Project Manager - Roadway

Kokosing; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Kokosing seeks a Project Manager for Heavy Highway – Roadway/Bridge projects in the Richmond region of Virginia. The role plans, directs, and coordinates complex highway and bridge construction efforts, overseeing engineers, superintendents and foremen to meet time and budget targets.

Applicants should hold Civil Engineering or Construction Management credentials with 10+ years of related experience. The position offers a robust benefits package as part of Kokosing’s workforce.

Qualifications

• Needed: Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree.
• Preferred 10+ years of related experience or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates heavy highway/bridge construction projects.
• Manages project engineers, superintendents and foremen to ensure on-schedule work within prescribed budgets.
• Develops work plans and staffing for each phase of the project; assigns duties and responsibilities.
• Prepares project reports for management and clients.
• Coordinates project activities with governmental agencies and subcontractors.
• Understands and executes CPM-based project schedules.

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related degree

10+ years related experience

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:

We are seeking a**Project Manager (Heavy Highway – Roadway/Bridge projects)**in the Richmond 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.