Project Manager - Heavy Civil/Highway/Structures

JOB DESCRIPTION

Basic Job Functions:
Responsible for providing leadership and management to assigned projects in a safe, profitable, and timely manner.

Manages the work in a manner consistent with standards of quality and integrity.
Participates as requested in the marketing, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiation phases of the projects assigned.

Primary function is to serve as champion for the execution of the work - preconstruction (when assigned) and construction.

This position includes two \"steps\" (I, II), which provide for a progression of skill and experience.

The Step I level is capable of less complex projects of $20 million and under in size and typically with 3 to 5 years of experience in this position.

The Step II level is capable of medium scale projects of $20 - $50 million in size with typically 5 to 10 years of experience.

Must have experience managing projects including heavy civil, heavy highway, and structures.

Must be open to travel.

Key Responsibilities:
1.

Has overall responsibility for project success, including profitability, safety, schedule, quality and customer satisfaction as well as responsibility for personnel decisions that impact the project.

Plans, acquires, reviews, develops and manages the project team to ensure relentless execution of the project.
2.

Establishes the project charter and a comprehensive project management plan (PMP) including the project scope management plan, procurement plan, environmental plan, time management plan, financial plan, quality management and safety plans and risk management plan to ensure successful project execution.

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the change management process.
3.

Participates in the business development process including client contacts, relationships, proposals, presentations, and negotiations for selected projects.
4.

Responsible for understanding and administering prime contract terms and conditions, contract documents, subcontract agreements, purchase order agreements, insurance,
etc.

Oversees and ensures all the processes involved in budgeting and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget.

Demonstrates business acumen within area of responsibility.
5.

Participates in preparation and review of estimates with attention to the following: adherence to cost control system, equipment requirements and utilization, constructability, formwork, materials, manpower, general conditions, schedule, insurance, etc.
6.

Champions the orderly, timely transition of projects from the estimating phase to the field.

This transition shall include project review meetings, which encompass a review of contract requirements, general conditions, schedules, budgets, subcontracts, and purchase order agreements.
7.

Coordinates with the Project Superintendent the means and methods required for the successful and profitable execution of the work.

Reviews and monitors manpower, equipment, and material resources to accomplish th...