Project Manager

Smith Arnold Partners; Connecticut; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Arnold Partners in New Haven County, CT, is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple construction projects from initiation through completion, ensuring schedules and budgets are met while delivering high quality and safety standards.

You will lead contractor selection, coordinate with clients, architects, and engineers, review plans, and manage risks and changes to keep projects on track; a 3–5 year background in heavy highway, civil, or DOT work and a BA in a construction-related

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.
• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, work well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.
• Thorough understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate construction projects from start to finish, ensuring schedules and budgets are followed.
• Select, contract, and oversee contractors for specific needs.
• Supervise contractors and subcontractors to ensure work meets quality standards and specifications.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and other involved parties; develop detailed job descriptions and materials lists.
• Schedule and coordinate projects within budgets and deadlines.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and communicate with clients regarding costs.
• Ensure safety standards and guidelines are followed on site.
• Oversee contract negotiations, revisions, and additions and adherence by all parties.
• Discuss and resolve problems with clients, supervisors, contractors, and design professionals.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

MS Office Suite

Contracts, plans, specs, regulations

Decision making under pressure

Multitasking and problem solving

Understanding drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Science/Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Join a highly respected construction company known for delivering outstanding projects, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, and fostering a culture where employees can thrive. With a strong reputation for excellence, innovation, and teamwork, the company offers exciting career opportunities, professional growth, and the chance to work alongside talented industry professionals. Employees are valued, supported, and empowered to make a real impact while contributing to projects that shape communities and leave a lasting legacy.

What are poeple saying about this company?

• "A supportive workplace that values its employees and consistently encourages growth."
• "The environment makes it easy to stay motivated and do your best work."
• "Management trusted me to do my job without micromanagement."

Title: Project Manager

Location: New Haven County, CT

Respsonsibilities:

• The Project Manager will oversee and coordinate various construction projects from start to finish, ensuring that schedules and budgets are followed.
• Selects, contracts, and oversees contractors for specific needs.
• Supervises each contractor and subcontractor to ensure that work meets quality standards and adheres to specification
• Provides leadership in initial planning stage by collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, or other involved parties; develops detailed description of jobs and materials necessary to complete project.
• Schedules and coordinates projects in logical steps and budgets the time necessary to meet each deadline.
• Prepares and submits budget estimates and regularly communicates with clients concerning budget progress and costs.
• Ensures adherence to the budget and, when unexpected complications or issues arise, makes quick and necessary adjustments.
• Plans, coordinates, organizes, oversees, and directs activities regarding the construction and maintenance of assigned structures, facilities, and systems.
• Ensure safety standards and guidelines are followed on the jobsite and that all safety codes are met in construction.
• Oversees contract negotiations, revisions, and additions and adherence by all parties.
• Collaborates with clients, supervisory staff, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve problems, including work procedures, complaints, and construction or design issues.
• Manages and leads actions that are necessary due to delays, severe weather, or emergencies at construction sites.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with a variety of people, including owners, managers, designers, supervisors, tradespersons, and craft workers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Thorough understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.
• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, work well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.
• Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.
• Thorough understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings.
• Education and Experience:
• 3-5 years of progressive experience within a Project Manager role, specifically heavy highway, civil, DOT work.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering required.