- Ensure all projects are executed safely and in compliance with corporate safety policies.
- Manage projects from initiation through completion, ensuring conformance to contract scope, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinate labor needs, equipment, and all project resources.
- Oversee project permits, design plans, and drawings.
- Develop and manage employee schedules, ensuring accurate time reporting.
- Deliver projects on time, within budget, while optimizing cash flow.
- Manage project risks, timelines, and cost variances.
- Oversee branch operations, including equipment management and Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance.
- Make recommendations and decisions on hiring, termination, advancement, and employee status changes.
- Mentor and develop project personnel, enhancing team skills and performance.
- Communicate project status, directions, and solutions to customers and stakeholders.
- Provide regular, accurate forecasts of revenue, margins, costs, and project milestones.
- Ensure all projects are thoroughly documented, including close-out reports.
- Act as the primary point of contact for customers, resolving issues and maintaining positive relationships.
Education, Experience, and Skills:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 5 years of management experience, ideally within traffic control or construction.
- Strong understanding of financial aspects of job costing, variance analysis, and “bid to actual results.”
- Ability to effectively schedule resources to maximize project efficiency.
- Experience in projecting revenue and costs based on backlog and bid pipeline.
- Knowledge of branch-specific operations, including experience with unions and labor relations (where applicable).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) with the ability to learn ERP systems.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Involvement in industry trade associations, coalitions with state DOT, or similar groups is preferred.