Project Manager

Norris Asphalt Paving, Co.; Ottumwa (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

Norris Asphalt Paving Co. in Ottumwa, IA is seeking a Project Manager to oversee asphalt paving projects from planning to completion, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget compliance.

You will review plans, prepare competitive bids, procure materials, and coordinate with subcontractors while leading teams and communicating clearly.

The position is full-time, travel may be required, and a company vehicle and lodging reimbursement are provided as part of the role.

Qualifications

• This role requires managing asphalt paving projects from planning to completion.
• Experience reviewing project plans, specs, drawings; preparing bids; procuring materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication, leadership, and travel willingness.
• Working knowledge of Excel and comfort with new software.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications, and drawings; prepare competitive bids.
• Procure materials; solicit and negotiate bids from subcontractors and vendors.
• Submit proposals; oversee projects through completion as assigned.
• Assist with scheduling and coordination to meet schedule and contract requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Estimating

Reading blueprints

Negotiation

Education

High School/GED or some college

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

General Info

Job Type: Permanent

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1 year or some college

Minimum Years of Education Required: High School/GED

Company Info

Norris Asphalt Paving Co. has been bringing high quality Hot Mix Asphalt products and paving services to Iowa and Missouri for over 50 years. Our Ottumwa, Iowa, location features our Main Offices and a modern state-of-the-art HMA production facility to meet your every need. Our Harvey facility provides HMA for the Oskaloosa/Knoxville/Pella area. Our 2 modern portable HMA facilities travel Iowa and Missouri to provide safe and smooth roads for the traveling public. Our award-winning crews can do any asphalt job from driveways and parking lots to streets, roads, and highways to specialty projects such as race tracks and commercial compost pads. Believe it when we say "We Pave with Pride!".

Norris Asphalt Paving Co., LC is an E.O.E. that encourages women and minorities to apply.

Job Description

This position is responsible for managing asphalt paving projects from initial planning and estimating through project completion. Responsibilities include reviewing project plans, specifications, and drawings; preparing competitive bids; procuring materials; soliciting and negotiating bids from subcontractors and vendors; submitting proposals; and overseeing awarded projects through completion.

The Project Manager will assist with project scheduling and coordination to ensure work is completed efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with contract requirements and deadlines. The position requires the ability to read, interpret, and understand construction plans, drawings, and specifications.

Candidates should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and be comfortable learning and utilizing new software programs and technology. The ideal candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate effective leadership, and lead by example while sharing knowledge and expertise with others.

This is a full-time, salaried position that requires flexibility, extended hours during peak construction periods, and a willingness to travel. Company vehicle and lodging reimbursement are provided as part of the position.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.