Project Manager

King Asphalt; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

King Asphalt, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee one or more construction projects including private, public, heavy highway, structures, and asphalt. You will manage scheduling, labor, materials, subcontractors, change orders, cash flows, and client communications.

You will monitor costs, coordinate with engineers and clients on design changes, and lead project teams to ensure on-time, within-budget completion while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary construction projects.
• Strong scheduling, cost control, and contract administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction operations on assigned projects to meet time and budget goals.
• Monitor project status and recommend improvements in crew sizing and methods.
• Coordinate change orders with engineers and clients; ensure timely invoicing and payments.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budget control

Subcontractor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

The Project Manager is responsible and accountable to the respective division manager for the satisfactory completion of all assigned duties and responsibilities.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Efficiently manage one or more projects (private, public, heavy highway, structures, and asphalt). This position has direct responsibility for scheduling, labor, materials, subcontractors, change orders, cash flows, and marketing.

JOB DUTIES:

• Supervise, either directly or through subordinates, all construction operations on assigned projects to achieve maximum efficiency and performance, on time and within the estimated budget.
• Monitor the status of assigned projects and bring suggestions to the division manager regarding improvements in crew sizes, performance methods, techniques, quality of work, value engineering, and related areas.
• Closely monitor all costs and yields within the area of responsibility and remain alert to any adverse changes in the relationship between the two.
• Meet with engineers to estimate and price change order work. Meet with clients to coordinate required design changes and negotiate change orders as necessary.
• Continuously evaluate plans and schedules; salaries, promotions, and job assignments; equipment performance and needs; personnel; quality control; customer relations; jobsite safety; security; crime prevention procedures; and subcontractors.
• Develop progress, monthly, and weekly schedules. Schedule support crews and subcontractors to expedite and facilitate assigned projects.
• Coordinate and control the work of all subcontractors. Ensure subcontractors receive adequate notice of starting dates and that the job is ready for them to begin work when they report to the project. Check subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with job specifications and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain close contact and good relations with the general public, engineers, inspectors, customers, and customer representatives to facilitate job progress and promote a positive company image.
• Review all required daily reports and verify their accuracy.
• Closely monitor the accurate execution of purchase orders and delivery tickets, including their routing to inspectors and the purchasing agent.
• Study and remain knowledgeable about local ordinances and laws concerning construction and related activities to ensure compliance. Arrange for permits as needed.
• Work closely with the contract administrator and staff to prepare all monthly billings. Verify the accuracy of all monthly quantities submitted.
• Maintain close contact with clients regarding the collection and status of payments for work performed by the company, and ensure timely collection.
• Check and approve invoices for projects and subcontractors. Prepare information for accounts receivable to ensure accurate invoice processing.
• Review and analyze monthly cost reports, schedules, and cash flows for assigned projects with the scheduling coordinator.
• Assist and direct personnel in using equipment safely and properly; improving job performance; controlling costs and work quality; increasing productivity; improving communication; selecting, training, and developing personnel; and adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Participate in periodic evaluations of all assigned employees. Discuss each employee's contribution to the company, development, and possible pay adjustments.
• Cooperate with human resources and risk management, and remain knowledgeable about all aspects of safety, OSHA, equal employment, and affirmative action programs. Insist upon compliance among all personnel and subcontractors by directing and monitoring weekly toolbox meetings and other meetings as required.
• Follow up on all marketing leads until jobs evolve into construction drawings. Obtain plans and specifications for the estimating department. Follow up on proposals until the contract is awarded or denied. Serve as a liaison and maintain close contact with clients to encourage repeat business.
• Confer regularly with the division manager regarding job problems or unusual developments. Perform additional duties as directed by the vice president.
• Perform other duties as requested.

KNOWLEDGE:

Broad knowledge of civil engineering and/or project management.

King Asphalt, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.