Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

JVI Group, Inc.; York Springs (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JVI Group, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager specializing in heavy civil construction to oversee multiple projects with strict adherence to quality, safety, and budget constraints. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field along with extensive experience in construction management. Key responsibilities include leading project teams, managing resources, and serving as the point of contact for clients and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and project delivery.

Benefits

401(k) with Employer Matching

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of construction project management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all activities for construction projects.
• Monitor and control project budgets and schedules.
• Prepare reports on project costs and progress.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

HeavyBid

Job description

Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

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JVI Group is a leading heavy/highway contracting firm in Pennsylvania, serving diverse clients like PennDOT, local County & Municipalities and private stakeholders with unparalleled dedication and performance. JVI Group offers robust services including heavy-haul trucking across the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond, milling and paving for residential and commercial properties. We have an extensive fleet of owned dump trucks, heavy-haul trucks, and concrete redi-mix trucks, catering to local quarries, redi-mix plants and contractors.

This position is responsible for overall management direction for construction projects.Responsible for all phases of the construction project including but not limited to managing employees, subcontractors, owner relations, quality control, safety, schedule and executing to the project budget. JVI Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all activities for the projects assigned to ensure objectives are accomplished safely within prescribed funding and scheduling parameters.
• Monitor and control project(s) budget and schedule.
• Prepare and report project(s) costs, progress, and forecasts.
• Establish and execute project work plans.
• Maintain open communication channels with client, regulator, or other stake holders.
• Prepare and submit pay applications, Requests for Information, Purchase Orders, Submittals, Change Orders, Claims, Request for Proposals, Request for Qualifications, and any other required project related communication.
• Coordinate with Operations Manager and General Superintendent the allocation of shared resources such as personnel and equipment.
• Serve as company representative at required project meetings or hearings and prepare documentation, as necessary.
• Perform in depth review of all essential elements of projects assigned to identify challenges to mitigate or opportunities to realize.
• Supervise work performed to ensure it meets company standards and quality plan.
• Review drawings and specifications for constructability, completeness, and accuracy.
• Supervision of Project Engineers, Superintendents and Foremen, as assigned.
• Promptly respond to project ad-hoc needs.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure all on-site compliance with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules and company policies.
• Apply expert level knowledge in heavy civil construction, materials, equipment, and risk management.
• Regular attendance required according to company policy to ensure crew can operate at normal efficiency level.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, as assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent combination of technical training and/or extensive experience in construction, design, finance, and management
• Minimum five (5) years of related construction experience and in managing construction projects required; PennDOT experience is a Plus
• Demonstrated ability to thoroughly understand drawings and specification, general contractor & subcontractor documents, materials, means and methods
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent understanding of industry practices, processes, and standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with software/internet-based programs:
• Microsoft
• HeavyBid is a Plus

WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent walking on uneven surfaces, including ground in varying weather conditions
• Regularly sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday
• May stoop, kneel, or bend on an occasional basis
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on frequent basis
• Occasionally climb stairs or ladders, etc
• Regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Exposure to outdoor environment with machinery/equipment in the surrounding area
• This position requires the use andoperation of a personal and/or company vehicle
• Able to wear personal protective equipment is required, including but not limited to steel toe shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, etc
• Able to safely operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

BENEFITS

·401(k) with Employer Matching

·Paid time off

This job description does not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

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