S&L Materials Senior Project Manager
About The Position
S&L Materials is seeking a Senior Project Manager to take charge of multiple roadway projects. The role coordinates and schedules field staff, manages job costs and purchasing, uses CPM scheduling, and negotiates with the Owner. The Senior Project Manager oversees project planning and implementation, including budgeting, hiring team members, sourcing suppliers, and planning project release. The position is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects, ensuring that solutions are delivered on time and within budget. The role also supports the Operations Manager and project needs, manages costs and program documentation, oversees subcontract management, and carries out duties in accordance with JDC values.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management.
- Heavy/highway project management experience is required.
- Minimum 5–8 years of project experience in heavy/highway construction.
- Familiarity with grading, drainage, asphalt and concrete paving, bridge construction, retaining walls, and other highway construction scopes.
- Excellent team-building skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Excel and Word.
- Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
Nice To Haves
- Creativity and innovation are described as a must.
- Experience working for a highway contractor in Central Florida and knowledge of highway construction practices are sought in the introductory description.
Responsibilities
- Oversee safety, quality, and budget for projects of varying sizes.
- Direct Project Engineers, Office Managers, Quality Control, and Safety staff.
- Prepare project status reports and ensure work adheres to contract specifications.
- Communicate district and corporate information to the project team and keep the OM/GM updated.
- Direct and supervise project administration, project superintendents, and engineers; establish operational priorities and maintain satisfactory relationships.
- Establish, define, and promote values, expectations, and performance standards for team and individual members in accordance with JDC’s mission, vision, and values.
- Create and execute project work plans that identify resource and budgetary needs.
- Manage projects to ensure a complete solution is delivered on time and within budget.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers as needed.
- Assist the Operations Manager and address project needs.
- Manage costs and program documentation.
- Oversee subcontract management.
- Coach and develop staff by providing feedback, advice, project updates, and encouragement.
- Host project meetings with the team and managers at least once a week.
- Implement and monitor Safety and Hazard Communication programs.
- Monitor Quality Control and collaborate with the Site Superintendent.
- Carry out job duties while maintaining JDC values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
