Project Manager, Heavy Civil and Commercial Construction

Purpose –

The Project Manager manages heavy civil, site development, commercial building, and general contracting projects from inception through completion. This position requires a well-rounded construction professional with experience across multiple scopes of work rather than specialization in a single trade. The ideal candidate does not need to be an expert in every discipline but should have a working knowledge of civil, sitework, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction. Collaboration and cooperation among the entire project team are imperative; we function as a team, or we fail.

• Provides and drives the project vision established in collaboration with the client, company leadership, project team, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Leads and motivates project team members to achieve project goals.
• Effectively communicates project expectations, constraints, schedules, and objectives.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism with clients, subcontractors, employees, and industry partners.
• Oversee heavy civil, site development, commercial building, and general contracting projects from start to finish.
• Develops and maintains master project schedules and communicates updates to subcontractors, suppliers, owners, and field personnel.
• Reviews engineering plans and specifications to identify scopes of work and prepare accurate quantity takeoffs.
• Develops subcontractor requirements and supplier scopes for review with divisional management.
• Coordinates multiple scopes of work, including sitework, utilities, concrete, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
• Reviews submittals to ensure compliance with project drawings and specifications.
• Performs cost analyses for various construction methods and project alternatives.
• Collaborate with field personnel to develop three-week look-ahead schedules for self-performed and subcontracted work.
• Monitors projects to ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Oversee purchasing activities to ensure quality materials are delivered on time and at competitive costs.
• Manages change-order documentation, justification, pricing, and approval.
• Coordinates with engineers, inspectors, clients, owners’ representatives, subcontractors, and suppliers to identify and resolve project issues.
• Reviews field construction activities and provide support to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinates with Superintendents and subcontractors to ensure all work meets project plans, specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Administers project policies, procedures, and expectations to subcontractors.
• Controls and tracks project costs to maintain profitability.
• Prepares monthly cost-to-complete reports for division leadership and company ownership.
• Maintains positive project cash flow and provides monthly sales projections.
• Conduct regular project inspections and evaluates work progress and quality.
• Maintains a working knowledge of heavy civil, sitework, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction methods.
• Continuously supports company safety initiatives and assists field supervision in addressing conditions requiring attention.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
• Five or more years of construction management experience with a general contractor or similarly positioned construction company, including experience leading projects as a Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, or Superintendent.
• Previous experience working as a Foreman and Superintendent on a similar project is a plus.
• Estimating experience is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to develop and manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, and cost projections.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills, and detail oriented.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Primavera, Vista, and Procore