Lead Project Manager — Heavy Civil Construction

McMillen; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits program (medical, dental

Vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, 401

9 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Stock ownership opportunity

Wellness reimbursement

Company truck or vehicle allowance

Mobile phone options

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction to lead mid to large scale projects across the Southern Central states, with travel as required. You’ll plan, direct, coordinate and budget projects from $5M to $75M, overseeing scheduling, staffing, and safety compliance.

Based in Ardmore, Oklahoma initially, you will report to the Operations Manager and champion design-build, hard bid and CM efforts while mentoring junior staff and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CM or related field or minimum of 5 years comparable experience.
• Minimum 5 - 8 years of experience with heavy civil design-build projects managing all aspects from design, approvals, procurement, construction, and implementation.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Ability to get along and work effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• The Project Manager will be tasked with managing mid to large scale projects with moderate to high risk levels.
• Minimal oversight from Construction Operations Manager and Director of Construction, VP as necessary during all phases of the project.
• Overall management of multiple construction projects in varying stages of completion.
• Coordinate with Construction Operations Manager to assure assigned project performance is in line with project performance goals.
• Implement Corporate Safety Policy on all projects assigned.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Assistant Project Managers, Project Assistants, and Project Engineers.
• Generate Work Plans for all assigned projects.
• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Determine labor requirements and work with manpower coordinator to dispatch workers to construction sites.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses or coordinate with environmental and regulatory staff to assure proper compliance is completed prior to project mobilization.
• Fill in for Project Superintendents as necessary direct and supervise workers.
• Study job specifications to determine general requirements as well as appropriate construction methods.
• Requisition of supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
• Develop and implement quality control programs.
• Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
• Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computers.
• Provide Project Management duties on multi-faceted projects including leading medium to large-scale Design-Build projects.
• Review of owner contracts.
• Review of project estimates at the different design phases (30%, 60%, etc.).
• Provide constructability review and coordinate with design engineers to incorporate constructability into final design.
• Create/Prepare outgoing correspondence to the clients, subcontractors, and other outside entities, ensuring accuracy, quality and professionalism of work.
• Review, edit and ensure that all documents submitted to clients are in McMillenformat.
• Assist in preparation of Owner Payment Applications.
• Provide Project Closeout Documents as required to facilitate substantial completion which marks the start of warranty periods.
• Track projects throughout the warranty period and provide proper Final closeout documentation upon completion.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CM or related field

Job description

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction to lead mid to large scale projects across the Southern Central states, with travel as required. You’ll plan, direct, coordinate and budget projects from $5M to $75M, overseeing scheduling, staffing, and safety compliance.

Based in Ardmore, Oklahoma initially, you will report to the Operations Manager and champion design-build, hard bid and CM efforts while mentoring junior staff and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.