Construction Project Manager

Job Overview

Build Your Career at Milestone Contractors! The Project Manager plans, directs, coordinates and budgets activities concerned with the construction and pavement of heavy/highway projects. Participates in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversees its organization, scheduling and implementation.

• Manages project administration
• Completes and maintains all project documentation, accurately and on time
• Establishes, updates and communicates the project schedule and ensures timely completion through schedule
• Coordinates and documents utility relocation efforts
• Reviews owner‑initiated change orders and prepares cost estimates and change order submittals
• Completes the project closeout process
• Manages subcontractors
• Ensures compliance obligations are met (OSHA, EEO, etc.)
• Develops a strong knowledge of all project plans, specs, subcontracts, PO’s, shop drawings, and submittals
• Communicates effectively
• Advises project supervisors of contract and subcontract requirements
• Builds effective working relationships with owner, subcontractors and suppliers
• Communicates administrative procedures and specifications for the project to applicable parties
• Organizes, conducts and represents the company at project coordination meetings
• Facilitates collaboration among owner, subcontractors, suppliers and company personnel
• Promotes and maintains a safe work environment
• Wears all prescribed PPE
• Enforces safety policies and procedures
• Additional duties as assigned, continuously growing in alignment with the company’s core values, competencies and skills

Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or a related field. Industry experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills is also considered in place of education requirements.

• Required:
  
  2 years as a project manager in the heavy highway industry, OR 4+ years as an assistant project manager with progressive responsibilities
• Preferred:
  Prior experience in heavy highway construction

• Prior experience in heavy highway construction
• Accountability
• Communication
• Decision Making/Decision Quality
• Ethics/Integrity
• Instills Trust
• Develops Others
• Results Driven
• Resourcefulness

Valid Driver’s License Required

Continuous exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites, including heights, moving vehicles, and stopped traffic; indoor office environments such as field offices, job trailers, pickup trucks or other vehicles, and office locations. Outdoor conditions include inclement weather, precipitation, heat, humidity, dust, asphalt and/or concrete, dirt. Exposure to noise, including horns, mechanical equipment, heavy equipment, jackhammers. Fast‑paced and changing environments and priorities that are high stress and require mental dexterity and resilience.

Milestone Contractors is a privately held, family‑owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. The company is a fully integrated heavy construction firm specializing in highway, bridge, asphalt, and concrete paving and site development. Over its 30‑year history, Milestone has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality, people and innovation. Milestone Contractors is part of The Heritage Group’s family of companies.

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.