Project Manager

• Responsible for administering the technical and financial aspects of assigned projects, working closely with Owners, subcontractors, vendors, utility companies, and local, state, and federal agencies to ensure work is completed on schedule and on budget.
• Supervises salaried employees and reports to Project Executives, working harmoniously with both craft and salaried employees.
• Routinely manages projects valued between $0–$25M.
• Expertly performs the duties of Project Engineer, and performs duties of Estimator and Superintendent as needed.
• Successfully manages and directs multiple projects simultaneously with large budgets and complex implementation challenges.
• Leads the construction claim process and settles claims in the best interest of the Company.
• Exhibits expert contract administration ability; analyzes, understands, and communicates the Company's contractual responsibilities; authors formal written communication to protect the Company's interests and contractual rights.
• Proactively identifies new business leads and/or repeat business in the private market while consistently representing the Company positively and professionally.
• Manages the contractual change order process with customers and subcontractors, including initial pricing of extra work (with Estimator oversight and within dollar amount guidelines), and utilizes estimating staff to bid significant lump sum extra work items.
• Reviews and approves purchase order commitments for job-specific purchases; confirms adherence to specifications and resolves conflicts.
• Identifies equipment needs, creates forecasts, and manages for responsible equipment utilization.
• Leads the pre-construction process for assigned projects, verifies bid time assumptions (including existing ground verification), identifies project quality requirements, creates Job Specific Quality Control Plans, and ensures efficient and complete close-out.
• Oversees the implementation of comprehensive safety plans, hazard analysis, safety meetings, method statements, and safe working practices as required by the Company and regulatory agencies; continues mentoring field staff in safety practices.
• Performs safety audits and ensures deficiencies are corrected immediately.
• Creates, analyzes, updates, and certifies various project schedules, including short-term schedules and project CPM schedules.
• Responsible for negotiating subcontracts, reviewing and making recommendations for execution to the Contracts Manager, ensuring subcontractors comply with requirements, administering subcontracts, and paying subcontractors.
• Demonstrates intimate knowledge of the Company's standard form contracts.
• Oversees activities for the entire project team (employees, subcontractors, vendors) to ensure compliance with company policies, safety, and quality standards.
• Supervises jobsite operations, supports field staff, and coordinates resources such as crews, materials, and equipment.
• Supervises Project Engineers and reviews their written reports on project performance using qualitative analysis and other project management techniques.
• Acts as a Company liaison for projects with owners, local, state, and federal agencies, consulting engineers, utility companies, subcontractors, and the public.
• Supervises, coordinates, and manages all phases of assigned construction projects, monitoring to ensure work is safely completed on schedule and within budget, including scheduling, construction administration, staffing, and construction compliance.
• Mentors Project Engineers and coaches less experienced employees on leadership, productivity, and achieving career objectives.
• May be responsible for periodic performance evaluation of direct reports, including quarterly updates and proactive identification of training opportunities.
• Performs detailed Quality Management System audits of assigned projects and others.
• Demonstrates excellence in resource-loaded scheduling and forecasting; sequences critical path activities and demonstrates how changes impact progress and profit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in heavy civil construction preferred.
• Strong knowledge of earthwork, grading, and underground utility practices, including contractual documents, plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer experience using HCSS Heavy Job, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project; Vista Software is a plus.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driver's abstract.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification, OSHA 30, and MUTCD Supervisor certification.
• Must have the legal right to work in the US without employer sponsorship.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): eligible employees build long-term wealth through shared ownership.
• 401(k) + Profit Sharing: immediate eligibility with generous annual employer contributions.
• Wellness Incentives: earn up to $700 per year for participating in healthy lifestyle activities.
• Employee Referral Bonuses for successful referrals.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: low-cost plan options including Premera HSA (WA, OR, CA), Kaiser HMO (OR, CA, HI), and HMSA (HI); preventive care covered at 100%.
• Paid Time Off: up to 26 days of vacation, 9 sick days, and 11 paid holidays annually.
• Parental & Family Leave: one paid bonding week, with additional unpaid leave available.
• Disability & Life Insurance: company-paid short-term and long-term disability, plus life insurance up to 1.5x annual salary.
• Training & Career Growth: leadership development programs, mentorship, and career advancement support.
• Perks & Community Programs: charitable contribution matching, paid volunteer time, and retail discounts.

Pay

Salary range of $125,000 to $150,000 annually.