Construction Project Manager

About the role

The Construction Project Manager at P.J. Keating Company, a CRH company, is responsible for overseeing heavy highway construction projects, primarily for MassDOT projects. This position involves managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all relevant requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple heavy highway construction projects simultaneously.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, permits, and project requirements.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Prepare and monitor project production goals and performance metrics.
• Carefully coordinate resources, equipment, subcontractors, and materials to meet project objectives.
• Lead project startup, progress, and closeout meetings.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate subcontractors.
• Prepare and manage project budgets and cost reports.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Attend owner meetings and provide project status updates.
• Resolve project issues and disputes in a professional and timely manner.
• Work closely with Superintendents and Foremen to ensure efficient project execution.
• Support daily construction activities and production planning.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and contract requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety throughout all project activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, company safety policies, environmental regulations, and client requirements.
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, investigations, and corrective action planning.
• Ensure maintenance of permits, traffic control requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, and proposal documents.
• Manage subcontract agreements and supplier contracts.
• Maintain project documentation including correspondence, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and change orders.
• Track project risks and contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5–10 years of construction management experience, preferably in heavy highway, roadway, bridge, utility, or civil construction.
• Proven experience managing DOT, municipal, and public infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, means, and sequencing.
• Experience with public bidding and government-funded contracts.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification.
• Experience with MassDOT or similar state transportation agencies preferred.
• Experience with federally funded infrastructure projects.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Advanced understanding of construction contracts and specifications.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Benefits

• Salary: $100,000–$135,000 (based on experience) + bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, prescription, paid time off, holidays, sick time.
• 401(k) with Roth option and 5% company match.
• Education reimbursement, life insurance, short/long-term disability.
• Professional development and internal mobility opportunities.
• Employee discounts and community engagement programs.

About CRH

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH company, is a leading manufacturer of aggregate and HMA products and paving and construction in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With modern facilities and a large investment in plants and equipment, we are one of the largest and most efficient producers in the state of Massachusetts as well as one of only two RIDOT approved stone suppliers in the state of Rhode Island. If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

What CRH Offers You

• Hightly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Affordable housing assistance.
• Professional development and internal mobility opportunities.
• Employee discounts and community engagement programs.

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization. If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our official employment application website. You can also email your resume to [email protected] or call us at [phone number].