Infrastructure Project Manager

Dawson Construction LLC; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawson Construction LLC is seeking an Infrastructure Project Manager to lead a small team and directly manage infrastructure projects including water, utilities, civil, and earthwork. You will drive planning, bidding, scheduling, and delivery with a sharp customer focus and commitment to safety and quality.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering and 10+ years of infrastructure PM experience, with strong skills in CPM scheduling, BlueBeam, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• 10+ years of project management experience on infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and customer focus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Experience with Phoenix scheduling and BlueBeam mark-up; familiarity with Viewpoint ERP and Heavy bid software.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of 1-2 project managers.
• Own and deliver infrastructure projects from planning through execution.
• Develop detailed CPM schedules and track progress, cost, and labor.
• Bid management, client communication, and coordination with engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure safety, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction on all projects.

Skills

Construction industry knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Attendance discipline

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software (Phoenix)

PDF mark-up (BlueBeam)

Estimating with Heavy bid software

ERP system software (Viewpoint)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

BlueBeam PDF markup

Heavy Bid software

Viewpoint ERP

Phoenix Scheduling

Job description

Position Description

Position Summary

The Infrastructure Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing a team of 1-2 project managers while simultaneously managing their own infrastructure construction project(s), such as Water, Waste Water, Civil, Earthwork, Utilities, Structures, etc. This take-charge leader has a strong customer focus, a sense of urgency, a concern and respect for safety, and the desire to achieve quality in the final product.

Essential Functions

1. Leads, Manages, and Develops a Team

• Builds a collaborative team of 1-2 project managers with varying experience and skill sets.
• Ability to work with a diverse group to build and lead cohesive teams that can successfully execute projects by meeting, or ultimately exceeding, schedule, budget and quality.
• Invests in the growth and development of each direct report.
• Manages the day-to-day needs of the team; ensuring they have the support they need to successfully manage their projects while holding them accountable to their respective deliverables (see #2).

2. Infrastructure Projects

• Responsible for the pursuit, planning, bidding, and successful execution of infrastructure projects.
• Ensures projects meet a high standard for safety, quality, schedule and client satisfaction.
• Leads the bidding process ensuring accurate bids are turned in on time.
• Communicates effectively with clients, engineers, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Responsible for building and updating detailed and accurate CPM schedules and communicating the overall project plan to the project team and other stakeholders.
• Responsible for the financial success of projects including tracking and reporting on progress, cost control, change order management and providing monthly projections and project status reports including managing and projecting project labor.
• Ensures the timely procurement of project materials including buy-out, contracting, submittal and shop drawing review and coordination of deliveries.
• Demonstrates a dedication to clients through quality services, building long term relationships, and ensuring projects exceed expectations.

3. Exemplifies the Dawson Culture

• Ensures safety is an everyday topic and supersedes all other factors to prevent accidents and create a safe working environment for everyone.
• Develops industry relationships fairly and honestly to ensure everyone wins.
• Leads by example and personifies Dawson’s Traits of a Successful Leader in all aspects of this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of the construction industry, specifically infrastructure, commercial and industrial general contracting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on customer service. Ability to speak clearly and articulate using proper grammar.
• Ability to maintain a good attendance record.
• Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel and Word).
• Skilled working in scheduling (Phoenix) and PDF mark-up (BlueBeam) software.
• Experienced estimator with the ability to use Heavy bid software.
• Ability to work effectively in ERP system software (Viewpoint).

Position Requirements

Education and/or Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• 10+ years of project management experience on infrastructure construction projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans and Drug Free Workplace

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a culture of continuous improvement and

opportunity for career advancement through continued company growth.