Construction Project Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Knowledge of civil construction, pipeline rehabilitation, and utilities construction.
• Ability to apply efficient, innovative, and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance and project success.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices and standards, processes, and activities.
• Four-year construction management or engineering degree, or an equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of project experience in civil construction or underground utility construction.
• Ability to read and evaluate drawings and relevant contract documents and prepare takeoffs.
• Familiarity with deep excavations, drainage, water, sewer, trenchless technologies, and other civil construction scopes.
• Thorough understanding of construction codes and working knowledge of all trades and OSHA safety requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interact and collaborate at all levels.
• Flexibility to travel and work after hours, at night, and on weekends.
• Highly organized and efficient, able to handle a wide variety of obligations, with strong attention to detail and a self-starter approach.
• Strong team-building skills, creativity, and innovation.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Thorough understanding of construction accounting.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local entities.
• Passion for the work and industry.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Primavera scheduling software.
• Working knowledge of Sage Timberline and HCSS.
• Knowledge of alternative delivery methods, such as Design/Build and CMAR.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civil construction projects, including project development from beginning to end and project closeout.
• Manage change orders and proactively address changes in project scope, potential crises, and contingency plans.
• Enforce the overall Site-Specific Safety Plan and monitor quality control, holding supervisors accountable for deliverables.
• Prepare CPM schedules and provide progress updates in coordination with the Job Superintendent.
• Communicate project expectations and objectives, and meet with project stakeholders as needed on an ongoing basis.
• Plan the resources needed to achieve project goals and coordinate the efforts of team members and subcontractors.
• Prepare and manage project cost reporting, including monthly Cost to Completes for accurate cost and revenue forecasting.
• Attend pre-construction and job meetings.
• Manage direct reports, including Project Engineers, and lead and direct the work of others, including subcontractors.
• Prepare project status reports and ensure work adheres to contract specifications.
• Create and execute project work plans and manage project resources, schedules, and cost tracking to deliver complete solutions on time and within budget.
• Assist Fleet and Equipment departments with setting up major equipment and project needs.
• Review vendor invoices and prepare and transmit appropriate project correspondence.
• Maintain updated project files and communicate corporate information to the project team.
• Carry out job duties while maintaining Spiniello values and perform other duties as assigned.