Project Manager

Michigan Paving and Materials Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Paving and Materials Company is seeking a seasoned Heavy Civil Construction Project Manager to lead projects from start to finish. You will manage subcontracts, maintain schedules, and track job costs as a prime or subcontractor while coordinating with estimators and contract admins.

The role emphasizes driving value on-site, maintaining safety, and ensuring on-time progress through proactive communication with owners and teams across office and field locations.

Qualifications

• Action oriented with strong energy for challenging tasks.
• Customer focus and ability to build trust with owners and teammates.
• Ability to adapt to change and manage risk and ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Verify cost estimates and coordinate with Estimators for handoff.
• Issue, execute, and manage subcontracts with Contract Admins.
• Maintain accurate construction schedules for projects.
• Analyze project revenue and track performance monthly.
• Promote safety and address field concerns to improve outcomes.

Skills

Action Oriented

Customer Focus

Dealing with Ambiguity

Time Management

Listening

Peer Relationships

Tools

Revu BlueBeam

MS Office Suite 2013+

HCSS bidding

Viewpoint accounting software

Job description

Job ID: 529489

Michigan Paving and Materials, a vertically integrated CRH company, energetically drives to continually be a leader in our markets in quality construction materials and value added services by employing innovative techniques and customer-centric practices. We believe that our employees are the reason for our success and we focus on their development and advancement opportunities as well as attracting new talent to our organization. We encourage you to learn more by visiting www.michiganpaving.com , www.stoneco.net or our parent company at www.crhamericas.com

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the management of Heavy Civil Construction projects from start to finish. They will maintain a keen knowledge of each project in their workload as a subcontractor and as a prime contractor.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Verify cost estimates and work with Estimators to complete project handoff.
• Issue, execute, and manage subcontracts as required with Contract Admins.
• Frequent project visits to maintain a pulse of a project and attend project-related meetings
• Maintain and manage accurate construction schedules for projects managed.
• Articulate the process of analyzing, tracking, and collecting project revenue on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Actively manage and communicate understanding of job cost performance.
• Perform post-build analysis of projects identifying key performance drivers and how they relate to the overall performance of the project.
• Drive efficiency and value changes in the field through recognition of project construction opportunities.
• Promote Safety and take an active role in addressing concerns and advancing Safety on projects

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with owners and customers
• Assist with estimating as needed utilizing HCSS bidding and Revu Bluebeam take-off software.
• Continuous education on HMA designs, paving practices, HMA production (plants), and how they impact overall project schedules.
• Recognize and manage jobsite issues as they relate to subcontractors and project schedule.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Computer Experience:
• Revu BlueBeam
• MS Office Suite 2013 or newer
• Understanding of Viewpoint or other accounting software a plus
• Knowledge of scheduling is a plus
• HCSS or similar estimating software
• 3-5 yrs. experience in a similar role preferred.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Action Oriented
• Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
• Customer Focus
• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; does not have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Informing
• Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organization; provides individuals with information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information.
• Listening
• Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.
• Peer Relationships
• Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers.
• Time Management
• Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be considered.

Work will be performed in an office setting (30%) and outside on a job site (70%). Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, twisting.

Work Environment

This position will work the majority of the time in a project field environment but will also include regular visits to an office for meetings and/or project-related functions. The work environment will vary depending on job task. Ideal applicants will be comfortable working in a variety of settings and scenarios to accomplish the required tasks above.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Michigan Paving and Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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