Project Manager - Heavy Civil/Highway/Structures

About the role

Responsible for providing leadership and management to assigned projects in a safe, profitable, and timely manner. Manages the work in a manner consistent with standards of quality and integrity. Participates as requested in the marketing, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiation phases of the projects assigned. Primary function is to serve as champion for the execution of the work—preconstruction (when assigned) and construction.

Career progression

• Step I: Capable of less complex projects of $20 million and under in size; typically 3 to 5 years of experience.
• Step II: Capable of medium-scale projects of $20 – $50 million in size; typically 5 to 10 years of experience.

Must have experience managing projects including heavy civil, heavy highway, and structures. Open to travel.

Responsibilities

• Own project success: profitability, safety, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction, and personnel decisions.
• Plan, acquire, review, develop, and manage the project team to ensure relentless execution.
• Establish the project charter and a comprehensive project management plan (PMP) covering scope, procurement, environmental, time, financial, quality, safety, and risk management plans.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the change management process.
• Participate in business development: client contacts, relationships, proposals, presentations, and negotiations for selected projects.
• Understand and administer prime contract terms and conditions, contract documents, subcontract agreements, purchase order agreements, insurance, etc.
• Oversee budgeting and cost-control processes to complete the project within the approved budget.
• Demonstrate business acumen within area of responsibility.
• Prepare and review estimates with attention to cost-control systems, equipment requirements/utilization, constructability, formwork, materials, manpower, general conditions, schedule, insurance, etc.
• Champion the orderly, timely transition of projects from estimating to the field, including project review meetings covering contract requirements, general conditions, schedules, budgets, subcontracts, and purchase order agreements.
• Coordinate with the Project Superintendent on means and methods for successful, profitable execution.
• Review and monitor manpower, equipment, and material resources to accomplish project goals.
• Manage development of the overall CPM schedule and ensure coordination with the Project Superintendent and procurement schedule with the Project Engineer.
• Ensure detailed schedules are prepared and distributed as required to support the project schedule; pay special attention to prevention and documentation of delays or changes.
• Ensure effective use of Lean processes for all scheduling activities.
• Prepare Monthly Progress Report including accurate cost projections.
• Review, negotiate, and execute all change orders, supplements, and cost-control budget adjustments.
• Manage all billings to ensure timely submission of payment applications and collection of payments from the owner to maintain positive cash flow; follow prompt-pay laws with subcontractors.
• Manage timely preparation and execution of purchase order agreements and subcontracts with respect to insurance certificates, bonds, and appropriate lien waivers.
• Complete close-out requirements and punch lists in a timely manner.
• Manage warranty callbacks quickly to maintain owner/client relationships.
• Prevent claims, identify potential claims, quantify and mitigate/resolve the effects of those that occur in a timely basis.

Requirements

• Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Experience in preconstruction and in managing construction projects.
• Thorough knowledge of contract documents, materials, equipment utilization, scheduling systems, productivity analysis, construction operations, and cash-flow procedures.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Physical requirements

• Sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
• Occasionally climb stairs, ladders, etc.
• Occasionally lift, push, or pull objects.
• Frequently use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects.
• Comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, or bend.
• Wear personal protective equipment (steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, etc.).
• Frequently interact with people during a shift/work day.
• Limited use of telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation include tasks that could affect the safety and health of the employee or others.

Pay

Pay range: $120,000 – $180,000 annually (Washington-based position; excludes additional incentives).

Benefits

• Market-competitive salary (paid weekly).
• Bonus eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401(k).
• Industry-leading health coverage starting your first day.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workplace Wellness Programs and Mental Health Program.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Employee-Owner perks.
• Educational assistance.
• Sundt Foundation – Charitable Employee-Owner program.