Project Manager (Civil Division)

• Work with the Safety Director to ensure jobs have safe working conditions and that safe work practices are in place.
• Assigned projects perform better than established safety goals.
• Perform monthly project safety inspections.

• Monitor and ensure quality control.

• Review project proposals and plans to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.
• Develop baseline project schedule with assistance from Superintendent and/or Scheduler.
• Maintain/update project schedule for duration of the project.

• Provide input and supervise all pre-construction services such as purchase orders, subcontracts, schedules, job cost set-up and project pre-planning.
• Work with the Director of Operations or Division Manager to staff the project.
• Manage the financial aspects of contracts; job margin analysis is completed regularly.
• Assist Superintendent with conflict resolution, managing subcontractors, and staff.
• Review status reports prepared by project staff; modify schedules or plans as required; prepare project reports for Company management, owners, or others.
• Manage the scope of work and maintain complete understanding of the contract documents including general conditions, notification requirements and dispute process.
• Manage claims; identify and resolve potential claims with subcontractors/suppliers.
• Participate in project coordination meetings.
• Assist estimators with the definition of bid packages during project buyout.
• Manage Minority Participation Goals (EEO, DBE, etc.) ensuring they are achieved; hold superintendents accountable for hiring practices.
• Foster team camaraderie; mentor Superintendents and Project Engineers; ensure each person understands their role on the project.
• Document best practices to share with other projects; ensure best construction methods are used.
• Direct and ensure timely completion of project close-out activities.
• Protect and promote the interests of the Company; ensure all compensation for work performed is received.

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with key owners and architects.
• Review change orders for accuracy.
• Review and act on contractor pay requests and invoicing.

• Set safety, quality, schedule, cost, and owner relationship goals for assigned projects.
• Monitor and report project cost and schedule performance; recommend corrective actions if needed.
• Champion skill development of assigned staff through training and performance evaluations.
• Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, values, and goals to staff.
• Performs additional assignments per supervisors’ direction.
• Ensure adherence to insurance, safety, labor relations, EEO and tax regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum five years supervisory experience in the construction industry.
• Previous ODNR (Ohio Department of Natural Resources) project experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of construction methods, materials, costing, scheduling, and estimating.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
• Previous experience directing craft labor in capacity of foreman and/or superintendent.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead people and get results through others.
• Ability to think ahead and plan over a one-to two-year time span.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution ability at both a strategic and functional level.
• Strong customer service orientation; strong team player.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Viewpoint Vista, HCSS, P6, CAD.
• Commitment to Company values.
• Bridge experience Necessary

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