Site Division Project Leader — Safe, Efficient Delivery

Sanford Contractors, Inc.; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Contractors, Inc. seeks a Project Manager for the Site Division to organize, plan, and coordinate project activities ensuring safety, efficiency, and profitability.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and meticulous attention to detail while upholding the company’s professional standards across job sites. You will guide field teams, manage schedules, and review plans and permits.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage project information, plans, specifications, and regulations.
• Ability to calculate areas, volumes, quantities, and grades.
• Proficiency in estimating and scheduling software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and maintain a professional, dependable, and punctual work ethic.
• Promote safety, quality, cost control, and profitability across all projects.
• Represent Sanford Contractors professionally and uphold the company's standards and reputation.
• Assist with training and developing team members as needed.
• Attend internal preconstruction meetings.
• Coordinate utility locates and review plans for underground conflicts before and during construction.
• Communicate production goals and expectations to field teams.
• Schedule labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to meet project needs.
• Coordinate resource requirements with the Division Head and maintain project schedules.
• Ensure work stays within the approved scope of work.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and quality.
• Order materials, coordinate deliveries, and ensure delivery tickets are properly coded and submitted to Accounts Payable weekly.
• Review and approve invoices promptly.
• Process work orders received from the Project Superintendent and forward them to the Division Administrative Assistant.
• Assist the estimating team with change orders.
• Track quantities, costs, labor, and project budgets.
• Coordinate monthly estimates with the Contract Administrator.
• Monitor overtime and minimize unnecessary labor, travel, and weather-related costs.
• Communicate with engineers, owners, and local authorities to resolve issues and coordinate inspections.
• Coordinate project closeout documentation with the Project Superintendent and Division Administrative Assistant.
• Maintain a professional appearance across all job sites and ensure team members follow company policies.
• Communicate planned absences in advance to support project scheduling and staffing.
• Adapt to changing workloads and work extended hours as project demands require.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office

Education

OSHA Supervisor Training

MSHA Part 46 Training

Level II Erosion Control Supervisor

Trenching and Shoring Competent Person

Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor

Rigging Training

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Sanford Contractors, Inc. seeks a Project Manager for the Site Division to organize, plan, and coordinate project activities ensuring safety, efficiency, and profitability.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and meticulous attention to detail while upholding the company’s professional standards across job sites. You will guide field teams, manage schedules, and review plans and permits.