Project Manager - Chesapeake Region

Kokosing, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for Heavy Highway - Roadway/Bridge projects in the Tidewater region of Virginia. You will plan, direct, and coordinate activities across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure on-time delivery within budget.

The role requires a Civil Engineering or Construction Management background with 10+ years of related experience and a proven ability to lead Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Foremen through complex construction programs.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree with 10+ years of related experience.
• Experience managing heavy highway/bridge construction projects.
• Ability to lead Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Foremen.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of heavy highway/bridge construction projects.
• Ensures goals are met within time frame and funding parameters.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure work progresses on schedule and within budget.
• Prepares project reports for management or clients.
• Coordinates project activities with governmental agencies and subcontractors.
• Understands and executes CPM-based project schedules.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

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 aProject Manager (Heavy Highway - Roadway/Bridge projects)in the Tidewater region of Virginia.

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.

BENEFITS

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

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.