Construction Project Manager

Ragnar Benson, LLC • Rockford, IL

3h • Remote

About The Position

Ragnar Benson Construction, a MasTec Company, is seeking Project Managers to manage mid- to large-scale civil, rail, data center, commercial building, and industrial construction projects across the United States. The role oversees projects from pre-construction through completion, ensuring they remain on schedule and within budget while working with project executives, operations teams, and clients to support successful acquisition and execution in line with company standards for quality, safety, and integrity.

Employees may live anywhere in the continental United States and may be assigned to project sites in any state. The role requires working on-site for three weeks, followed by a four-day home rotation. A designated per diem of $1,020 per week is provided in addition to base pay to help cover travel-related living expenses. The employee must be able to drive and hold proper licensing; a company vehicle and fuel card are provided for the assigned work location.

Ragnar Benson is a full-service general contractor specializing in commuter rail, intermodal facilities, and ports, with delivery models including general contracting, construction management, preconstruction, and design-build. It is part of MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. The company describes sustainability and safety as foundational to its culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related major, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of construction industry experience and knowledge of construction techniques, estimating, and construction management.
• Previous experience on mid- to large-scale civil, rail, data center, commercial building, or industrial construction projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical construction, specifically heavy industrial piping and equipment, and conveyance systems.
• Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health and safety and take responsibility for working toward the Company’s Zero Injury principles.
• Experience with project management systems such as Procore, Build2Win, MS Project and/or P6, and HCSS.
• Ability to read and understand contracts.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail orientation and good organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft tools and time-reporting systems.
• Functional knowledge of job cost accounting.
• Thorough understanding of CPM scheduling.
• Ability to work on-site for three weeks with a four-day home rotation.
• Ability to drive and hold proper licensing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with Procore, Build2Win, and/or P6.

Responsibilities

• Manage field operations and contract administration, including safety, personnel, subcontractor scheduling, material and equipment procurement, and project schedules.
• Incorporate safety planning into planning and field operations.
• Manage contracts by identifying potential change orders, scope or field-condition changes, and changes affecting the ability to perform the work as bid using planned means and methods.
• Create and manage project budgets.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, identifying and mitigating potential risk and cost-overrun exposure.
• Plan equipment types, personnel skill sets, means, and methods, and update project schedules.
• Maintain accurate cost accounting, schedule-impact records, authorized change-order logs, and communication logs.
• Submit monthly cost-to-complete projections.
• Manage contract value as affected by weather, changed conditions, authorized and pending change orders, and completed quantities.
• Accurately report and compile weekly completed quantities in Viewpoint.
• Complete budget changes accurately on a weekly basis.
• Ensure change orders are agreed upon, signed, and reconciled every 30 days with the customer and with vendors and subcontractors.
• Update change-order logs to verify the current contract amount.
• Accurately track and record purchase-order committed costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Designated per diem of $1,020 per week during the travel rotation.
• Company vehicle and fuel card for the assigned work location.
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance reviews and merit increases.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plan choice and coverage options for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, pet insurance, and weight-management drug discount.
• Discounted national gym membership network.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Bereavement leave.
• Military leave, including benefits continuation.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident coverage, critical illness coverage, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
• Group legal plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level