Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of roadway projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. This role involves managing project teams, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract specifications. The Project Manager will also handle customer relations, contract production, and project execution while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies. Additionally, the role includes managing branch operations, overseeing the critical path of projects, and ensuring optimal resource allocation and project planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all projects are executed safely and in compliance with corporate safety policies.
• Manage projects from initiation through completion, ensuring conformance to contract scope, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness.
• Cook up labor needs, equipment, and all project resources.
• Oversee project permits, design plans, and drawings.
• Develop and manage employee schedules, ensuring accurate time reporting.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, while optimizing cash flow.
• Manage project risks, timelines, and cost variances.
• Oversee branch operations, including equipment management and Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance.
• Mentor and develop project personnel, enhancing team skills and performance.
• Communicate project status, directions, and solutions to customers and stakeholders.
• Provide regular, accurate forecasts of revenue, margins, costs, and project milestones.
• Ensure all projects are thoroughly documented, including close-out reports.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, resolving issues and maintaining positive relationships.

Key Leadership Competencies

• Lead by example, demonstrating a strong focus on safety, business ethics, and work-life balance.
• Foster a safety-oriented culture in construction environments.
• Exhibit strong communication skills, earning respect from subordinates, vendors, and customers.
• Demonstrate leadership in high-uncertainty environments.
• Build and lead cohesive teams, holding team members accountable for performance.
• Focus on maximizing profit and cash flow through sound decision-making and project management.
• Handle customer and agency interactions with professionalism, addressing scheduling, disputes, and scope changes effectively.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of management experience, ideally within traffic control or construction is required.
• A strong understanding of financial aspects of job costing, variance analysis, and "bid to actual results" is essential.
• Experience in scheduling resources to maximize project efficiency is necessary.
• Experience in projecting revenue and costs based on backlog and bid pipeline is required.
• Knowledge of branch-specific operations, including experience with unions and labor relations (where applicable), is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and the ability to learn ERP systems is required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
• Involvement in industry trade associations, coalitions with state DOT, or similar groups is preferred.
• A valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and the ability to pass a background check and drug test are required.

EEO Statement

RoadSafe is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans.