Asphalt Project Manager - Hammond, LA

Barriere Construction Co. LLC; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Barriere Construction Co. LLC is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple projects with responsibility for safety, quality, estimating, and financial results. The role requires strong communication, leadership, and a proven track record in construction project delivery.

The Project Manager will coordinate with owners, general contractors, and internal teams to maintain schedules, manage resources, and ensure profitable outcomes while upholding Barriere’s culture of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with teams at all levels of the organization.
• Capacity to work under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Solid interpersonal skills and discretion with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction through final payment, ensuring budgets and schedules are met.
• Lead internal and external preconstruction planning and meetings.
• Ensure subcontracting and material orders are submitted and approved before work begins.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Construction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is the Louisiana-based infrastructure contractor of choice for our Gulf South employees and customers. For 70+ years, we have continuously created value through our Culture of Care while safely and reliably delivering quality construction projects and materials under budget and on time, every time - this is our B Guarantee. Infrastructure and heavy civil construction services include asphalt and concrete paving, site preparation, structural, mechanical, and turnkey services. Materials sales are also available for all projects including your own, from residential to industrial. We are one of the largest asphalt producers in Louisiana with the largest asphalt plant in the state along with two others. Our award-winning Construction Group is constantly expanding the scope of its capabilities. It currently specializes in transportation, petrochemical, power, commercial, residential, and ports and rail projects.

Position Summary

Project Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the projects that they oversee, which includes safety, quality, estimating, and financial results.

Duties and Responsibilities

40% Financial

• Manage projects assigned from pre-construction through final payment of the work.
• Schedule and lead internal and external preconstruction planning and meetings.
• Ensure that proper subcontracts and material purchase orders are submitted and approved prior to work activities.
• Create and maintain accurate project schedules that are communicated to both internal and external stakeholders. Includes internal daily schedules.
• Review daily schedules, trucking schedules, plant schedules, etc. for correctness of projects managed.
• Maintain daily contact with employees supervised to ensure proper knowledge of projects managed.
• Ensure that project quantities are tracked and reported daily in DQW. Review daily and weekly P&L reports for accuracy.
• Maintain job folders for projects managed.
• Mentor and develop direct reports.
• Ensure open and honest communication with project owners and General Contractors.
• Provide contract administrators with monthly estimates. Participate in monthly billing meetings and ensure proper billings are being submitted to the owner.
• Schedule and attend final project inspections. Secure documentation from the owner on Substantial Completion.
• Responsible for the collection of project revenue receivables.
• Maintain acceptable business relationships with General Contractors, Subcontractors, Vendors, etc.

20% Estimating

• Responsible for all aspects of the bidding process.
• Conduct preconstruction job rides with necessary personnel.
• Participate in the bid review process.
• Ensure that bid documents are submitted correctly and on time.
• Ensure that all post-bid documents are submitted correctly and on time.

20% Quality

• Ensure and audit that the quality on projects managed meet or exceed both internal and external minimum standards.
• Ensure and participate in Learning Events if a quality incident on projects is deemed necessary by Supervisor or Leadership Council.

15% Safety

• Ensure and audit safety policies and procedures are being conducted adequately on projects managed.
• Ensure and conduct Learning Events if an incident on projects is deemed necessary by Supervisor or Leadership Council.
• Review and approve utility plans on projects managed.
• Participate in required TAR/IPC audits monthly.

5% Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education :

• High school diplpma

Required Experience :

• Three (3) years Minimum as a Field Engineer, estimator or related experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

Advanced:

• Written and oral communication skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work under pressure
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Proficient:

• Organizational & time management skills
• Working knowledge of and proficiency with a variety of computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education :

• Bachelor's degree in Construction or related field of study

Preferred Experience :

• Five (5) years as a Field engineer, estimator or equivalent experience

Physical and Mental Demands

• Ability to work in excess of 40 hours a week, which may include nights and weekends
• Ability to view a computer screen for long periods of time
• Ability to function in a high-pressure, stressful environment and meet stringent deadlines
• Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment
• Ability to travel as required and work at different locations as required
• Ability to read, write and speak English at the level equal to or greater than the national standards

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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