Construction Project Manager

Metric Geo; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible spending account

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A reputable construction company is seeking a Construction Project Manager in Peoria, Illinois. The ideal candidate will oversee field operations, manage contracts, and ensure safety on heavy civil and bridge construction projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and over 10 years of experience in project management. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $200,000 annually, with benefits including 401(k), medical insurance, and employee assistance programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil and bridge construction.
• OSHA 30 Hour certification is required.
• Experience managing road & highway projects is vital.

Responsibilities

• Manage field operations and contract administration.
• Ensure safety planning in all field operations activities.
• Create and manage budgets, oversee contract management.
• Submit monthly cost projections and manage contract value.

Skills

Project management experience

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Team management skills

Knowledge of construction safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Construction Project Managers, apply now!

If you like variety and challenge and take satisfaction from knowing your work supports modern construction, consider applying below. Our client gets projects off to strong starts by designing and constructing a wide variety of projects serving the roadway/highway & bridge markets. Their work improves lives.

What You'll Do:

• Primary responsibility will be managing field operations and contract administration including safety, personnel, subcontract scheduling, material and equipment procurement and schedule
• Safety planning will play a critical role in all planning and field operations activities
• Contract management from the standpoint of identifying potential change orders, changes in scope, changes in field conditions, changes in ability to perform as bid with means and methods
• Creating and managing budgets
• Managing Subcontractor and Vendor relationships including identifying and mitigating potential risk exposure and cost overrun exposure
• Responsible for planning applicable equipment types, personnel skill sets, means, methods, and updating schedule
• Maintain accurate cost accounting, accurate schedule impacts, accurate and fully authorized change order logs, and accurate and updated communication logs
• Submit monthly cost to complete projections
• Manage the contract value amount as it is affected by weather, changed conditions, authorized change orders, pending change orders, and accurate quantities completed
• Weekly quantities completed accurately reported and compiled in Viewpoint
• Budget changes completed accurately on a weekly basis

Prior experience managing various road & highway projects is vital to the success of this role.

Location & Travel Details

This location-based position encompasses worksites throughout the assigned project area (Central, IL) and requires an average of 50% travel (e.g. 2 weeks or 10 days per month). A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided. When overnight travel is required, meals and lodging will also be provided.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related degree. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• 10+ years of Project Management in heavy civil and bridge construction
• Excellent communication skills, ability to find solutions from problems, and team approach to management
• OSHA 30 Hour

Financial Wellbeing

• Salary - $130,000 - $200,000/year with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children

Family & Lifestyle

• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage