Highway Maintenance Project Manager

DCS Asset Maintenance•Southaven, TN

About The Position

The Highway Maintenance Project Manager oversees the total asset management, management, and operations of one or more complex highway projects or contracts in the Memphis, Tennessee area. The role develops and periodically revises work plans to ensure maintenance and operations meet contract specifications. It manages project personnel and resources, budgets, equipment, recruiting, training, and customer relationships while ensuring staff comply with applicable laws and contract requirements.

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 successfully manage budgets and provide regular project budget forecasts.
Must be available 24/7 to the project.

Nice To Haves

A college degree is 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 assistant project managers, supervisors, technicians, specialty work crews, administrative staff, and other employees.
Monitor project overheads and expenses to ensure effective resource utilization and expense management.
Monitor contracts to support expense management and maximize operating profits.
Ensure effective use of current equipment inventory and that inventory is sufficient for 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 federal, state, and local laws within the scope of their contracts.
Monitor vehicles and equipment to ensure they remain worthy for use and do not jeopardize employee safety.
Provide administrative support roles with direction on office payroll budgeting, staffing needs, information processing systems, major expenditures, image, and cleanliness.
Develop and execute timely recruiting and hiring plans in partnership with the corporate recruiting team.
Conduct annual evaluations for responsible employees.
Coordinate annual training with corporate department heads, DCSAM management, and managers for existing and new employees, including division- and branch-specific needs.
Work with managers and DCSAM management to guide development of project overhead budgets.
Maintain regular and appropriate customer contact, provide updates, report issues, and ensure customer complaints or problems are resolved.
Perform other duties as assigned.