Civil Construction Project manager

Confidential; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Washington is seeking a Business Development Manager with expertise in project management and a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management. The role involves managing project schedules, budgets, and leading teams to ensure compliance with specifications. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills, knowledge of construction materials and processes, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Competitive full-time employment with essential contributions to the project's success is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Previous experience in construction management.
• Strong leadership skills are essential.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules and budgets.
• Lead project teams and communicate effectively.
• Ensure compliance with contract specifications.
• Prepare detailed project status updates.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Conflict resolution

Construction materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

HCSS HeavyBid

Primavera

Bluebeam PDF software

Job description

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Job Description

Our Process

We are a small, highly focused and tight knit team of professionals. The decision to add to our team is not taken lightly. If your qualifications meet the position criteria, you can expect to have references checked, previous employment confirmed and at least three interviews likely culminating in a “working or multi party” interview. This final interview will introduce you to the tools we use and give you the opportunity to exhibit your skills and knowledge on a real project. We appreciate that this is an investment of your time, however if you are ultimately selected, we will both know without a doubt that we are a great fit!

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Leadership
  • Act as a steward of culture – who we are and how we behave
  • Model and communicate safety standards
  • Proactive, self-starting, self-managing
  • Takes personal ownership of the project
  • Makes day-to-day decisions that enhance profitability without sacrificing our values or relationships
  • Grow and mentor Project Engineers, Interns, and Peers
  • Responsible for identifying and then mitigating and reporting project risks
• Frequent Tasks Performed
  • Manage and/or personally perform all or part of the buyout process including authoring purchase orders and subcontracts
  • Create and maintain project schedule as well as weekly look ahead schedules
  • Manage change order process with the project owner and trade partners, including identification, preparation and timely submittal of protests and requests for equitable adjustments or claims following vigorous efforts to negotiate reasonable resolutions to the issue
  • Manage submittal and RFI processes including logs
  • Manage QA/QC process for project in partnership with the Project Superintendent
  • Prepare and present to executive team detailed and accurate monthly project status updates
  • Understand and ensure compliance with all contract, specification and drawing requirements, restrictions or expectations
  • Set up and coordinate weekly job meetings and minutes
  • Create, Monitor, Update and Forecast costs and revenues on a line-by-line basis
  • Maintain job files and as-built plans.
  • Frequent verbal and written communication with general contractors, subcontractors, and/or owners’ representatives.
  • Other duties as assigned – especially at times where your primary job function may not have a full time need or a job size requires you to wear multiple hats, you may be asked to perform duties typically assigned to a different role to both keep you busy and to expand your skillset

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, or similar degree (preferred)
• Previous work experience in construction management or another similar role
• Previous experience in a leadership role with strong and proven leadership skills- Inclusive
• Extensive previous work experience managing budgets for construction projects
• Excellent knowledge of construction materials, equipment and processes
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Conflict resolution and conflict management experience
• Heavy/Highway experience preferred
• Familiar with bridge construction, structural concrete, grading, drainage, paving (asphalt and concrete), retaining walls, and all other highway construction scopes.
• Intermediate skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including MS Project.
• Ability to learn new computer programs quickly.
• Previous experience in HCSS HeavyBid and HeavyJob programs preferred.
• Knowledge of Primavera construction scheduling software.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam PDF software.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail oriented.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, including negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work on several projects in various stages of completion.
• Strong understanding of Construction Quality Control methods.
• Ability to work with a variety of personality types
• Able to plan ahead and visualize the work
• Highly organized
• Good driving record

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Construction