Heavy Civil Project Manager

Based in Colorado, we are consistently ranked as one of the top 10 Construction firms in the US. Our civil construction division leads many of the country's largest highway, bridges, renewables and rail projects, many of which are in the $100M - $1B range. Due to growth and current/future massive projects, we have an immediate need to bring on experienced Superintendents, Project Managers, and Engineers with experience on large Heavy Highway construction projects. (This post is specifically for PM's please see our other postings for Superintendent / PE positions).

If you are a Project Manager witth heavy civil dirt, underground, highway or strucures experience - we NEED you!

As a Project Manager, you will lead company construction, engineering and/or performance contracting projects according to contract documents. You are responsible for project safety, quality, budget and schedule performance, including subcontractors and vendors and customer satisfaction. Also, you will coordinate appropriate information flow among key stakeholders to ensure smooth operation of project from start to finish.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage projects exceeding $50million (or multiple smaller projects) while leading team activities to ensure project progresses on schedule and

within prescribed budget, with quality workmanship.

• Review project proposals or plans to determine time frame, financial objectives, budget and staffing for each phase of project, and procedures for

accomplishing work, and allotment of available resources during various phases of the project.

• Coordinate project design development, obtaining governmental approvals and administering subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Manage and coordinate and quality effort for the project, utilizing safety and QC resources appropriately.
• Coordinate information and activities among estimating, financial and construction as well as subcontractors, vendors, governmental personnel and

project superintendent, ensuring proper communication flow, utilizing project meetings, correspondence, and documentation as necessary.

• Prepare project status reports, including updated cost projections and schedules for project review and input to marketing, estimating, sales,

management and customer.

• Identify changes in scope or differing conditions and secure appropriate change orders for project cost and time.
• Effectively conducts fair and reasonable dispute resolution with employees, subcontractors, vendors and clients as needed.
• Develop new client relationships and maintain existing client relationships with the goal of new and repeated profitable business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• 7+ years of experience leading construction or mechanical engineering projects including estimating new projects and changing orders.
• Ability to take initiative and perform work independently without being prompted.
• Ability to follow defined policies and procedures and take responsibility for decisions and project issues.
• Detail-oriented, strong problem solving and analytical skills in evaluating situations.
• Self-starter that takes ownership and accountability.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including MS Project, and scheduling software.

Working Conditions:

• Travel – Many projects are local, some may require travel
• Construction Site Environment – physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Exposed to high noise levels.
• Office Environment – extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required; ability to lift 5-

20 pounds occasionally.