Highway Maintenance Project Manager

DCS Asset Maintenance•Germantown, TN

About The Position

The Highway Maintenance Project Manager oversees total asset management for one or more highway projects or contracts in the Memphis, Tennessee area. The role manages the operations of complex highway projects, including maintenance planning, personnel and equipment needs, budgets, contract expenses, customer relationships, and compliance with applicable laws. The Project Manager leads project staff and coordinates with corporate teams and department heads on recruiting, training, budgeting, and business development.

Requirements

At least 10 years of management experience related to total routine maintenance contracts and snow and ice control.
Knowledge of financial goals and terminology.
Ability to prepare and manage budgets and regularly forecast project budgets.
Availability to the project 24/7.

Nice To Haves

College degree strongly preferred, with a preference for a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a comparable field.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus.
Additional industry-related training or certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage and operate complex highway projects and contracts.
Develop and periodically revise work plans for maintenance and operations within project limits in accordance with contract specifications.
Manage project employees, including assistant project managers, supervisors, technicians, specialty work crews, administrative staff, and other personnel.
Monitor project overhead and resource utilization, and ensure appropriate expense management.
Monitor contract expenses and work to maximize operating profits.
Ensure current equipment inventory is effectively utilized and sufficient to meet contract needs.
Develop long-term personnel and equipment schedules to determine overall project needs.
Support and partner with the Contracts Committee on business development and estimating needs.
Ensure staff comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws within the scope of their contracts.
Monitor vehicles and equipment to ensure they are in serviceable condition.
Provide direction on office payroll budgeting, staffing needs, information processing systems, major expenditures, image, and cleanliness.
Develop a recruiting and hiring plan with the Corporate Recruiting team and ensure its timely execution.
Conduct annual evaluations for responsible employees.
Coordinate annual training for existing and new employees, including division- and branch-specific training, with corporate department heads, DCSAM Management, and managers.
Work with managers and DCSAM Management to guide development of project overhead budgets.
Maintain regular, appropriate customer contact, provide updates, report issues, and ensure customer complaints and problems are resolved.
Perform other duties as assigned.