Project Manager I

Granite Construction • The Woodlands, TX

5d • $111,123 - $166,683

About The Position

This position is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of heavy civil construction projects up to $15 million. The Project Manager I coordinates estimating, project controls, staffing, scheduling, project start-up, and project execution. The role promotes communication among project teams, maintains job controls and customer relationships, monitors financial performance, and supports a safe work environment.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent heavy civil construction work experience. The posting lists three to five years of progressive project experience in heavy civil environments and a minimum of five years of experience in paving, dirt, and grading in private or public environments. The job is subject to outside working conditions and may involve working around large construction equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in heavy civil construction.
• Three to five years of progressive project experience in heavy civil environments.
• At least five years of experience in paving, dirt, and grading in private or public environments.
• Knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete, and grading practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues.
• Ability to work in a high-production environment.
• Demonstrated decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent supervisory, communication, and organizational skills.
• Accuracy in work.
• Must be safety-conscious when working around large construction equipment.
• Regularly talk and hear; frequently stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard; occasionally reach with hands and arms and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Forecast project revenue and costs accurately to meet corporate profitability goals.
• Coordinate with estimators and the project controls group to establish the project budget.
• Lead estimating efforts on vertically integrated projects to support an accurate and consistent bid-to-build process.
• Coordinate with estimators, the large project sponsor, and the manager of construction to manage resources and meet the project schedule.
• Participate in bid reviews and bid closings, evaluate bid accuracy and project feasibility, and work with the estimating team to develop the bid schedule.
• Coordinate project start-up planning and kick-off with the large project sponsor, manager of construction, and project team.
• Promote communication among Project Engineers, Foremen, Superintendents, and the Construction Manager so work is performed efficiently, profitably, and safely.
• Maintain appropriate job controls, including quantities, costs, revenue, and schedule.
• Build and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, corporate management, and inspectors, providing customer service and developing long-term client partnerships.
• Ensure accurate construction reports to support continuous improvement in project performance.
• Manage projects to meet or exceed expected profitability margins.
• Comply with and support corporate safety initiatives to maintain a safe work environment.
• Abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct and work as a team player.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending plans, including the option to use a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account.
• Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness.
• Eligible salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross; Granite pays 100% of the premium for its most popular plan for eligible employees and dependents.
• Granite matches 100% of the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans; the match vests immediately.

What This Job Offers

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