Skills

Qualifications:

I. Primary Function

The Project Manager works closely with the Project Superintendent to plan, execute, monitor, coordinate, control, and close heavy/highway construction projects.

The PM is ultimately responsible to ensure that resources are scheduled and deployed so that all safety requirements, contract requirements, client expectations, and profitability forecasts are being met or exceeded.

The PM must evaluate contracts and/or agreements, assess deliverables, and then communicate, delegate, and document responsibility for those deliverables to all other team members, subcontractors, and consultants.

II. Major Duties And Responsibilities

Identify, communicate, and document all project responsibilities within the project team.
Work closely with the Project Estimator to understand the budget and scope of work.
Conduct regular project team meetings and manage subcontractor performance with a keen emphasis on budget control and time management.
Identify job problems and issues, initiate documented action, verify implementation of solutions
Interact with clients, architects, engineers and local jurisdictions to incorporate project objectives, schedules, permits, costs, etc.
Manage project administration and communications including, but not limited to, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, progress billing, logs and reports
Utilize project management tools to track project costs
Prepare project specific financial projections as necessary.
Create daily, weekly and long-term detailed progress schedules based on input from project and general superintendents.
Create and/or review detailed critical path schedules for submittal and acceptance by owners in P6 or equivalent.
Manage and track schedule progress and maintain constant awareness of schedule status.
Identify, notify, document and negotiate time extension requests or schedule recovery with owners and their reps.

III. Additional Responsibilities

Attend all owner pre-construction meetings
Participate in estimating handoff meetings.
Develop, price, prepare and present change order proposals.
Manage and review progress pay requests to ensure all available measures are taken to maintain positive cash flow.
Identify extra work and manage negotiations and payments for extra work with owner's reps.
Identify and track project issues that have significant, or potentially significant impacts on cost. Manage the resolution of these issues.
Escalate appropriate issues to the VP of Project Management or VP of Operations
Prepare and facilitate pre-construction strategy and execution meetings
Be on call in winter to supervise snow removal operations outside of working hours when required.
Answer phone calls during non-work hours, overnight, and weekends to handle job emergency communication.

IV. Required Skill/Knowledge

Minimum of 5 years of heavy highway or airport experience in projects ranging from $5-$20 million
Knowledge of construction industry practices and procedures
Detailed, organized, accurate
Demonstrated ability to multi-task across several projects
Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Project, Viewpoint and HCSS HeavyJob
Working knowledge of estimating and scheduling software
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Self-directed and motivated
Demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and on budget
Demonstrated ability to complete or supervise completion of detailed progress schedules including CPM schedules.
Strong negotiation skills

V. Mandatory Physical Requirements

Be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
Be able to stand up to 12 hours per day with breaks.
Be able stoop and climb frequently.
Be able to walk on uneven terrain frequently on job sites.
Be able to drive a vehicle long distances frequently.

VI. Education Level / Required Certification

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent related experience.

VII. Problem Solving

Must be able to resolve scheduling conflicts; work effectively with all levels of field personnel in order to successfully complete the project on time and on budget. Must be able to accurately project future job costs and explain deviations.

VIII. Internal/External Contacts

Internal: Communicate with project superintendents daily regarding project status, productivity, costs, planning and scheduling.
Communicate with General Superintendents weekly but as concerning plans, schedules and issues.
Communicate with the VP of Project Management daily about major project issues.
Meet with Contract Administrator weekly to discuss change orders and pay estimates.
Discuss pay requests and subcontract payments at least twice per month with project accountants.
Communicate monthly schedules with materials production managers for aggregates, asphalt and concrete.
Coordinate with the PM Administrator weekly regarding submittals, sub approvals, etc.
External: Communicate daily with resident engineers, construction managers or owner's reps, owners and other stakeholders about plans, schedules, issues, payments and disputes.
Communicate weekly (at a minimum) with subcontractors regarding weekly schedules.
Communicate regularly with critical material sources.

Why Us

We care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and retirement savings to support our team members in every aspect of their lives.

We have a fast-paced and dynamic environment where team members are committed to excellence and proud to be part of a growing and successful construction company.

Skills: mircosoft,heavy/highway construction,contract evaluation,leadership,communication,management,core forcasting,ms project,time management,scheduling,problem solving,outlook,budget control,negotiation,multi-tasking,use of project management tools,estimating software,excel,construction industry practices,documentation,project management

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