Experienced Project Manager

S&R Corporation; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Growth opportunities

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Mentor/Apprentice Program

Short- and long-term disability

Company phone

Company phone

Job summary

A leading general contractor in Lowell, MA, is seeking a full-time Construction Project Manager to lead bridge and highway projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in managing such projects and possess strong communication skills, along with proficiency in estimating and project management software. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing heavy highway projects, either from the office or in the field.
• Experience working on public and private projects.
• Must live within 1 hour of the job location.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to compose formal letters.
• Must live within 1 hour of the job location.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, lead, and manage DOT bridge and highway jobs.
• Complete quantity take-offs and estimating job costs.
• Negotiate contracts, material prices, and change orders.
• Analyze production data and update costs when appropriate.
• Set schedules and establish timelines.
• Lead project meetings and ensure all team members are on the same page.
• Leading project meetings and ensuring all team members are on the same page.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Office experience

Education

Civil engineering or construction management degree

Tools

B2W estimating software

Spectrum accounting software

ProjectSight or Procore

Primavera P6 scheduling software

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

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If you thrive on solving problems, leading others, and contributing to amazing projects, then you need to keep reading about this full-time Construction Project Manager position with S&R Corporation! We're hiring a communicative and strategic person to lead impressive bridge and highway projects from start to finish.

When You Join Our Lowell, MA Team, You'll Receive

• Competitive salary (based on experience and qualifications)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Growth opportunities
• HSA/FSA
• Life insurance
• Mentor/Apprentice Program
• Short- and long-term disability
• Company phone

Learn a Little About Us

Founded in 1987 by brothers Steven and Roger Ploof, S&R Corporation has grown from a small demolition business into a leading general contractor specializing in demolition, construction, and environmental services for both public and private sectors. Built on a foundation of integrity, innovation, and hard work, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results through competitive bids, negotiated contracts, and emergency work. Our success is driven by a dedicated internal team and a trusted network of industry‑leading partners, enabling us to tackle projects of any size from concept to completion. At S&R, we value collaboration, diversity, and professional growth‑creating an environment where ambitious, talented individuals can thrive while contributing to projects that make a lasting impact. Join us and be part of a company that combines expertise, innovation, and integrity to shape the future of our industry.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing heavy highway projects (either from the office or in the field)
• Experience working on public and private projects
• Microsoft Office experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to compose formal letters
• Must live within 1 hour of the job location

Preferred Qualifications

• Civil engineering or construction management degree
• Experience using estimating software (B2W), accounting software (Spectrum), or project management software (ProjectSight or Procore), and scheduling software (Primavera P6)
• AutoCAD or Bluebeam experience

What Will You Do?

Our Construction Project Manager works from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. You'll be in charge of overseeing, leading, and managing DOT bridge and highway jobs, taking care of the vital elements that keep our projects smooth and successful. Meeting deadlines and ensuring accuracy are crucial parts of the job. You'll be responsible for:

• Completing quantity take-offs and estimating job costs
• Negotiating contracts, material prices, and change orders
• Analyzing production data and updating costs when appropriate
• Setting schedules and establishing timelines
• Coordinating and submitting shop drawings
• Ensuring smooth communication between field and office teams
• Leading project meetings and ensuring all team members are on the same page

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand, walk, or sit for an extended period or for an entire work shift. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. The employee may be occasionally required to climb ladders, high spaces and/or stairs. Specific vision required for this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the management of multiple projects (1-4) simultaneously
• Responsible for project administration, data entry, scope of work development, cost change order estimates, proposals, subcontractor buyout and coordination, scheduling creation, and updates.
• Responsible for CPM scheduling, project cost control, and risk management.
• Coordinates with project architects, engineers, owners, subcontractors, and superintendents.
• Management of project execution in accordance with contract requirements and project management procedures.
• Coordinate subcontractor buyout to include arranging and attending site visits with subcontractors, tracking subcontractor proposals, and entering required data in project management software.
• Responsible for the setup and maintenance of projects in the project management system, but not limited to drawings, submittals, budget, directory, prime contracts, commitments, and meeting minutes.
• Review subcontractor proposals to ensure compliance with project requirements, scope, and budget.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and prepare detailed subcontractor agreements.
• Responsible for project accounting including invoice review, development and updating cost to data reports, billing projections and client billings.
• Coordinate project close‑out, to include punchlist management, obtaining required documentation, assisting pre‑final inspections and as‑built drawings.
• Ensure compliance with company safety guidelines and all local requirements (OSHA).
• Participation in all superintendent meetings and calls as needed.

Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screening test.