Project Manager (West)

at APAC-MISSISSIPPI, INC. in; Mount Olive (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

APAC Mississippi, Inc., a CRH company, is seeking a Project Manager (West) to lead asphalt paving projects from award through completion. You will work with operations teams, customers, and partners to deliver high-quality work safely, on schedule, and within budget.

You will also contribute to estimating activities when needed, and help shape the next generation of successful projects by driving accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction projects in heavy civil, roadway, or related fields.
• Knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, cost control and contract administration.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specs.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative leadership style with safety commitment.
• Estimating experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead asphalt paving projects from award through completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and production plans.
• Partner with Superintendents and Operations to meet safety, quality, schedule, profitability goals.
• Monitor job costs, productivity, subcontractor performance and progress.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, trucking, and subcontractor activities.
• Review project quantities, pay estimates, invoicing, and financial performance.
• Build relationships with customers, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Facilitate project meetings and identify solutions to keep projects moving forward.

Skills

Construction management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Cost control

Contract administration

Plan reading

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Estimating

Job description

APAC Mississippi, Inc., a CRH company, is a great place to work! CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. We have great employees that have been with us many years - and hope that that track record of longevity shows the pride we take in being one of the best places to work in Mississippi! Come join our team - where you will receive vacation, retirement and many other great benefits!

At APAC-Mississippi, our Project Managers play a key role in building the infrastructure that keeps our communities moving. You'll lead projects from award through completion, working closely with operations teams, customers, and business partners to deliver high-quality work safely, on schedule, and within budget. In addition to managing project execution, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to estimating efforts when business needs arise, helping shape the next generation of successful projects.

What You'll Do

Lead Project Execution

• Manage asphalt paving projects from award through completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and production plans.
• Partner with Superintendents and Operations leaders to ensure projects meet safety, quality, schedule, and profitability goals.
• Monitor job costs, productivity, subcontractor performance, and overall project progress.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, trucking, and subcontractor activities to support successful project delivery.
• Review project quantities, pay estimates, invoicing, and financial performance.
• Build strong relationships with customers, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings and proactively identify solutions to keep projects moving forward.

Project Manager (West) (Construction)

Support Winning Work

As workload and business needs allow, you may also support estimating activities, including:

• Reviewing plans, specifications, and bid documents.
• Performing quantity takeoffs and analyzing project scope.
• Soliciting and evaluating quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Collaborating with operations and leadership teams to develop competitive bids.
• Assisting with project handoffs to ensure a seamless transition from estimating to construction.

What Success Looks Like

• Projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably.
• Customers and business partners view APAC West as a trusted contractor.
• Teams are aligned, informed, and equipped to execute work effectively.
• Risks and challenges are identified early and addressed proactively.
• Lessons learned from projects help improve future estimates and operations.

What You'll Bring

• Experience managing construction projects, preferably within heavy civil, roadway, paving, infrastructure, or related construction industries.
• Knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and contract administration.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative leadership style and commitment to safety.
• Estimating experience is preferred but not required.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

APAC Mississippi, Inc., a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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