Project Manager- Heavy Civil/Highway Construction

Intermedia Group•Draper, UT

57d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

OPEN JOB: Project Manager- Heavy Civil/Highway Location: Draper, Utah, United States Relocation Assistance Available Salary: $100,000 to $120,000 Industry: Construction & Trades Job Category: Engineering - Civil & Structural Engineering Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an experienced construction professional with a strong background in managing heavy civil and highway projects, including roadways, bridges, utilities, and large-scale infrastructure. They are results-driven, safety-focused, and thrive in fast-paced, complex environments. This individual combines technical expertise, financial acumen, and leadership skills to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. JOB DETAILS: Provide overall management direction for existing projects and develop new business opportunities relative to a particular Owner/Client, group of Owners/Clients, geographical area or type of project. Project includes but not limited to highway and roadway projects involving road reconstruction, bridge construction, street widening, installation or replacement of roadway drainage systems, dirt excavation, etc. Project Manager’s responsibilities and abilities include but are not limited to the list below. Oversee all phases of the construction project timeline. Perform key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed. Manages financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect Company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with Client. Is responsible for the overall profit and loss of each job and proactively seeks profit opportunities on each project. Handles all correspondence between Contractor and Sub-Contractor(s). Performs site visits and monitors progress of construction activities on a regular basis, and holds regular status meetings with all sub-teams. Ensure construction activities move according to pre-determined schedule(s). Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget revisions where necessary. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, required documentation, and presentations. Working with assigned Superintendent(s) to proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. Responds to RFIs; process contract change orders. Approves all invoices, payroll hours, and manage the billing process. Ensure compliance with contract specifications. Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project. Work with and provide direction to project engineers, field engineers, and coordinators

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training, and/or related experience.
Minimum of 5 years of project engineer experience working heavy civil concrete structures, roadway, bridge and dirt excavation, heavy civil projects of $5 million to $30 million.
Minimum of 2 years of experience of successfully managing / supervising less experience project engineers.
A minimum of 5 years of reading blueprint and specs for heavy civil projects.
A minimum of 5 years responding to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
A minimum of 5 years of RFIs, Change orders, and submittals experience
Proven ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
Experience with DOT projects or other large-scale public infrastructure projects.
PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials

Responsibilities

Provide overall management direction for existing projects and develop new business opportunities relative to a particular Owner/Client, group of Owners/Clients, geographical area or type of project.
Oversee all phases of the construction project timeline.
Perform key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed.
Manages financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect Company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with Client.
Is responsible for the overall profit and loss of each job and proactively seeks profit opportunities on each project.
Handles all correspondence between Contractor and Sub-Contractor(s).
Performs site visits and monitors progress of construction activities on a regular basis, and holds regular status meetings with all sub-teams.
Ensure construction activities move according to pre-determined schedule(s).
Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget revisions where necessary.
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, required documentation, and presentations.
Working with assigned Superintendent(s) to proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
Responds to RFIs; process contract change orders.
Approves all invoices, payroll hours, and manage the billing process.
Ensure compliance with contract specifications.
Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
Work with and provide direction to project engineers, field engineers, and coordinators