Operational Project Manager Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

General Description

The Project Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations for civil/heavy highway construction projects. The Project Manager will ensure that the project is completed safely, on schedule and within budget.

Key Duties

• Supervises on-site Project Superintendents and Project Engineers.
• Prepares all the notification documents regarding power, water, fire utilities.
• Responsible for the technique, economic and operations plan.
• Negotiates with the client.
• Participates in the estimating process.
• Optimizes the operations means and methods with the Project Engineers
• Controls the progress of the operation to meet the objectives.
• Determines the suppliers and the subcontractors in tandem with the Division Manager and the Contracts Department.
• Develops project schedule.
• Prepares and assists in weekly project update meetings.
• Participates in the division weekly meetings.
• Ensures project quality on the project and respects commitments with the client.
• Reviews and approves all change order requests.
• Completes project budget.
• Controls project expenses.
• Responsible for budget.
• Responsible for billing control.
• Approves invoices.
• Prepares the final quantities report.
• Actively participates in the training of all Construction Engineers.
• Actively participates in recruiting candidates.
• Responsible for Performance Evaluations for all employees assigned to project.
• Recommends and proposes technical solutions (innovative products and processes).
• Maintains professional relationship with client(s).
• Participates at the final acceptance of the project.
• Responsible for maintaining safety on the project at all time.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Qualification Requirements

• General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Project Manager.
• A Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent work experience) and 10+ years on large design-build heavy/highway projects is required.
• Knowledge of construction technique and practices, paving, underground, concrete, and grading required.
• Must have thorough knowledge of heavy, civil construction equipment. 
• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees.
• Ability to effectively work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Project Manager to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
• Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 25 pounds and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
• Exposure to dust, dirt grease and noise.
• Work can be performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways.      
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, based on project need(s) and demand(s).

• Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Project Manager encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Company Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.