Public Project Manager

Spear D Construction; North Valley (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Company-provided life insurance

Job summary

Spear D Construction in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Public Project Manager to oversee budgets, schedules, contracts, and compliance on publicly funded heavy civil projects. You'll coordinate with superintendents, engineers, inspectors, and municipal entities to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in public works project management, strong communication and documentation skills, and the ability to travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience, preferably in heavy civil or public works.
• Experience coordinating with public agencies and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of prevailing wage, certified payroll, and compliance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage public works and publicly funded heavy civil construction projects from award through closeout.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, subcontracts, procurement, change orders, and overall project performance.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents, foremen, field crews, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, inspectors, and public agency representatives.
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and bid documents to ensure project requirements are clearly understood.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and identify potential delays, conflicts, or risks before they impact the project.
• Monitor project costs, production, labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor expenses, and overall job profitability.
• Prepare, review, and process RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, purchase orders, and other project documentation.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with public agency, contract, and funding requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and public works requirements.
• Coordinate prevailing wage, certified payroll, workforce reporting, subcontractor documentation, and other compliance requirements when applicable.
• Track contract requirements, project milestones, reporting deadlines, and required approvals.
• Communicate regularly with owners, municipalities, government agencies, engineers, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.
• Attend preconstruction meetings, progress meetings, owner meetings, and project coordination meetings.
• Work with field leadership to ensure labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and permits are available when needed.
• Review subcontractor and vendor performance and resolve project-related issues as they arise.
• Identify project risks and develop solutions to protect schedule, budget, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Ensure change-order work is properly documented, priced, submitted, approved, and tracked.
• Support project billing and ensure work completed is accurately reflected in pay applications.
• Maintain organized project records for audits, inspections, reporting, and project closeout.
• Coordinate project closeout, including punch lists, final documentation, warranties, as-builts, and agency acceptance.
• Promote strong communication between the field and office throughout the life of the project.
• Ensure work meets company safety, quality, productivity, and customer service expectations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Travel willingness

Excel/Project software

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Project

Construction management software

Job description

Spear D Construction

Public Project Manager

5000 Edith Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107

Salary: 90,000.00 - 130,000.00 USD

At Spear D Construction, we take pride in being an award-winning company built on a foundation of excellence and innovation. Our life-changing culture fosters growth, collaboration, and success, making us a sought-after workplace for experienced professionals looking to elevate their careers.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: to provide a stable and supportive work environment while earning the respect of our peers and industry leaders. We achieve this by staying true to our core values—honesty, hard work, respect, compassion, and consistency—which guide everything we do.

Job Description

Spear D Construction is seeking adriven and experienced PublicProject Manager.This position is responsible for managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, subcontractors, documentation, compliance requirements, and communication with public agencies and project stakeholders. The Public Project Manager will work closely with Superintendents, field crews, estimators, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, municipalities, and government representatives to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements. The ideal candidate has strong heavy civil construction experience and understands the additional documentation, compliance, and communication requirements associated with public works projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage public works and publicly funded heavy civil construction projects from award through closeout.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, subcontracts, procurement, change orders, and overall project performance.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents, foremen, field crews, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, inspectors, and public agency representatives.
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and bid documents to ensure project requirements are clearly understood.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and identify potential delays, conflicts, or risks before they impact the project.
• Monitor project costs, production, labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor expenses, and overall job profitability.
• Prepare, review, and process RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, purchase orders, and other project documentation.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with public agency, contract, and funding requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and public works requirements.
• Coordinate prevailing wage, certified payroll, workforce reporting, subcontractor documentation, and other compliance requirements when applicable.
• Track contract requirements, project milestones, reporting deadlines, and required approvals.
• Communicate regularly with owners, municipalities, government agencies, engineers, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.
• Attend preconstruction meetings, progress meetings, owner meetings, and project coordination meetings.
• Work with field leadership to ensure labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and permits are available when needed.
• Review subcontractor and vendor performance and resolve project-related issues as they arise.
• Identify project risks and develop solutions to protect schedule, budget, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Ensure change-order work is properly documented, priced, submitted, approved, and tracked.
• Support project billing and ensure work completed is accurately reflected in pay applications.
• Maintain organized project records for audits, inspections, reporting, and project closeout.
• Coordinate project closeout, including punch lists, final documentation, warranties, as-builts, and agency acceptance.
• Promote strong communication between the field and office throughout the life of the project.
• Ensure work meets company safety, quality, productivity, and customer service expectations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience, preferably in heavy civil, roadway, utility, infrastructure, grading, paving, concrete, or public works construction.
• Previous experience managing public works, municipal, state, federal, or other publicly funded construction projects strongly preferred.
• Experience working with public agencies, municipalities, engineers, inspectors, and government representatives.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, scopes of work, and project documentation.
• Knowledge of public contracting requirements, prevailing wage requirements, certified payroll, compliance documentation, and public project reporting preferred.
• Experience managing project budgets, job costs, forecasting, change orders, billing, and subcontractors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and project stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to identify project risks and take appropriate action before they affect cost or schedule.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Project, and other construction management software.
• Experience with estimating, scheduling, document management, and project management systems preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

$90,000-$130,000 Annually

Why choose us?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with voluntary benefits that cater to your personal and family needs.
• Secure your future with our retirement plan and company-provided life insurance policy.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Experience unparalleled professional development in an empowering culture that values your growth and potential.
• Great Work Culture: Be part of an empowering and collaborative community.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.