Project Manager

Kokosing; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Manager for Heavy Highway and Bridge projects in the Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia region. You will coordinate and manage all activities related to construction projects, ensuring they are completed on schedule and within budget. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management along with over 10 years of relevant experience. The role offers a competitive compensation package including benefits like medical and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management or related field.
• Experience in heavy highway or bridge construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate construction project activities.
• Ensure project goals are achieved within time and budget constraints.
• Manage project engineers and construction teams.
• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine the timeframe, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements, and available resources.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of the project—arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Confers with project staff to outline the work plan, assign duties/responsibilities and authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure work progresses on schedule and within budget.
• Reviews status reports and modifies schedules/plans as needed.
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
• Provides technical advice and resolves problems with project personnel.
• Coordinates project activities with governmental agencies and subcontractors.
• Understands and can analyze and execute CPM‑based project schedules.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Supervises Project Engineers, Superintendents and Foremen; interview/hire, train, plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward/discipline; address complaints/resolve problems.

Skills

Project Management

Team Coordination

Problem Solving

Budget Management

Schedule Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 40 largest General Contractors, serving private and public sectors. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales, Kokosing offers heavy civil/industrial construction services such as highways, bridges, utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. Kokosing has a 70‑year history of attracting qualified technical personnel with visible challenges, quality, and rewarding compensation.

Job Description

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

Summary

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of heavy highway/bridge construction projects.
• Ensures that project goals are achieved within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Manages Project Engineers, Superintendents and Foremen who supervise construction employees; charged with overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Interview/hire; train; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward/discipline; address complaints/resolve 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 401(k) plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor and 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.