Construction Project Manager

DN LLC; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

FSAs

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

Half-day Fridays

Parental leave

Employee assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

DN LLC in Wakefield, MA is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead the execution of heavy civil projects, owning schedules, budgets, and team leadership within a design-build setting.

You will coordinate with subcontractors, manage project costs and KPIs, and ensure safety and quality programs are followed while growing capable project teams for long-term success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (Construction Management or Engineering preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in a heavy civil self-performing contractor, with concrete experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate team collaboration and client engagement.
• Advanced problem-solving capabilities to tackle intricate challenges.
• Expertise in conflict resolution for managing disputes and maintaining project unity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, establish milestones for each phase, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify strategies to mitigate schedule delays and maintain progress.
• Provide detailed communication to stakeholders with timely updates and reports.
• Collaborate with subcontractors for timely task execution and maintain project efficiency.
• Understand project costs pertaining to labor, equipment, and materials and manage budgets and cash flow.
• Guide the project team to meet KPIs including safety, quality, schedule, productivity, and financial goals.
• Own and manage adherence to quality control and safety programs.
• Evaluate superintendent performance and mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Construction Management or Engineering preferred

Job description

Our culture is rooted in a shared vision —to help keep the world’s most precious resource safe— and in the core values that guide us in pursuing this vision and delivering on our mission to clients.

We provide the highest quality liquid storage design and construction services at the best long-term value with an unrivaled customer experience. We have built over 3,500 pre-stressed concrete liquid storage tanks over the past 90 years around the country and world, as a result we have become the leader in the industry when it comes to quality and innovation.

As a Construction Project Manager at DN, you will have complete ownership of project execution and responsibility for the successful execution of our projects, by ensuring adherence to plans and specifications while meeting schedule deadlines and budget. You will be a leader within the organization, responsible for leading project teams, enforcing policies, implementing controls, and maintaining relationships to achieve successful project outcomes. This is a great opportunity for a professional looking to build a career with a fast-growing design-build organization!

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, establish milestones for each phase, conduct regular progress reviews, and make necessary adjustments for on-time delivery.
• Identify and deploy strategies to proactively mitigate potential schedule delays and maintain project progress.
• Provide detailed communication to stakeholders and deliver timely project updates and reports.
• Collaborate seamlessly with subcontractors for timely task execution, oversee progress, address issues promptly, and ensure project efficiency.
• Understand project costs pertaining to: labor, equipment, and materials forecast expenses, while skillfully handling budget and cash management.
• Guide the project team to meet KPIs, covering safety, quality, schedule, productivity, and financial aspects.
• Own and manage adherence to the quality control and safety programs.
• Evaluate superintendent's performance in leadership, project management, and team coordination while offering constructive feedback for professional development.
• Assign and review work for Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers, demonstrating leadership and mentorship to foster their technical progress and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field. Construction Management or Engineering preferred
• 5+ years of experience in a heavy civil self-performing contractor, concrete preferred
• Strong communication skills to facilitate team collaboration and client engagement.
• Advanced problem-solving capabilities to tackle intricate challenges.
• Expertise in conflict resolution for adeptly managing disputes and upholding project unity.

Total Rewards

Our Total Rewards offerings are designed to invest in our employees and their families, including:

• Competitive base compensation plus eligibility for DN’s annual incentive bonus program
• 401(k) retirement plan consisting of a 100% employer match on the first 6% of employee contributions and an additional 3% Safe Harbor company contribution
• Medical coverage effective on date of hire, with DN covering 80%–85% of premiums depending on plan selection
• Dental coverage effective on date of hire, with DN covering 75% of premiums
• Voluntary vision coverage effective on date of hire
• Flexible Spending Account options for eligible medical, dental and dependent-care expenses
• Company-paid life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off starting at 16 days annually, increasing with tenure, plus 9 paid holidays each year
• Half-day Fridays between July 4 and Labor Day
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers and spouses or committed partners
• Employee Assistance Program available at no cost to employees and household members for work/life support
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee referral incentive programCareer growth, internal mobility and professional development opportunities within a stable, purpose-driven company

$115,000 - $165,000 a year

This is our good faith estimate of the base salary compensation range for this opportunity. Individual pay decisions will vary based upon the experience and qualifications of the applicant.This range is based on market rates and determined by considering many factors such as external market salary survey data, internal data for comparable roles, and the operational and budgetary objectives of the company.

At DN, we're building careers—not just filling positions. If this role excites you but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. We consider candidates across multiple engineering levels and are committed to placing great people where they can make the biggest impact and continue to grow.

DN is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.