Project Manager

Plan, direct, and coordinate construction of heavy civil/heavy highway construction projects to ensure goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. This will be achieved by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.Manage professional staff responsible for project constructionDirect and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budgetReview project estimate or plan to determine schedule, estimated job cost, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of projectOversee coordination with project staff to outline work plans, assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authorityReview status and modify schedules or plans as required and prepares project reports for management, owners, and subcontractorsProvide positive safety leadership to the projectCoordinate resource use with project superintendent; for example, craft assignment, crew sizes and project layout for offices, traffic flow, and material storageResponsible for claims management and documentationCoordinate material purchases, assure that subcontractor agreements are prepared and change orders are accurate and issued to owners, subcontractors and suppliersApprove subcontractor billing. Generate pay estimatesConduct performance reviews with subordinatesManage subcontractor, owner and public relationsParticipate in project presentations to elected officials, general public and other stake holdersResponsible for project closeout to include finishing paperwork, obtaining retainages, supporting supervisor and expediting claimsDesired Skills and ExperienceBachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 3 + years of heavy civil/heavy highway construction management experienceHeavy civil construction, estimating and project management experience required