Project Manager

The Heritage Group; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Contractors is seeking a qualified project manager to plan, direct, and oversee heavy/highway construction projects. The role includes coordinating schedules, managing subcontractors, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance on site.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of PM experience in heavy highway or 4+ years as an assistant PM, with a preference for a Bachelor's in Construction Management or related field.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years’ experience as a project manager in the heavy highway industry, OR 4+ years of experience as an assistant project manager with progressive responsibilities.
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Experience coordinating with owners, subs, and suppliers, and managing project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate project activities from planning through closeout.
• Maintain and communicate project schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate and document utility relocation efforts and change orders.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure compliance with OSHA, EEO, and other regulations.
• Develop knowledge of plans, specs, subcontracts, POs, shop drawings, and submittals.
• Organize and represent the company at project coordination meetings.

Skills

Accountability

Communication

Decision Making

Ethics/Integrity

Instills Trust

Develops Others

Results Driven

Resourcefulness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Build Your Career at Milestone Contractors! Plans, directs, coordinates or budgets activities concerned with the construction and pavement of heavy/highway projects. Participates in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling and implementation.

Essential Functions

• Manages project administration
• Completes and maintains all project documentation, accurately and on time
• Establish, update and communicate project schedule; ensure timely completion of project through schedule
• Coordinate and document utility relocation efforts
• Review owner initiated change orders and prepare cost estimates and change order submittals
• Complete project closeout process
• Manage subcontractors
• Ensures compliance obligations are met (OSHA, EEO, etc)
• Develops strong knowledge of all project plans, specs, subcontracts, PO’s, shop drawings, and submittals
• Communicates Effectively
• Advises project supervisors of contract and subcontract requirements
• Develops effective working relationships with owner, subs and suppliers
• Communicates administrative procedures and specifications for project to applicable parties
• Organize, conduct and represent company at project coordination meetings
• Facilitates collaboration among owner, subs, suppliers and company personnel
• Promotes and maintains safe work environment
• Wears all prescribed PPE
• Enforces safety policies and procedures
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

Education & Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field.
• We value industry experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills.
• Relevant work experience may be considered in place of education requirements.

Experience Qualifications

• Required 2 years’ experience as a project manager in the heavy highway industry, OR 4+ years of experience as an assistant project manager with progressive work responsibilities
• Preferred Prior experience in heavy highway construction

Skills and Abilities

• Prior experience in heavy highway construction
• Accountability
• Communication
• Decision Making/Decision Quality
• Ethics/Integrity
• Instills Trust
• Develops Others
• Results Driven
• Resourcefulness

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Drivers License Required

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Continuous exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites, including heights, moving vehicles, and stopped traffic
• Continuous exposure to a variety of different interior work locations, including field offices, job trailers, pickup trucks or other vehicles, and office locations.
• Indoor office environment includes computers, copy machines, fax machines, tablets and other mobile devices
• Outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, precipitation, heat, humidity, dust, asphalt and/or concrete, dirt
• Exposure to noise, including horns, mechanical equipment, heavy equipment, jackhammers
• Fast paced and changing environments and priorities that are high stress and require mental dexterity and resilience

About Milestone Contractors

Milestone Contractors is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. Milestone Contractors is a fully integrated heavy construction company specializing in highway, bridge, asphalt and concrete paving and site development. Over its 30-year history, Milestone has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality, people and innovation. Milestone Contractors is a part of The Heritage Group's family of companies. Learn more at https://www.milestonelp.com/

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Heritage Construction & Materials

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