Construction Group Manager

About the Role

Responsible for the managerial direction and growth of the construction group. This position offers exciting challenges and opportunities for managing all activities related to project scope, schedule, cost, quality, communications, and resources; mentoring young staff engineers, assisting in transportation market business development, and participating in professional organizations and technical committees.

About Primera

We’re a people-first organization that values knowledge and learning. Our Transportation division is a talented team of experts delivering engineering solutions that move people in a smarter way. We provide full-service planning, design, and construction management services for roadways, bridges, airports, stormwater infrastructure, and parks/recreation projects primarily for state and local agencies and municipalities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field from an accredited program
• At least 15 years of construction management experience
• Licensed professional engineer (PE) required
• Proven work experience with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, counties, and municipalities in construction management
• Understanding of all facets of the transportation construction process and standards (IDOT, Tollway, CDOT, FHWA, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of roadway construction, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards
• Proficiency with business and engineering applications
• Strong team and leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer transportation construction projects
• Oversee and manage all construction staff to maximize efficiency and strengths
• Assist with business development and project pursuit management
• Coordinate with clients and assist with overall planning
• Provide work assignments and review performance to ensure efficient, cost-effective staff utilization
• Develop and implement QC plans, safety plans, and schedules
• Complete weekly/monthly reports on work progress and conduct status meetings with department/division managers
• Coordinate and direct staff and subconsultants
• Perform performance reviews for direct reports

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership
• Gym and transit subsidies
• Paid volunteer time off
• Parental leave
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company
• Employee-led committees focused on social, wellness, and community service activities

Pay

$110,000–$160,000 per year