Project Manager - VAI Resort

About the role

Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family of businesses providing heavy civil construction and aggregate products across the United States. With over 70 years of experience, the company specializes in highways, bridges, aggregates, and large‑scale infrastructure projects, supported by in‑house capabilities in drilling, blasting, crushing, asphalt, and concrete production. Fisher is committed to delivering innovative, cost‑effective solutions with an emphasis on safety and quality.

The Project Manager will be based in Glendale, AZ for VAI Resort and will manage or coordinate with a team of project coordinators, administrators, and other project or area managers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all phases of a construction project, forecast job cost requirements, estimate change orders, and track force account items for proper reimbursement
• Create procedures for accomplishing the project
• Communicate with owner, project personnel, and coworkers in a courteous and professional manner
• Review project proposals and plans to determine time frames, staffing requirements, project completion schedules, and allotment of available resources
• Ensure all contractual terms and obligations are maintained
• Participate in onsite value engineering studies to minimize costs and maximize value
• Ensure project meets or exceeds cost budget; meet with VP or senior PM monthly to discuss
• Assure proper accounting for change orders and force accounts
• Interface with necessary departments and subcontractors to determine the schedule of work and modify if required
• Meet with customers, vendors, and project personnel to identify barriers with resolutions to maximize production and minimize costs
• Ensure all submittals, RFIs, and change orders are in accordance with contract documents and processed as needed
• Handle project set‑up including trailers, phones, and signage
• Update and maintain submittal log books and quantity tracking
• Prepare forecasts for upper management and meet with key personnel to ensure timeliness of project
• Meet with owner, engineer, contractors, plant, and field crews to verify accuracy and completeness of all construction
• Review plans and specifications and determine proper procedures for completing project
• Direct, coordinate, and monitor activities being completed by project teams to ensure overall quality of work
• Develop, control, and update project schedules as required by the contract documents
• Continuously watch for situations not progressing productively and for opportunities to improve the project
• Review field operations and ensure the project provides a safe workplace
• Prepare project status reports and ensure plans adhere to contract specifications
• Ensure project and department milestones and goals are met and adhere to an approved budget
• Provide insight into jobs bidding to help secure future work
• Willing to travel; spend extensive time in the field for project management
• Responsible for project closeout

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years related experience as a PM in the horizontal construction industry
• Bachelor degree in construction management or civil engineering preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a high level of integrity
• Professional with a growth mindset for a long‑term period
• Clean driving record
• Broad knowledge of construction methods
• Good understanding of highway construction, blueprint reading, and computer skills

Work environment

• Strenuous walking and required to wear protective personal protective equipment
• Able to work in hot or cold outdoor temperatures and job site conditions
• Must be able to operate a personal or company vehicle for business purposes