Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Overview

Contour is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Project Manager. You will be responsible for overseeing Heavy Civil construction projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to Contour’s quality standard.

Working under the supervision of the Field Operations Manager, your responsibilities will include developing and managing project budgets, creating detailed schedules, and overseeing resource allocation to ensure optimal execution. You will conduct regular site inspections, review construction plans and specifications, identify potential risks, implement proactive measures to mitigate them, and verify that all the work is performed to the highest quality standards.

If you’re passionate about this field, we invite you to apply. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team, leverage advanced construction technologies, and contribute to the successful execution of diverse and challenging heavy civil projects in South Carolina. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Primary Responsibilities

• Working with General Superintendents, Superintendents, and Foremen, you will build a team atmosphere to allow all supervisors, foremen, 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 Contour’s cost details.
• 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 Contour online filing system.

Secondary Responsibilities

Tasks

Knowledge and Skills

Proficient knowledge and / or skills in the following areas, or be willing to learn :

Personal Attributes

Must demonstrate the following personal attributes :

Physical Demands

The Project Manager position is a physically strenuous and mentally demanding job. You will be lifting, pulling, and managing heavy equipment and objects from time to time. You may 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 safely and efficiently.

Environmental Conditions

You may work outside at times in all different weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat. You may at times be exposed to dangerous and / or toxic substances and must take necessary precautions to protect your eyes, nose, and skin from irritation and infection.

Sensory Demands

You may at times be exposed to dangerous and / or toxic substances and must take necessary precautions to protect your eyes, nose, and skin from irritation and infection.

Mental Demands

The Project Manager must work with the team and is expected to maintain a schedule of work. Proper and efficient management of all projects is required. Any variation from these means that lengthens the project, not caused by unforeseen conditions, is unacceptable. Any problems or inconveniences may result in increased stress to complete tasks in a limited time.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications for this position are :

Requirements :