Project Manager - Bridge / Heavy Highway

Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for a landmark heavy highway/bridge project in Cincinnati, OH.

The role directs and coordinates activities of project engineers, superintendents, and foremen to meet schedule, budget, and quality goals. Responsibilities include staffing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating with agencies and subcontractors, with a focus on CPM-based scheduling and exceptional leadership of field teams.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree required.
• 5–10+ years of related experience preferred.
• CPM scheduling experience required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations, plan, staffing requirements, and resources for each phase.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase and arranges recruitment or assignment of personnel.
• Confer with project staff to outline work plan, assign duties, and define authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure progress on schedule and within budget.
• Reviews status reports and modifies schedules as needed.
• Prepares project reports for management and clients.
• Coordinates project activities with governmental agencies and subcontractors.
• Understands and executes CPM-based project schedules.

Skills

Project management

CPM scheduling

Team leadership

Budgeting

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

COME BE PART OF A LANDMARK PROJECT IN CINCINNATI, OH!

SUMMARY

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of heavy highway/bridge construction projects. Ensures that project goals are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Manages Project Engineers, Superintendents and Foremen who supervise construction employees; charged with overall direction, coordination and evaluation of team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine the time frame, funding limitations, project procedures, staffing requirements, and available resources to various phases of project.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project - arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan, assign duties/responsibilities and authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure work progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews status reports from project personnel and modifies schedules/plans as needed.
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of governmental agencies and subcontractors.
• Understands and is able to analyze and execute CPM-based project schedules.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interviewing/hiring; training; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding/disciplining; addressing complaints/resolving problems.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related degree 5-10+ years related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination) is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.