Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Identification: Project Manager/Estimator

Reports to: Vice-President

Status: Exempt

Job Summary: Estimates and manages projects

Job duties (including but not limited to):

• Plan, organize and direct the work efforts of the projects assigned utilizing knowledge of the type of work being performed and the company’s policies, standards and practices to ensure maximum safety, efficiency and economy.
• Assure the safe, profitable, timely and accurate completion of all jobs. Helps develop a safety plan for each job site and communicates with safety department regarding any safety issues or hazardous conditions or materials on the job site to ensure the health and welfare of all personnel and the traveling public.
• Visits job sites periodically to review job progress and help resolve any issues.
• Reviews, analyzes, and approve records from the field, reports, and directives. Confers with supervisory personnel to obtain data required by central office and/or for planning activities, such as new commitments, status of work in progress and problems encountered. Insures appropriate reports and data are provided by Field personnel for previous day, week or month as appropriate to central office on a timely basis.
• Plan, organize, and implement the details of each project from conception to close. This may include purchasing materials, equipment, supplies, and controlling payroll- all of which is in accordance with the budgeted estimate.
• Gives work directions, solves problems, and evaluates current procedures to develop and implement alternate methods designated for improvement of work. Provides guidance, training and performance feedback to employees assigned to the project as appropriate.
• Sets deadlines to ensure completion of operational functions to meet owner requirements. Prepares work schedules as required by owner.
• Communicates regularly with supervisory personnel regarding job progress, income, hours worked. Monitors and analyzes costs using computer and software.
• Conducts studies to develop and establish standard unit cost and related cost data.
• Documents any necessary correspondence on job activities; correspond with owner and subcontractors to ensure clear communication and that job expectations and standards are being met; manage change orders required on projects.
• Works with Human Resources department to ensure we have adequate personnel who are trained to perform the necessary work. May request hiring, firing, promotion, discharge or transfer of personnel.
• Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates for projects applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles of processes. Attends pre-bid and pre-construction meetings to gather data necessary to put together estimate for work and get projects started.
• Reviews data and specifications to determine material and labor requirements. Consults with clients, vendors or other contractors to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Ensures compliance of all standards and goals set by project owner, such as compliance of all DBE/WBE contract stipulations and safety regulations from bidding process to project completion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Road construction: 3 years (Required)
• Bridge construction: 3 years (Required)
• DOT: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Virginia 24019, US: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000