Lead Project Manager, Paving & Field Operations

Keeleyconstruction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Construction is seeking a Project Manager to lead our Self-Perform Paving Group in Phoenix, AZ. You will develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and field operations to deliver on contract requirements.

This role requires 3+ years of project management experience, a engineering or CM degree or equivalent, and strong leadership and communication skills. On-site work with a focus on safety and quality, client communication, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience; asphalt paving preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; PM tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams for timely delivery.
• Ensure safety protocols and promote a safety culture on all sites.
• Oversee quality control, including inspections, documentation, and corrective actions.
• Serve as primary client contact, providing updates and resolving issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align expectations and support project success.
• Maintain responsibility for project financials: budget, cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
• Identify risks, mitigate, and resolve field or project challenges affecting scope, schedule, cost, or quality.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Lead project meetings, document actions, and report progress to management.
• Coordinate and support field operations onsite and guide field crews.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, including contracts, change orders, RFIs, and closeout deliverables.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, cost calculations, and cost database maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Project management

Scheduling

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PM Software

Job description

Keeley Construction is seeking a Project Manager to lead our Self-Perform Paving Group in Phoenix, AZ. You will develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and field operations to deliver on contract requirements.

This role requires 3+ years of project management experience, a engineering or CM degree or equivalent, and strong leadership and communication skills. On-site work with a focus on safety and quality, client communication, and cost control.