Paving Construction Project Manager

Branscome•Williamsburg, VA

17d

About The Position

Branscome is hiring a Paving Construction Project Manager to lead paving projects from start to finish in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. The role may be based out of the Williamsburg, Hampton, or Virginia Beach offices and reports to the Director of Paving Operations. The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of assigned projects, ensuring they are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction. Responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining job costs, purchasing, and project schedules. The position requires developing and communicating construction plans and methods with the Superintendent and project team, managing project documentation and pay records, monitoring production, quality, costs, safety, schedules, and compliance, and maintaining strong client relationships. The Project Manager also coordinates inspections and testing, manages punch lists and closeout, and supports ongoing development of leadership and management capabilities.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of construction experience.
Experience with complete-scope highway projects with contract values from $10 million to $20 million.
General knowledge and understanding of safety, codes, and compliance, including OSHA regulations and applicable state and local codes and statutes.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of staff.
Ability to work independently and lead project teams as assigned.
Self-motivated, with the ability to learn new procedures and processes quickly.
Ability to respond quickly and effectively to changing situations.
Strong business acumen, skills, and maturity, and ability to work effectively with others.
Strong organizational, planning, time-management, written communication, and oral communication skills.
High accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.

Nice To Haves

B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, a related major, or equivalent; continuing education in construction is highly desirable.
FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) or PE (Professional Engineer) certification.
OSHA 30-hour certification.
At least one year of construction supervisory experience.
Experience with HCSS HeavyJob software.

Responsibilities

Meet the requirements of the Goal Zero safety objectives annually.
Develop an effective project construction plan with the Superintendent and/or project team, including work activities, means and methods, and plans for delay-free operations.
Communicate planned means and methods, project goals, and responsibilities to appropriate project parties.
Ensure construction methods maximize production and quality, minimize costs, and promote safety; monitor and interpret cost reports.
Monitor work to verify that construction methods are followed and effective, and communicate changes when needed to support project success and milestone completion.
Control and manage project documentation and pay records for assigned projects.
Prepare scheduled and necessary updates of construction activities and analyses of required manpower and equipment.
Promptly inform supervisors and subcontractors of construction schedule changes.
Maintain a daily record of significant project facts, events, and conditions.
Review costs and schedules with the construction manager.
Maintain customer satisfaction through timely responses to client concerns.
Report regularly to the project manager on job progress, plans, and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules.
Manage punch lists and project closeout, ensuring nonconforming work is corrected and resolved to the satisfaction of all parties; monitor and track rework costs.
Facilitate inspections and testing to ensure work meets contract quality requirements and applicable governmental regulations.
Ensure closeout documents, warranties, and extra stock are submitted to the owner in accordance with the contract.
Develop leadership and management capabilities and acquire additional knowledge and skills through study and personal development.
Perform other tasks assigned or deemed necessary by the supervisor.