Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

Jobot; Brooklawn (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top compensation

Generous PTO

Industry leading benefits

Company Vehicle

401(K)

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Project Manager for heavy highway construction in New Jersey. The role focuses on leading complex projects, estimating costs, and ensuring smooth execution from start to finish in a permanent capacity.

Qualifications include 5+ years in civil construction project management, a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, and strong leadership, communication, and PM software skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management and estimation in civil construction.
• Proven experience in heavy highway construction.
• Excellent ability to read blueprints, schematics, and construction documents.
• Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills; strong client/vendor relationships.
• Proficiency with project management software tools.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning and execution of heavy highway construction projects, on time and within budget.
• Developing project plans aligning customer requirements with company goals and coordinating managers and staff.
• Conducting detailed cost estimations and preparing budgets for labor, materials, and expenses.
• Monitoring progress and providing regular reports on milestones and deliverables.
• Communicating proactively to identify problems, propose solutions, and improve efficiency.
• Reviewing contractual changes with legal teams and negotiating terms with partners.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Communication

Problem solving

PM Software

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Job description

Top Heavy Highway and Paving Contractor

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Logan Ridge

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Details

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in civil construction? Do you have a passion for leading complex projects, estimating costs, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly from start to finish? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager with expertise in Heavy Highway Construction for a permanent role in our organization. This position is pivotal to our company's success, and we are looking for someone who can drive our projects forward while keeping a keen eye on the bottom line.

A bit about us

My client is a Top Tier Heavy Highway contractor with an excellent track record of completing large scale structures, paving and utilities projects across the state of NJ. We are looking to add to our team.

Why join us

• Top compensation
• Generous PTO
• Industry leading benefits
• Company Vehicle
• 401(K)

Responsibilities

1. Managing the planning and execution of heavy highway construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
2. Developing comprehensive project plans that merge customer requirements with company goals and coordinate various managers and technical personnel during all project phases.
3. Conducting detailed cost estimations and preparing budgets for projects, including labor, materials, and other expenses.
4. Monitoring project progress continuously and making detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables.
5. Communicating proactively with all involved personnel to provide encouragement, identify problems, create solutions, and implement efficiency improvements.
6. Reviewing proposed changes and updates to contractual agreements with the help of legal teams.
7. Negotiating with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring the best possible terms for our company.

Qualifications

1. A minimum of 5 years of experience in project management and estimation, specifically in the field of civil construction.
2. Proven experience in heavy highway construction is a must.
3. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
4. Strong knowledge of construction materials, processes, and equipment.
5. Excellent ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and construction documents.
6. Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to manage and guide teams effectively.
7. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with a knack for building strong relationships with clients, vendors, and team members.
8. Solid problem-solving abilities, with a strong focus on achieving results.
9. Proficiency in project management software tools.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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