Area Manager - Texarkana

Longview Bridge & Road; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

401k

Paid Time Off

Referral Program

Job summary

A regional construction company is searching for an Area Manager in Longview, Texas. The role involves maintaining client relationships, managing highway and bridge construction projects, and supervising subcontractors. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Primavera P6. This position requires travel to job sites, with a typical Monday to Friday schedule but may involve evening and weekend work. Competitive benefits include medical/dental, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in managing highway and bridge construction projects, preferably with TxDOT.
• Proven working experience in project management.
• Understanding of heavy/highway construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a working relationship with the owner.
• Oversee activities leading to optimal progression of project with Superintendents.
• Select and oversee Subcontractors and Suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Problem solving

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Area Manager – Texarkana

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain a working relationship with the owner or the owner's representative
• Read, understand, and plan according to the work specifications and contract responsibilities
• Oversee activities leading to optimal progression of project with Superintendents
• Anticipate project conflicts, communicate preventative action plans, and implement solutions to avoid issues
• Create, update, review, and maintain budget for project
• Understand and plan work according to project plans, change orders, shop drawings, subcontracts, purchase orders, and monthly pay estimates
• Select and oversee Subcontractors and Suppliers
• Generate solutions to stay on time and on budget
• Monitor the cost of Equipment/Materials on the project and implement strategies to stay within budget
• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines in P6 CPM
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
• Present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in managing highway and bridge construction projects. Preferably with TxDOT.
• Proven working experience in project management.
• Understanding and maintaining multi-step/phase projects using Primavera P6 software.
• Heavy/Highway construction methods and techniques.

Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure and with time restrictions without direct supervision.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are required, demonstrating a consistent commitment and ability to work with diverse work groups and individuals.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Positive customer service orientation, with both internal and external clients is required.
• Diligent in demonstrating safe work practices.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Days and hours of work are normally Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Overnight travel may be required.

Travel

Travel to the jobsites is expected for this position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee up to and over 2/3 of time at work. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to quickly respond appropriately to unexpected events.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, rough and uneven surfaces, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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