Position summary:

We are seeking an experienced Asphalt (Heavy) Highway Project Manager. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating and leading all aspects of the projects, including scheduling, budgeting, quality control, and safety compliance. The PM will work closely with subcontractors, engineers, and project teams to ensure that all work is completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with applicable regulations and standards. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role. If you have a proven track record in managing asphalt paving (heavy) highway, public, and private projects and are looking for a challenging opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Functions:

Qualifications: to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. 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.

• Must have experience in the efficient management of multiple projects (private and public).
• Must have 5 years of asphalt (heavy) highway project management proven experience.
• Demonstrated capability to oversee all construction operations on designated projects ensuring optimal efficiency and performance within specified timelines and budget constraints.
• Must possess experience in fundamental project management tasks, encompassing scheduling, labor management, materials coordination, subcontractor oversight, change order management, cash flow monitoring, and marketing initiatives.
• Responsible for closely monitoring costs and yields within the designated area, remaining vigilant for any adverse changes in their relationship and promptly addressing them as needed.
• Required to effectively coordinate and oversee all subcontractor activities, ensuring strict adherence to job specifications as well as company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated capability to systematically monitor and review all necessary daily reports, ensuring their accuracy and completeness.
• Required to study and maintain knowledge of local ordinances and laws related to construction activities, ensuring compliance and facilitating permit arrangements as necessary, and best practices.
• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and equal employment and affirmative action programs.
• All other related duties as assigned and not otherwise specified.

Competencies:

• Problem Solving/ Analysis
• Results Driven
• Project Management
• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency Verbally and Written
• Collaboration Skills

Skills:

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Attributes:

• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Multilimb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while standing. It does involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Bend or Stoop: 30 Minutes
• Crouch: Occasionally
• Carry: 1 Hour
• Walk or Stand: Up to 10 Hours per Shift
• Sit: Varies

• Frequently lift the following:

• 5-10 lbs.- Up to 8 Hours
• 10-20 lbs.- Up to 8 Hours
• 20-50 lbs.- Occasionally
• Over 50lbs. – Occasionally

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 5 years proven project management with DOT experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to inspect the projects and will be exposed to ongoing construction, various weather conditions fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts of vibrations. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works around moving traffic and near moving mechanical parts. The employee works in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The employee is exposed to extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

If you need assistance completing the application, please call 205.510.0322. Thank you.

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