Job Description
DIRECT HIRE: A fantastic opportunity, seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Project Manager in the Columbia, SC. area. You will be responsible for overseeing Heavy Civil construction projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to the company’s quality standard.
Salary: $85K - $125K
Base hours: M - F, 40hrs
Reports to: Field Operations Manager
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, PTO, Holidays
Role & Responsibilities: - Working with General Superintendents, Superintendents and Foremen you will build a team atmosphere to allow all supervisors, foreman and operators to thrive and succeed
- Planning, coordinating and managing all phases of heavy civil projects, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closeout
- Establishing project objectives, scope and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and ensuring alignment with client requirements
- Developing and managing project schedules, budgets and resource allocations to ensure cost efficiency and timely delivery
- Liaising with owners, architects, engineers, contractors and subcontractors to monitor construction progress, resolve issues and ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards
- Managing procurement processes, including bid evaluations, contract negotiations and vendor selection
- Oversee project budgeting and cost control and manage change orders to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints
- Conducting regular site inspections to assess project progress, identify risks, and ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements
- Maintain effective communication with project team members and stakeholders to provide project updates, address concerns and foster strong working relationships
- Creates and manages a project budget based on the company’s cost detail
- Develops and maintains a construction schedule, with project milestones and deliverables
- Create weekly status reports for project stakeholders
- Prepare and respond to project submittals, RFI’s and other correspondence as required
- Prepare monthly invoices for the customer
- Review and provide input on monthly WIP meetings
- Maintain a project SharePoint file utilizing the online filing system
Secondary Responsibilities: - Maintain all expense reports credit card receipts, coded correctly and turned in weekly
- Review project time sheets for payroll and accurate job cost coding
- Assist management in business development with various private developers, mining and DOT clients, through business meetings and events
- Assist management in the hiring process for various positions, including screening, interviewing and observations
- Assist in the maintenance of MSHA compliance documents on projects
- Attend all required company, OSHA and MSHA training
- Always maintain a professional appearance
- Maintain personal vehicle used in Company activities
Tasks: - Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocations and procurement strategies
- Coordinate and oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to project schedules and specifications
- Evaluate and select contractors and subcontractors based on qualifications, experience and cost-effectiveness
- Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on project status to stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and legal requirements, prioritizing a safe working environment for all involved
- Manage construction project documentation, including contracts, permits, drawings and change orders
- Conduct and/or attend regular meetings to facilitate communication, address challenges and to meet project objectives
- Provide regular updates and reports on project status, including milestones, budget updates, and any significant developments or risks
- Implement and enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with federal, state and local codes and regulations
- Carry out thorough project evaluations and assessments to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary corrective measures
- Provide leadership and guidance to the project team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
Knowledge & Skills: - Relevant professional certification in project management or construction management, like Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Knowledge of risk management and budget management principles
- Experience in managing large-scale heavy civil projects in South Carolina
- Knowledge of federal, state and local construction regulations, permits and approval processes
- Experience with construction contract negotiations and claims management
- Strong financial understanding and experience in project budgeting and cost control
- Proficient in MS Project, Office 365, SharePoint and Trimble software
- MSHA regulations
- OSHA regulations
Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering construction management or related field
- Professional certifications such as EIT, PE, PMP, MSHA, OSHA, are highly desirable
- Minimum of three years’ experience in construction project management with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget
- Excellent project management skills, including effective planning, organizing and prioritizing tasks
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical documents, including project blueprints and construction schematics
- Strong leadership and communication skills to manage project teams and stakeholders
- Proficiency in construction management software, project scheduling tools and cost estimation software
Physical Demands: The project manager position is a physically strenuous and mentally demanding job. He/she will be lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects, from time to time. The project manager will have to work in all weather and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold. The project manager must ensure that all activities are completed in a safe and efficient way.
Environmental Conditions: The project manager must work outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat. He/she may at times be exposed to dangerous and/or toxic substances and must take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose and skin from irritation and infection.
Once you apply, please text "PM" to 904-712-6140 for a faster reply.
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Job Tags
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