What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Sunbelt Asphalt?
Looking for an opportunity to advance your career? Join a company where you can grow professionally while contributing to high‑visibility, impactful projects. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team. This position offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, excellent company culture, and long-term career development opportunities. If you are a motivated, organized, and experienced Project Manager with a background in civil construction—including private, public, heavy highway, structures, or asphalt—we want to meet you!
The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive compensation package, including:
- Industry-leading wages
- Company truck or vehicle allowance; fuel card
- Company phone, tablet, and/or laptop
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability plans
- PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee stock purchase program (if applicable)
- Annual boot or PPE allowance (if applicable)
- Professional and career development opportunities
Job Description
The Project Manager is responsible for the efficient management of one or more construction projects. This includes scheduling, labor oversight, materials, subcontractors, change orders, cash flow, and project-related client communication. The Project Manager works closely with the division manager and is accountable for delivering projects safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget while ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.
- Supervise, either directly or through subordinate staff, all construction operations to ensure maximum efficiency, performance, and adherence to scheduling and budget requirements.
- Monitor project status and proactively present improvement recommendations to the division manager regarding crew size, methods, equipment utilization, value engineering, and overall performance.
- Monitor project costs and yields, remaining alert to any changes that may negatively affect financial performance.
- Coordinate with engineers to estimate and price change orders; meet with clients to discuss design changes and negotiate revisions.
- Conduct ongoing evaluation of project-related items including schedules, personnel performance, equipment needs, cost control, safety, quality control, and subcontractor performance.
- Develop progress schedules, monthly schedules, weekly schedules, and coordinate support crews and subcontractors to maintain project flow.
- Ensure subcontractors receive proper notice, are scheduled appropriately, and comply with job specifications and company policies.
- Maintain strong working relationships with the general public, inspectors, engineers, and clients to promote positive company representation.
- Review and verify accuracy of daily reports, delivery tickets, purchase orders, and related documentation.
- Ensure compliance with local ordinances, laws, and permitting requirements.
- Work closely with contract administration to prepare monthly billings and verify all quantities.
- Monitor client payment status and assist with timely collection.
- Review subcontractor invoices and submit accurate information for processing by accounts receivable.
- Analyze monthly cost reports, schedules, and cash flows with the scheduling coordinator.
- Support personnel development in areas such as equipment safety, job performance, communication, productivity, cost control, and compliance with company policies.
- Participate in periodic employee evaluations and recommend pay adjustments or developmental actions.
- Partner with HR and Risk Management on safety, compliance, EEO, and training requirements.
- Participate in marketing responsibilities including following up on project leads, supporting estimating with plan/spec requests, maintaining client relationships, and promoting repeat business.
- Report job issues or unusual developments to the division manager; perform additional duties as assigned by the vice president.
- Broad knowledge of civil engineering principles and/or construction project management.
- Experience working on complex, technical, or evolving projects requiring strong conceptual judgment and the ability to make informed decisions.
- Understanding of organizational policies and procedures and how to apply them in various project scenarios.
- Works under general direction with accountability for final project results.
- Exercises considerable independence; rarely requires clarification except in unusual or exceptional cases.
- Ability to climb onto equipment, stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, or walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift or exert force over 50 lbs occasionally.
- Must be able to communicate verbally and perceive sounds for safety and equipment diagnostics.
- Exposure to noise, heat, dust, and outdoor conditions for up to 50% of the workday.
- Access to sensitive information such as project costs, wage data, schedules, and other confidential materials requiring discretion.
EEOC Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.