Heavy Civil Construction Project Manager

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Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail. Ames is a family-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader.

Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top 75 general contractor.

Our Project Manager will assist with projects in the central region, potentially in Minnesota our North Dakota.

Key

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instill Safety as a top priority.
• Manage and support a team consisting of Project Engineers, Superintendents, and project staff.
• Track and report project progress, budgets, and needs with Operation Managers.
• Build relationships and communicate with owners or owner’s representatives.
• Identify and secure necessary approvals for all changes in project scope, budget and/or schedule.
• Provide monthly billings, cash flow projections, and process change orders.
• Assist with updating monthly schedules.
• Coordinate equipment and staff needs with regional and on-site management.
• Be familiar with all aspects of the project.
• Serve as the project representative with clients at meetings, job walks, and other correspondence.
• Travel – This position is geographically located in Burnsville, MN, but will travel to up to 75% of the time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education & Skills Preferred:

• 3 years’ experience in highway heavy construction as a Project Engineer or Construction Manager.
• Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivation skills
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Desire to grow and develop career and mentor other coworkers.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Working Conditions:

• Construction Site Environment – Physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Exposed to high noise levels.
• Construction Site Office Environment – Extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required; ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally.

Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Management and Project Management
• Industries Construction

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401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

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