Civil Construction Project Manager

Description

• Manage change order process with the project owner and trade partners, including identification, preparation and timely submittal of protests and requests for equitable adjustments or claims following vigorous efforts to negotiate reasonable resolutions to the issue
• Create and maintain project schedule as well as weekly look ahead schedules
• Prepare and present to executive team detailed and accurate monthly project status updates
• Maintain job files and as-built plans.
• Grow and mentor Project Engineers, Interns, and Peers
• Understand and ensure compliance with all contract, specification and drawing requirements, restrictions or expectations
• Makes day-to-day decisions that enhance profitability without sacrificing our values or relationships
• Responsible for identifying and then mitigating and reporting project risks
• Set up and coordinate weekly job meetings and minutes
• Manage QA/QC process for project in partnership with the Project Superintendent
• Manage and/or personally perform all or part of the buyout process including authoring purchase orders and subcontracts
• Create, Monitor, Update and Forecast costs and revenues on a line-by-line basis
• Takes personal ownership of the project
• Model and communicate MJ Hughes safety standards
• Act as a steward of MJ Hughes culture – who we are and how we behave
• Manage submittal and RFI processes including logs

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, or similar degree (preferred)

MJ Hughes Construction has a long history of building great projects, and relationships with our clients and employees. To build on our past and continue to grow, we are searching for an experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager to play a crucial role in the company’s future. This role is an exceptional opportunity for the right applicant who is looking for long-term career growth, exciting challenges and a place at the table with the senior leadership team.

• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, including negotiation skills.
• Good driving record
• Strong understanding of Construction Quality Control methods.
• Previous experience in a leadership role with strong and proven leadership skills
• Excellent knowledge of construction materials, equipment and processes
• Intermediate skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including MS Project.
• Previous experience in HCSS HeavyBid and HeavyJob programs preferred.
• Ability to learn new computer programs quickly.
• Knowledge of Primavera construction scheduling software.
• Ability to multi-task and work on several projects in various stages of completion.
• Previous work experience in construction management or another similar role
• Extensive previous work experience managing budgets for construction projects
• Knowledge of Bluebeam PDF software.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail oriented.
• Highly organized
• Proactive, self-starting, self-managing
• Able to plan ahead and visualize the work
• Heavy/Highway experience preferred
• Conflict resolution and conflict management experience
• Ability to work with a variety of personality types
• Frequent verbal and written communication with general contractors, subcontractors, and/or owners’ representatives.
• Familiar with bridge construction, structural concrete, grading, drainage, paving (asphalt and concrete), retaining walls, and all other highway construction scopes.

Benefits

We are a small, highly focused and tight knit team of professionals. The decision to add to our team is not taken lightly. If your qualifications meet the position criteria, you can expect to have refences checked, previous employment confirmed and at least three interviews likely culminating in a “working or multi party” interview. This final interview will introduce you to the tools we use and give you the opportunity to exhibit your skills and knowledge on a real project. We appreciate that this is an investment of your time, however if you are ultimately selected, we will both know without a doubt that we are a great fit!

“Great team, fun and challenging projects, growth opportunity.”

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance