Project Manager - Central Ohio

Kokosing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in central Ohio is looking for a Project Manager to oversee heavy highway and bridge projects. The successful candidate will manage project activities, ensuring goals are met on schedule and within budget. Requirements include a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and over 10 years of relevant experience. This is a great opportunity for those looking to lead teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred 10+ years of related experience in project management.
• Strong understanding of heavy highway and bridge construction.
• Ability to analyze and execute CPM-based project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities for construction projects.
• Ensures project goals are met within time and budget constraints.
• Leads and evaluates a team of Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Foremen.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budget management

Technical problem-solving

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

Project Manager – Central Ohio

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Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America’s 40 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 70 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

We are seeking a Project Manager (Heavy Highway – Roadway/Bridge projects) in the central Ohio region.

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

• Supervisory responsibilities, in accordance with policies and applicable laws, include: 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 and 10+ years related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination) is preferred.

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.