Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

General Description

The Project Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations for civil/heavy highway construction projects. The Project Manager will ensure that the project is completed safely, on schedule and within budget.

Key Duties

* Supervises on-site Project Superintendents and Project Engineers.

* Prepares all the notification documents regarding power, water, fire utilities.

* Responsible for the technique, economic and operations plan.

* Negotiates with the client.

* Participates in the estimating process.

* Optimizes the operations means and methods with the Project Engineers

* Controls the progress of the operation to meet the objectives.

* Determines the suppliers and the subcontractors in tandem with the Division Manager and the Contracts Department.

* Develops project schedule.

* Prepares and assists in weekly project update meetings.

* Participates in the division weekly meetings.

* Ensures project quality on the project and respects commitments with the client.

* Reviews and approves all change order requests.

* Completes project budget.

* Controls project expenses.

* Responsible for budget.

* Responsible for billing control.

* Approves invoices.

* Prepares the final quantities report.

* Actively participates in the training of all Construction Engineers.

* Actively participates in recruiting candidates.

* Responsible for Performance Evaluations for all employees assigned to project.

* Recommends and proposes technical solutions (innovative products and processes).

* Maintains professional relationship with client(s).

* Participates at the final acceptance of the project.

* Responsible for maintaining safety on the project at all time.

* Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Qualification Requirements

* General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Project Manager.

* A Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent work experience) and 10+ years on large design-build heavy/highway projects is required.

* Knowledge of construction technique and practices, paving, underground, concrete, and grading required.

* Must have thorough knowledge of heavy, civil construction equipment.

* Ability to communicate with all levels of employees.

* Ability to effectively work under pressure and meet deadlines.

* Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Project Manager to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

* Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.

* Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.

* Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 25 pounds and carry up to 15 pounds.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

* Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.

* Exposure to dust, dirt grease and noise.

* Work can be performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways.

* Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.

* Must be able to work a flexible schedule, based on project need(s) and demand(s).

* Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Project Manager encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

* Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

* Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.

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