We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Engineer with proven leadership skills and a devoted work ethic who is looking for a successful career and the opportunity to grow with a rapidly growing, successful, and well-established heavy civil infrastructure company in Connecticut. As a Project Manager, you will play a critical role in the overall leadership and successful and timely delivery of complex heavy-civil, highway, and bridge projects from pre-construction stage through project execution and completion. This is a full-time position for an individual working out of our Plantsville office in Connecticut. There is no remote option. Salary range will depend upon experience.
Qualifications
- Four-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent combinations of technical training and relevant experience
- Minimum of eight (8) years of documented experience in construction management in Heavy Civil Construction
- Experience in Bridge Construction or Marine Construction preferred
- Proficient with technical drawings systems and planning & reporting systems
- Comprehensive understanding of construction industry practices and standards as well as experience with supervision, estimating, scheduling, budget preparation, and project status reporting
- Ability to work with and manage unionized subcontractors
- Excellent oral presentation and written communication skills
- Goal-oriented with the ability to set and achieve goals
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively and persuade individuals at all organizational levels
- Compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations, or zoning for required work
- Demonstrated logical written, verbal, and communication and presentation skills
- Leadership qualities that include seeking and accepting responsibility and leading by example
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Preferred experience with HCSS HeavyJob, P6, SmartBuild
Responsibilities
Ensure the project meets or exceeds financial objectives by overseeing and monitoring each development stageCoordinate daily / weekly meetings with all area superintendents and project engineer to develop means and methods, schedule contracting needs, and manage long-lead delivery timesManage all field operations and work sequencing in conjunction with the Project ManagerReview project estimates or plans to determine estimated job cost, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and resource allocationOversee and approve monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections; review, approve, and negotiate change ordersAnticipate project needs with sufficient lead-time to avoid delays in productionEstablish work plans and staffing for each phase; collaborate with the Project Manager and HR team to manage staff and craft relationshipsForm and lead an effective project management team, delegate responsibilities, and set goalsResolve technical difficulties and other project-related problemsCommunicate effectively with department leads regarding work scopesEnsure that project superintendents execute work as requiredMaintain safety, quality, and production standardsOversee project closeout including paperwork, retainages, claim support, and loose end resolutionsAssist in the procurement, buy-out, and management of subcontractors, suppliers / vendors, ensuring quality scope of work is capturedPrepare and submit accurate Quality Control project status reportsManage project submittals for timely receipt, review, and approval of documents, shop drawings, as-builts, etc.Participate actively in the RFI process to ensure timely resolution and closeoutMonitor project work for non-compliance, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and documentedManage close-out activities including punch lists, commissioning, and system turnoverAdditional Requirements / Skills
US CitizenAbility to adapt to various personalities and management stylesStrong team player with interpersonal skillsEffective team collaborationSelf-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience-based judgment for goal planning and achievementDedicated and hard-workingStrong leadership qualitiesCompliance with and support for corporate safety initiativesValid driver’s license with driving abilityMust work out of Plantsville Office (No remote option)Benefits
Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; PTO; and holidays.
Salary Range
Highly Competitive, Top-Market Salary Range
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.