Heavy Civil Project Manager (Independence Excavating)

Independence Excavating, Inc.; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) + company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Independence Excavating, Inc. is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager to oversee all aspects of assigned projects, including budgets, schedules, submittals, RFIs, contracts and purchase orders.

The role reports to the Senior Project Manager and requires interaction with owners. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in large commercial construction, strong organizational skills, and the ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred in related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience managing large commercial construction projects.
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks across sites.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with owners, engineers and local officials.
• Capable of managing people, budgets, schedules and quality across several sites.
• Competent in complete take-offs and estimates.
• Willing and able to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and return submittals for manufactured or provided items.
• Coordinate with Superintendent/Operations Manager on equipment and crew needs.
• Assemble and regularly update job cost codes.
• Coordinate subcontractors and material deliveries on major items.
• Review and approve subcontractor/supplier estimates and invoices.
• Negotiate, close, and coordinate Extra Work Orders and CORs.
• Monitor production, resource use and job cost vs. estimates to protect profit margin.
• Prepare monthly job cost/profit projections.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Submittals

RFI handling

Contracts

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Heavy Civil Project Manager

Independence Excavating is looking for an accomplished and ambitious Project Manager to join our growing team. As a Project Manager, you will manage all aspects of the assigned project, including budgets, schedules, submittals, RFI’s, contracts, purchase orders as well as being comfortable and professional with owner interaction. This position will report to the Senior Project Manager.

Who is IX?

From breaking ground to the finished project, our team has been laying the groundwork for excellence on heavy civil construction and demolition projects for over 70 years. We combine innovations of industry with decades of successfully completed projects, proving we are a value-added partner from the ground up! Over six decades, Independence Excavating has established a team of construction professionals that sets us apart from other contractors. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.indexc.com/

What do we believe in?

People

Performance

Community

A Typical Day Looks Like

• Preparing, reviewing, and returning submittals for items to be manufactured or provided
• Working with Superintendent/Operation Manager to determine equipment & crew needs
• Assembling job cost codes for projects and regularly update
• Coordinating subcontractors and material deliveries on major items
• Reviewing and approving subcontractor/supplier estimates & invoices
• Negotiating, closing, and coordinating all Extra Work Orders and COR’s for changes in project scope
• Monitoring production, resource utilization and overall job cost versus estimated cost to maintain profit margin on projects
• Preparing monthly job cost/profit projections

Do you have what it takes?

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required and Associates or Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred
• At least 5 years’ experience working primarily in the management of large commercial construction projects
• Must have strong organizational skills in order to handle the variety of tasks assigned
• Must develop positive working relationships with owners and project engineers as well as local government offices
• Demonstrated ability to manage people, budget, schedule, and quality of work at multiple construction sites
• Must be competent to perform complete and accurate project take-offs and estimates
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%

Why IX?

• Weekly Competitive Pay!
• Excellent Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • FSA & HSA
  • Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Wellness Incentive Program
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401(k) + Company match
• Paid corporate training program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement
• Family-owned and operated since 1956

Independence Excavating, Inc.

is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.