Project Manager
About The Position
The Project Manager manages and coordinates all aspects of construction projects, including executing plans, organizing, budgeting, and cost reporting. The role ensures project goals and objectives are accomplished on schedule and within budget while meeting quality and safety standards, and supervises department staff in accomplishing project objectives. The Project Manager reviews project proposals and plans to determine timelines, procedures, staffing, and resource allocation; coordinates work plans and staffing with department managers; verifies estimates; and ensures compliance with government regulations. The role oversees project execution against designs, budgets, and schedules, addresses problems and deviations, monitors materials, equipment, contractual performance, and costs, and manages the financial aspects of contracts. It also directs onsite activities, monitors safety and quality, provides technical assistance, represents the company at project meetings, prepares project updates and reports, and hires, trains, and manages staff performance.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of construction management experience, including thorough knowledge of construction industry practices, methods, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities in a heavy civil environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or Project Management; extensive experience in the military, railroad/construction, or a related field may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Working knowledge of project accounting, project controls (cost, schedule, and change management), material management, contract management, subcontract management, safety, and quality.
- Strong management skills and ability to lead and motivate employees.
- Track record of successfully executing projects on schedule and within budget.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong client relations, influencing, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
Nice To Haves
- An advanced degree is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Reviews project proposals and plans to determine timelines, procedures, staffing requirements, and resource allocation.
- Coordinates with department managers to establish work plans and staffing for each project phase.
- Ensures project activities comply with government regulations.
- Verifies estimates through detailed review of proposal specifications.
- Attends or leads meetings with project staff and management to communicate project requirements.
- Supervises project activities to ensure execution according to designs, budgets, and schedules, and takes action to minimize the impact of deviations.
- Assists in resolving problems that arise during project execution.
- Monitors efficient use of materials and equipment and contractual performance; ensures staff perform assigned duties as expected.
- Manages the financial aspects of contracts.
- Supervises and coordinates onsite activities and provides day-to-day direction to onsite staff.
- Ensures quality, productivity, and safety standards are met and monitors safety programs.
- Provides technical assistance and recommendations.
- Represents the company in project meetings.
- Assists with written reports and updates for management, clients, and project teams to communicate project status.
- Hires, trains, and manages staff performance.
- Administers financial tracking systems to monitor project costs and estimates.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Additional performance incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
