Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager/Engineer with proven leadership skills and a devoted work ethic who is looking for a successful career and the opportunity to grow with a rapidly growing, successful, and well-established heavy civil infrastructure company in Connecticut. As a Project Manager, you will play a critical role in the overall leadership and successful and timely delivery of complex heavy-civil, highway, and bridge projects from pre-construction stage through project execution and completion. This is a full-time position for an individual working out of our Plantsville office in Connecticut. There is no remote option. Salary range will depend upon experience.

Qualifications

• Four-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent combinations of technical training and relevant experience
• Minimum of eight (8) years of documented experience in construction management in Heavy Civil Construction
• Experience in Bridge Construction or Marine Construction preferred
• Proficient with technical drawings systems and planning & reporting systems
• Comprehensive understanding of construction industry practices and standards as well as experience with supervision, estimating, scheduling, budget preparation, and project status reporting
• Ability to work with and manage unionized subcontractors
• Excellent oral presentation and written communication skills
• Goal-oriented with the ability to set and achieve goals
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively and persuade individuals at all organizational levels
• Compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations, or zoning for required work
• Demonstrated logical written, verbal, and communication and presentation skills
• Leadership qualities that include seeking and accepting responsibility and leading by example
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Preferred experience with HCSS HeavyJob, P6, SmartBuild

Responsibilities

• Ensure the project meets or exceeds financial objectives by overseeing and monitoring each development stage
• Coordinate daily/weekly meetings with all area superintendents and project engineer to develop means and methods, schedule contracting needs, and manage long-lead delivery times
• Manage all field operations and work sequencing in conjunction with the Project Manager
• Review project estimates or plans to determine estimated job cost, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and resource allocation
• Oversee and approve monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections; review, approve, and negotiate change orders
• Anticipate project needs with sufficient lead-time to avoid delays in production
• Establish work plans and staffing for each phase; collaborate with the Project Manager and HR team to manage staff and craft relationships
• Form and lead an effective project management team, delegate responsibilities, and set goals
• Resolve technical difficulties and other project-related problems
• Communicate effectively with department leads regarding work scopes
• Ensure that project superintendents execute work as required
• Maintain safety, quality, and production standards
• Oversee project closeout including paperwork, retainages, claim support, and loose end resolutions
• Assist in the procurement, buy-out, and management of subcontractors, suppliers/vendors, ensuring quality scope of work is captured
• Prepare and submit accurate Quality Control project status reports
• Manage project submittals for timely receipt, review, and approval of documents, shop drawings, as-builts, etc.
• Participate actively in the RFI process to ensure timely resolution and closeout
• Monitor project work for non-compliance, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and documented
• Manage close-out activities including punch lists, commissioning, and system turnover

Additional Requirements / Skills

• US Citizen
• Ability to adapt to various personalities and management styles
• Strong team player with interpersonal skills
• Effective team collaboration
• Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience-based judgment for goal planning and achievement
• Dedicated and hard-working
• Strong leadership qualities
• Compliance with and support for corporate safety initiatives
• Valid driver’s license with driving ability
• Must work out of Plantsville Office (No remote option)

Benefits

Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; PTO; and holidays.

Salary Range

Highly Competitive, Top-Market Salary Range

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

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