Construction Project Manager

MasTec Inc • Peoria, IL

25d • Onsite

About The Position

William Charles Construction, a MasTec Company, is hiring an experienced Roadway Project Manager for projects in Springfield, Illinois, and surrounding areas. Prior experience managing road and highway projects is vital to success in this role. This location-based position covers worksites throughout the assigned project area in Central Illinois and requires an average of 50% travel, such as two weeks or 10 days 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, and project schedules. The role manages budgets, contract changes, project costs, quantities, change orders, and customer, vendor, and subcontractor relationships. Safety planning is a critical component of planning and field operations.

William Charles Construction is part of MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. The company has a background in heavy civil construction, environmental management, and mining and materials production. Sustainability and safety are foundational to its culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field; a combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5–10 years of project management experience in concrete production, slipform paving, curb and gutter, and placement of bridge decks.
• Knowledge of computerized estimating software such as HCSS or B2W.
• Experience with project scheduling using P-6 or Microsoft Project.
• Experience with 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 changes, changes in field conditions, and changes in the ability to perform the work using the bid 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 schedules.
• Maintain accurate cost accounting, schedule-impact records, fully 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.
• Agree, sign, and reconcile change orders 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 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; coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 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 provided when overnight travel is required.

What This Job Offers

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