Earthworks Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for planning and directing construction on infrastructure project segments with budgets exceeding $250 million, holding overall responsibility for all phases of construction on such project segments. 

Flatiron Dragados USA, Inc. seeks full-time Senior Project Manager (2 openings) to work at various unanticipated company project sites throughout the United States. Specific project locations cannot be predicted at this time because assignments depend on future project staffing needs and construction schedules. The employee will be assigned to a project site for extended periods depending on project needs. The employee will report administratively to company headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Once assigned to a project site, regular travel is not required.

• Lead development and execution of schedule, budget, cost control, progress monitoring, financial risk mitigation, quality assurance, and milestone tracking plans for all phases of construction on infrastructure development project segments valued at over $250 million.
• Oversee on-site execution and/or construction of earthworks (including GPS-guided excavation and controlled rock blasting in rocky terrains), drainage systems, mechanically stabilized earth walls, fencing, landscaping and asphalt paving on infrastructure development project segments valued at over $250 million, coordinating subcontractor work as necessary.
• Oversee procurement and logistics of heavy equipment fleet, including maintenance, leasing and vendor negotiations, repairs, and technical troubleshooting on equipment fleet for infrastructure development project segments valued at over $250 million.
• Manage compliance with applicable environmental laws and safety regulations.
• Liaise with owners, government representatives, environmental authorities, project partners and internal executives to provide updates on project progress and ensure alignment and communication with respect to project strategy, execution, and any issues that may arise.
• Will manage 4 to 10 employees in addition to subcontractors. Number and title of subordinates may vary over time but will generally include construction managers and civil engineers.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related construction-related field (or foreign equivalent) and 60 months (5 years) of experience in any occupations in which required experiences were acquired.  5 years of experience must be progressive and post-bachelor's.  Professional experience must include:

  • 3 years of experience managing all phases of infrastructure construction projects (or project segments) valued at over $100 million.
  • 5 years of experience conducting and/or overseeing project scheduling, budget planning, cost control, quality assurance, and milestone tracking on infrastructure construction projects valued at over $100 million.
  • Experience overseeing earthworks, including GPS-guided excavation and controlled rock blasting in rocky terrains on infrastructure development projects.
  • Experience overseeing construction of drainage systems, mechanically stabilized earth walls and asphalt paving on infrastructure projects.
  • 5 years of experience managing procurement and logistics of heavy equipment fleet for infrastructure development projects (or project segments) valued at over $100 million, including maintenance, leasing and/or vendor negotiations, repairs, and technical troubleshooting.
  • Experience liaising with government agencies, subcontractors, and environmental authorities to communicate about strategy and execution of infrastructure projects.
  • Experience managing project teams including project engineers and subcontractors.

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.