What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager Construction position at American West Construction LLC?
The Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of project planning, execution, and completion while ensuring compliance with contractual, budgetary, and quality requirements. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, including clients, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Key Responsibilities
American West Construction was established in 2002 and provides heavy civil construction services in the Denver area, throughout Colorado, and occasional projects throughout the West. Our clients include Federal, State, and local government agencies as well as private developers. Over the past twenty years, we've established great client relationships, built a fun and effective team of employees, and experienced consistent business growth.
We conduct pre-employment drug testing and background checks. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project teams while upholding company values, mission, and vision.
- Develop and maintain project plans, objectives, schedules, and performance standards.
- Manage project finances, including budgeting, cost control, and forecasting.
- Coordinate procurement and optimize resource utilization, ensuring cost-effective purchasing.
- Oversee construction progress, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, quality, and safety standards.
- Maintain clear and effective communication among all project stakeholders.
- Serve as the primary liaison between clients, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Develop and manage contracts, including negotiating revisions and change orders.
- Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date.
- Conduct site inspections and enforce compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Continuously seek professional development opportunities to enhance project management skills.
- Develop and maintain the Project Work Order and overall project schedule.
- Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
- Oversee pre-construction meetings and project kickoffs.
- Manage subcontractor agreements and ensure compliance with contract terms.
- Handle submittals, RFIs, and transmittals.
- Approve timecards, supplier invoices, and change orders.
- Monitor production and provide feedback to the field team.
- Manage project billing, revenue projections, and cost tracking.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (preferred) or equivalent work experience.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction project management.
- Certifications: PMP, CCM, or OSHA certifications are a plus.
- Technical Proficiency: Experience with construction management software (e.g., Viewpoint, HeavyBid) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- 401K
- Longevity bonuses based on time with the company
American West Construction was established in 2002 and provides heavy civil construction services in the Denver area, throughout Colorado, and occasional projects throughout the West. Our clients include Federal, State, and local government agencies as well as private developers. Over the past twenty years, we've established great client relationships, built a fun and effective team of employees, and experienced consistent business growth.
We conduct pre-employment drug testing and background checks. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classes.
Salary : $75,000 - $115,000