Project Manager

DXI Construction; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management company in Virginia is seeking a candidate to oversee utilities construction projects. Responsibilities include planning, controlling operations, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience in utilities construction and ten years in managerial roles. Strong communication and leadership skills are critical for success. This position aims to motivate personnel and maintain high-quality standards while meeting company goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ utilities construction experience with progressive managerial responsibilities.
• Ten-plus years’ managerial/supervisory experience in a similar industry.
• Demonstrated credibility, commitment, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and control operational functions to meet targeted goals.
• Ensure all company policies and safety rules are followed.
• Provide a safe and secure workplace for all personnel.

Skills

Utilities construction experience

Managerial/supervisory experience

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Leadership ability

Job description

The purpose of this position is to plan, direct, control, co-ordinate manpower and equipment, and assets under their supervision to complete projects assigned to them and meet targeted goals for profitability within the parameters of the company's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling the operational and construction functions of their personnel in such a manner as to meet or exceed the company's targeted goals, i.e. job cost estimates, contract requirements, while operating within the guidelines of company policies
• Maintains a positive work environment that encourages a high level of work effort by the employees
• Assures accurate and timely paperwork flow and its delivery to the appropriate administrative staff
• Accountable for the level of performance provided by the reporting employees
• Assures all reporting employees have a primary focus on customer service and that customers, internal and external, receive immediate and courteous response to their needs
• Responsible for all quality controls, activities and requirements are being fulfilled in the department
• Responsible that all personnel are kept consistently aware of what quality means in the company's work
• Ensures all company policies, procedures and safety rules are always followed
• Establishes and maintains all internal controls required to safeguard the personnel and assets, i.e. equipment and physical plant, of the company in compliance with generally accepted safety and security procedures. Ensures all policies and procedures are implemented and followed to achieve this purpose
• Responsible for the provision of a safe and secure workplace for all operational and construction personnel complying with OSHA requirements.
• Responsible for operating the projects assigned within budgetary guidelines, regularly reviewing the results each period including job cost and variance reports. Responsible for taking corrective action to offset any negative results or augment positive results.
• Preform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Required Skills

• Minimum five years Utilities construction experience with progressive managerial responsibilities.
• Ten plus years’ progressive managerial/supervisory experience in this or a similar industry with a proven track record or achievement in a company with annual sales volumes of $15+ million annually.
• Preferred Army Corp of Engineers, FAR, Construction Risk Management experience.
• Personal skills must include managing general construction projects involving excavation work, utilities, structures, paving and its details.
• Demonstrate analytical thinking, communication and supervisory capacity.
• This position requires knowledge of the company's policies and procedures, general business principles, job costing and standard costing for construction projects.
• Individual must have the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, get things done through other people, be a team player, and motivate others to their best performance potential
• Demonstrate credibility, commitment and integrity.
• Leadership ability is paramount.
• Possess a valid state issued motor vehicle license
• Keen eye to identify non-compliance with regulations or standards and ability to suggest solutions for deficiencies or problems
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Experience with managing demanding clients and offering creative solutions to meet commitments and requests