Construction Project Manager

About the Company - Celebrating 100 Years of Building Community

Higley Construction is one of the most experienced and respected construction firms in the region. This year, we proudly celebrate 100 years in business - a century defined by our unwavering dedication to our core values: people, ethics, respect, commitment, and excellence. Since 1925, we've helped our clients bring their goals and visions to life, always guided by honesty, integrity, and mutual respect.

At Higley Construction, we build more than buildings - we build trust, relationships, and communities. From the offices where you work, to the schools where you learn, and the hospitals where you heal, we create environments where people can live, work, and thrive. With every project, we go beyond bricks and mortar to connect people and place, delivering spaces that stand the test of time.

We bring the same care and commitment to our team, offering a supportive, values-driven workplace where employees are empowered to grow, contribute, and succeed-both personally and professionally.

Position Overview:

The Project Manager (PM) is a professional with previous experience who manages one or more projects at any given time. The PM is responsible for the performance of all Higley Construction staff assigned to achieve project budget, schedule, safety, and profitability goals on all their assigned projects. The PM is the Owner's single point of contact for all business issues and contractual requirements.

The PM coordinates closely with the Project Superintendent, and reports to the Project Executive. They will split time between the office and field, visiting their projects several times weekly. The PM may be full time on site should the project require it. The PM provides exceptional customer service to internal and external clients. It is unlikely that any single individual will possess all the credentials and skills we describe below, which represent the company's vision for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates an understanding of the values and ethics that differentiate Higley Construction in the competitive marketplace.
• Demonstration of delivering work results that consistently exceed corporate goals for profitability, schedule, quality, safety, and client relationship management.
• Demonstration of receiving high ratings for client satisfaction, safety performance and project execution on projects he or she leads.
• Possesses an appreciation of the value of building a professional network of industry and community relationships that will help Higley Construction learn about future project opportunities and a commitment to playing an active role in securing future business.
• Has the ability to successfully negotiate contract agreements with Subcontractors and material suppliers; and to successfully administer that during a project.
• Understands how to identify the risks and requirements within an owner contract.
• Knows how to manage risk (once identified) and find/use resources to mitigate list.
• General understanding of quality control requirements, and experience with common pitfalls of certain types of work.

• General ability to read and understand different perspectives of people involved in a dispute/problem with a consciousness to help resolve the disputes in a positive manner.
• Strong abilities to problem solve, and creatively think, and create a culture where all team members and consultants are encouraged to think creatively.
• Demonstrates a proven track record of establishing project schedules, including critical milestone dates; and managing the schedule, holding all project stakeholders
  - Owner, Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors accountable for on-time performance.
• Has an extensive knowledge of project engineering requirements and can lead a project engineer in their duties.
• Has the ability to handle difficult situations on the project.
• The PM is fully responsible for all cost management on the project including change management and Profit and Loss reporting.
• Leads all OAC and Subcontractor meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Possesses competency in business writing and public presentation skills, and is motivated to become a compelling presenter, motivator, and team leader.
• Demonstrates excellence in personal work habits; and the ability to lead their team by example.
• Understands the dedication necessary to be a project leader.
• Competent or willing to learn multiple construction software's.
• Understand construction accounting and project cost forecasting.
• Problem solving.
• Ability to "Manage Up".

Qualifications:

• Holds at least a four-year engineering, construction management or construction-related degree, or relevant experience.
• A positive if the candidate holds engineering certifications, such as a PE, and industry certifications resulting from memberships in organizations like OSHA, USGBC, CMAA, or ASHE.
• Has at least five (5) years of construction experience with increasing responsibility on construction project

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