Project Manager

J.F. White Contracting Co.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in North Carolina is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the entire project lifecycle from estimation to final completion. The ideal candidate must possess at least 10 years of experience in heavy highway civil construction and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Responsibilities include monitoring construction work, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position offers a compensation range of $130,000 to $180,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably in heavy highway civil construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Strong technical and analytical background in construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee entire project from advertisement to completion.
• Monitor field work progression with project superintendent.
• Manage commercial and client communications.
• Control project costs and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Heavy highway civil construction experience

Technical and analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

HeavyJob

HeavyBid

Procore

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

BIM

Fieldwire

Job description

The Project Manager (PM) has full oversight for the entire project. They are responsible for safety, quality, schedule, coordination, profitability and progress of the work. The PM will be the main point of contact for the owner and handles all commercial aspects. They will be involved in the project from advertisement, to estimating and award, through construction and final completion. The PM will be responsible for one or more projects depending on contract amounts and project demand.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Preconstruction

• Participate in Estimating process which may include take off, pricing self‑perform work, schedule development, constructability review, vendor communication, and closeout
• Schedule Development
• Budget Feasibility Study and Control Estimate
• Subcontractor and Vendor buyout, including negotiating scope and schedule for contract inclusion
• Compliance with Documentation Requirements

During Construction

• Monitoring progression of field work, in conjunction with project superintendent
• Commercial Management
  • Identifying and notifying the owner of contract changes in scope
  • Change order and claim preparation
  • Correspondence and negotiations with clients & subcontractors
• Cost Control
  • Preplanning Work with Budget Data
  • Job Team Cost Reviews
  • Corporate Reporting and Reviews
  • Trimester Reforecasts
• Schedule Updates with Narratives, Time Impact Analysis Narratives
• Subcontractor and Vendor Relations
• Invoice Approval
• Site Staff Personnel Management
• Monitoring Compliance with Quality and Safety Standards
• Monitoring Compliance with Client Policies and Regulations

Post Construction

• Support Team to Complete Punchlist and Resolve Open Work with Client
• Finalize Commercial Issues
• Ensure Completion of all Documentation and Client Requirements

Other Areas

• Support of Corporate Policies
• Being Readily Available to Staff and Client

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 10 years of experience preferably in heavy highway civil construction
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or similar degree
• Strong Technical and Analytical Background in Construction

Preferred

• Experience with software such as HeavyJob, HeavyBid, Procore, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, BIM, and Fieldwire is preferred

Compensation Range: $130,000- $180,000
Location: Springfield, Ma.