Project Manager

Independent Construction Co.; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Construction Co. is seeking a Project Manager responsible for overseeing general project management tasks in Northern or Southern California. This role includes managing safety, contract administration, and project budgets across public and private grading and paving projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, along with 2-3 years of management experience and knowledge of construction practices. Strong leadership skills and experience with estimating software are essential. Compensation ranges from $90,000 to $130,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years construction field support/management experience.
• Minimum 1-2 years of construction estimating support or engineering experience.
• Experience with estimating software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Management of Agency/Owner contract documents and changes.
• Supervision of field operations and subcontractor management.
• Ability to forecast project costs and manage construction materials.

Skills

Knowledge of construction grading and paving practices

Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

Solid leadership and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera

AutoCAD

HCSS estimating software

Job description

Location: Northern California or Southern California

General Summary

This position is responsible for general project management; including, safety, contract administration, budget compliance, field operations oversight, and maintaining healthy Owner/Agency relations. and assisting in the development of timely bid proposals and accurate estimates for both private and public sector grading and paving projects.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Management of Agency / Owner contract documents, changes, submittals, etc.
• Management of subcontractor scope and contract changes.
• Management of construction materials and delivery methods.
• Management of costs and forecasting project “costs to complete.”
• Supervision of field operations.
• Ability to travel to various locations as projects warrant (good driving record).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Strengths

• Knowledge of construction grading and paving practices including production rates, contractual documents, plans, specifications and soils reports, etc.
• Ability to work within and comply with proposal/bidding time constraints/deadlines, individually and in a team environment.
• Previous experience with estimating software, HCSS is preferred (Bid2Win, Hard Dollar, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to produce and maintain a project schedule using Primavera, SureTrak, Microsoft Scheduler or other software.
• Previous experience with Primavera Project Management, AGTEK, and AutoCAD software is a plus.
• Solid leadership, supervisory, communication, decision making and organizational skills.
• Thrives in fast paced, fun, competitive work environment.
• Attention to detail while productively meeting goals is a must.

Education/Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or demonstrated project management/estimating work history and related experience.
• Minimum 2- 3 years construction field support/management experience.
• Minimum 1- 2 years of construction estimating support, engineering, or similar experience.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time benefited position.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Compensation DOE: $90,000 – $130,000 Annually

Independent Construction is an equal opportunity employer

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