Project Manager, Operations Manager, Civil Engineering

Sherwood Companies was established in 1934 and currently, under the third generation owner and CEO, David Sherwood, has become an industry leader in the Midwest by self-performing many types of civil construction projects and having tremendous experience with all underground utilities. Sherwood self‑performs many types of civil construction including: earthwork and site preparation, concrete and asphalt paving, civil and structural concrete, rock excavation, piling and sheet piling, sub‑grade stabilization, and water/waste‑water treatment facilities.

Project Manager: Provide management oversight for all phases of the heavy/highway construction project including coordinating employees, material and equipment; ensuring specifications are followed; and ensuring work proceeds on schedule. This also includes financial oversight of the project involving budgeting, cost tracking and calculating projections.

• Develop a cost‑effective plan and schedule for project completion following a logical pattern for resource utilization
• Select and coordinate work of subcontractors working on various phases of the project
• Oversee performance of all trade contractors
• Review architectural and engineering drawings to ensure all specs and regulations are followed
• Be responsible for proper administration of construction contracts and for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses
• Supervise assistant managers, review their reports, check on reported difficulties and correct safety violations or deficiencies
• Track and control construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion on time and within budget
• Report to owners and architects about progress and any necessary modifications of plans

None specified in the description provided.

• Work Standards
• Initiating Action
• Contributing to Team Success
• Managing Work (Time Management)
• Communication

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience required
• 3+ years of project management and/or supervising heavy highway/utility construction projects experience required

• Mathematical reasoning
• Judgement and decision making
• Critical thinking
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Inductive reasoning
• Time management

• Keyboarding/typing
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to effectively verbally communicate
• Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)

• Office environment with varying degrees of noise levels
• Outside at times; may be exposed to outdoor seasonal temperature extremes
• Visit construction sites; air quality/environmental contaminants consistent with an outdoor construction site

Yes. Travel to and from assigned job sites.

• Dedicated – Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Enthusiastic – Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Innovative – Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Detail Oriented – Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Ability to Make an Impact – Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter – Inspired to perform without outside help

• Drivers License

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