Project Manager

Kokosing; Carnegie (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking a Project Manager (Heavy Highway – Roadway/Bridge projects) in the Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia region to lead complex construction efforts.

You will plan, direct, and coordinate activities, manage project teams, and ensure goals are met on time and within budget. The role requires strong CPM scheduling, staffing, and coordination with agencies and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management required.
• 10+ years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent.
• Experience managing heavy highway/bridge construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of heavy highway/bridge construction projects.
• Ensures project goals are met within time and funding limits.
• Manages Project Engineers, Superintendents and Foremen; directs team.
• Reviews proposals to determine resources, staffing, and budgets.
• Establishes work plans and staffing for each phase of the project.
• Directs activities to ensure progress on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinates with governmental agencies and subcontractors.
• Understands and executes CPM-based project schedules.

Skills

Project management

CPM scheduling

Team leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Manager (Heavy Highway – Roadway/Bridge projects) in the Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia region.

Summary

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of heavy highway/bridge construction projects.
• Ensures that project goals are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
• Manages Project Engineers, Superintendents and Foremen who supervise construction employees; charged with overall direction, coordination and evaluation of team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine the timeframe, funding limitations, project procedures, staffing requirements, and available resources to various phases of project.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project - arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan, assign duties/responsibilities and authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure work progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews status reports from project personnel and modifies schedules/plans as needed.
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of governmental agencies and subcontractors.
• Understands and is able to analyze and execute CPM‑based project schedules.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervisory responsibilities, in accordance with policies and applicable laws, include: Interviewing/hiring; training; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding/disciplining; addressing complaints/resolving problems.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• (10+) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.