Construction Project Manager

CEI Services•Peoria, IL

11d•$140,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

William Charles Construction, a MasTec company, is hiring an experienced Roadway Project Manager to manage road and highway projects in Springfield, Illinois, and surrounding areas. The position is location-based, with worksites throughout the assigned Central Illinois project area and an average of 50% travel (approximately 10 days or two weeks per month). A company vehicle and fuel card are provided; meals and lodging are provided when overnight travel is required. The Project Manager oversees field operations and contract administration, including safety, personnel, subcontractor scheduling, procurement, schedules, budgets, cost accounting, and change orders. The role requires managing contract value as it changes with weather, changed conditions, quantities completed, and authorized or pending change orders, while maintaining accurate project records and regular cost-to-complete projections.

Requirements

5–10 years of project management experience in concrete production, slipform paving, curb and gutter, and placement of bridge decks.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field; a combination of education and experience may be considered instead of a degree.
Experience with computerized estimating using HCSS or B2W.
Experience with project scheduling using P-6 or Microsoft Project.
Knowledge of HCSS Heavyjob, Procore, and Vista Viewpoint.
Excellent communication skills, ability to find solutions to problems, and a team-oriented approach to management.
OSHA 30-hour training.

Responsibilities

Manage field operations and contract administration, including safety, personnel, subcontractor scheduling, material and equipment procurement, and project schedules.
Incorporate safety planning into project planning and field operations.
Manage contracts by identifying potential change orders, scope or field-condition changes, and changes in the ability to perform work as bid using planned means and methods.
Create and manage project budgets.
Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, identifying and mitigating risk and potential cost overruns.
Plan equipment types, personnel skill sets, means, and methods, and update the schedule.
Maintain accurate cost accounting, schedule impacts, 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 accurate quantities completed.
Accurately report and compile weekly completed quantities in Viewpoint.
Complete budget changes accurately each week.
Ensure change orders are agreed to, signed, and reconciled every 30 days with the customer and with vendors and subcontractors.
Update the change-order log to verify the current contract amount.
Track and record committed purchase-order costs accurately.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Salary of $140,000–$160,000 per year, with ongoing performance review and merit increases.
401(k) with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Flexible spending accounts 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, and pet insurance.
Paid time off, paid holidays, and bereavement leave.
Military leave, including differential pay and benefits continuation.
Employee Assistance Program.
Short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
Group legal plan.
Company vehicle and fuel card.
Meals and lodging when overnight travel is required.