit. Plans and directs all general and property accounting and all budgeting, directs auditing, and monitors compliance with external accounting and reporting requirements. Reports to Finance if Finance function is staffed.

Treasurer

The senior executive responsible solely for the treasury function (but not accounting). Has responsibility for fund raising in capital markets, banking, investment, and cash management. May also include responsibility for client credit management, project finance, audit, tax, and information services. Reports to finance if the Finance function is staffed.

Management Information Systems Director-Level 1

This position is normally responsible for and manages the organization’s information system or reports to a top executive (Level 3) executive. Includes consultations with management to determine information requirements of corporation, determines boundaries and priorities of new projects and discusses system capacity and equipment acquisitions. Confers with department heads involved with proposed projects to ensure cooperation and further define nature of project. Responsible for information systems. Includes system design, software and hardware selection, training and communication protocol for user’s needs. Maintains necessary infrastructure to deliver Internet and Web Site access. Relies upon vendors for software and hardware and infrastructure needs. Typical position titles include Data Processing Manager, Computer Support Director, Technical Support Administrator, Electronic Communication Director. This position is normally found in corporations of up to $10M annual volume.

Management Information Systems Director-Level 2

Responsible for and manages information system for organization. Consults with management to determine information requirements of corporation, determines boundaries and priorities of new projects and discusses system capacity and equipment acquisitions. Confers with department heads involved with proposed projects to ensure cooperation and further define nature of project. Includes system design, software and hardware selection, training and communication protocol for user’s needs. Maintains necessary infrastructure to deliver Internet and Web Site access. Acts as liaison between staff and vendors. Typical position titles include Information System Manager, Data Processing Manager and Management Information Systems Director. This position is normally found in corporations $10M to $50M annual volume.

Management Information Systems Director-Level 3

This is the top Data Processing Executive in the corporation responsible for information systems. Consults with management to determine information requirements of corporation, determines boundaries and priorities of new projects and discusses system capacity and equipment acquisitions. Confers with department heads involved with proposed projects to ensure cooperation and further define nature of project. Responsible for information systems. Includes system design, software and hardware selection, training and communication protocol for user’s needs. Maintains necessary infrastructure to deliver Internet and Web Site access. Typical position titles include Executive Manager for Informational Systems, Management Information Coordinator/Director, or Vice President, Management Information Systems.. This position is normally found in corporations $50M and above annual volume.

Business Development Manager - Level 1

This level requires a technical Bachelor’s degree or a related degree with equivalent technical experience. Minimum of 5 years significant construction and/or marketing experience. At the divisional level, develops potential clients and follows through with proposal, presentation and negotiation process on those accounts. Typical title is Manager of Business Development, and normally reports to the Assist. Divisional Manager of Business Development.

Business Development Manager - Level 2

This level requires a technical Bachelor’s degree (preferably an MBA with marketing emphasis) and 10 years experience of significant construction/marketing experience. Has total management responsibility for divisional sales and marketing, including strategic planning and business development coordination. Typically this individual would be titled Divisional Business Development Manager and report to the Divisional Manager.

Business Development Manager - Level 3

This level requires a technical bachelor’s degree (preferably an MBA with marketing emphasis) and 10-15 years experience of significant construction/marketing experience. Has total management responsibility for corporate sales and marketing, including strategic planning and business development coordination. Typically, this individual would be titled Business Development Director and report to the CEO or COO.