Construction Project Manager - Associate

DGS Office of External Affairs; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Construction Project Manager - Associate at Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) oversees small to mid-size highway construction projects in the Crawfordsville District, directing day-to-day field activities and ensuring compliance with state and federal policies.

Responsibilities include budget management up to $5 million, coordinating between contractors and stakeholders, and providing staff supervision where needed.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction project management experience or equivalent knowledge.
• Knowledge of construction management methods, materials, safety, scheduling, specifications, and cost analysis.
• Ability to manage projects with emphasis on cost control, delivery, and scheduling.
• Proficiency with construction management software and computer-aided design (CADD).
• Strong managerial and communication skills with understanding of construction regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manages small to medium-sized highway construction projects in the Crawfordsville District.
• Oversees day-to-day construction activities and ensures compliance with state and federal policies.
• Manages budgets up to $5 million and coordinates between contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Driver's license

Construction PM experience

Construction methods

Cost analysis

Scheduling

CADD

Regulations knowledge

Tools

Construction management software

CAD

Job description

The Construction Project Manager - Associate position with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)

manages small to medium-sized highway construction projects in the Crawfordsville District. The role oversees day-to-day construction activities, manages budgets up to $5 million, coordinates between contractors and stakeholders, and ensures compliance with state and federal policies. This position may provide direct supervision to staff members and requires strong project management, communication, and construction knowledge.

Key qualifications

• Valid driver's license required
• 4+ years of construction project management experience or equivalent knowledge
• Knowledge of construction management methods, materials, safety, scheduling, specifications, and cost analysis
• Ability to manage projects with emphasis on cost control, delivery, and scheduling
• Proficiency with construction management software and computer-aided design (CADD)
• Strong managerial and communication skills with understanding of construction regulations