Heavy Civil Project Manager - Charlottesville, VA Area

The Caton Companies; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

401K with company match

Paid holidays + PTO

Life/Disability coverage

Job summary

The Caton Companies are seeking a seasoned Heavy Civil Project Manager for the Charlottesville, Virginia market. The suitable candidate will lead civil highway projects, manage budgets, schedules, and safety on site, and coordinate with field teams to deliver profitable results.

This role requires a proactive, team-oriented professional with strong communication and a track record of delivering complex construction projects on time and within budget. Travel locally as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years on civil heavy/highway projects required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Seasoned project management with budget control.

Responsibilities

• Plan and formulate civil construction projects per requirements.
• Manage budgets, margins, and cost/income projections.
• Develop schedules with realistic timelines.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with specs.
• Oversee safety policies and site operations.
• Prepare project documentation and reports for upper management.
• Coordinate with field management to resolve issues.
• Conduct weekly team meetings and financial reviews.
• Review contracts and subcontracts for compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HeavyJob

BlueBeam

Primavera P6

Job description

Caton Construction Group, one of The Caton Companies, has offices in Cary, North Carolina and Troy, Virginia. We are seeking a Project Manager for our market in the Charlottesville, Virginia area. We are searching for a seasoned, career minded Heavy Civil Project Manager to be part of our dynamic management team. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is highly motivated with a strong work ethic. This position requires someone who is dependable, self-motivated, enjoys challenging projects, and possesses a desire to be a part of a successful construction team. Experience managing heavy highway construction projects is a must. A successful candidate will show an ability to manage multiple tasks and possesses strong interpersonal/communication skills. We are looking for a talented candidate who is excited about this industry, confident and articulate, and has a passion for delivering excellence.

Project Management

• Plan and formulate civil construction projects according to project requirements and engineering standards
• Effectively manage project budget and ensure project meets projected/required margins, submit accurate and timely cost and income projections for project, and appropriately act on changes in project margins and budget variances to ensure project profitability
• Develop project schedule and update on a regular basis with realistic timetable for future work items
• Ensure overall project quality control, including review of project designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications
• Ensure all site operations adhere to Company and site safety policies and protocols, Incident and Injury Free protocols are followed, and behaviors and culture are instilled at all levels on the project
• Create and maintain all project-related documentation and correspondence. Prepare analytical reports for presentation to upper management
• Collaborate with field management to ensure successful resolution of issues between the project plan and site execution on an ongoing basis
• Approve all equipment or personnel changes and requisitions prepared and submitted by superintendents
• Demonstrate understanding of when to elevate issues and/or communicate to upper management
• Plan for and organize project staff according to project requirements, including assigning proper personnel to specific projects or components of projects
• Ensure and communicate clear roles and responsibilities to entire project team
• Conduct weekly meetings with project team (to include scheduling and costing review)
• Conduct and document ongoing financial projections of project performance throughout project life
• Submit accurate and timely payment requisitions
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of contract terms and specifications
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of project schedule, key project milestones, and reasons for delays.
• Oversee the issuance of subcontracts and supplier purchase orders and ensure the appropriate performance management of subcontractors
• Other Duties as Assigned

Education And Experience

This position is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Project Manager.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and/or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years on civil heavy/highway projects is required.
• Knowledge of computer software including HeavyJob, BlueBeam, and P6 is a plus

Travel/ Driving

Travel is primarily local during normal business hours, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Must possess a valid Driver’s License and maintain a good driving record.

Company Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• FSA Program
• 401K Program with 4% company match
• 8 Paid Holidays plus personal floating holiday
• 120 hours of accrued Paid time Off (PTO) the first year

And more

Employment is conditional on satisfactorily completing all pre-employment requirements. Starting wages depend skills and experience. Caton Civil offers vacation, 401(k) retirement plan, excellent medical/dental coverage, as well as other benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.

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