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Project Manager - Civil Construction

Field Operations - Houston, TX

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.

McCarthy's reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.

We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.

We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.

We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee Civil and underground utility projects. The Project Manager is a leader in the field, and is directly accountable for the safety, financial performance, and team development on site. The Project Manager will lead the project team in the construction of the civil scope of the project. This position is responsible to provide effective leadership to the project staff and ensure quality and timely completion of the project.

Key Responsibilities

* Assist in implementation of project-specific safety and accident prevention programs and maintain safe work areas through regular job-site inspections

* Lead McCarthy's implementation of all safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programs

* Become thoroughly knowledgeable of projected costs, contingent liabilities and contingent savings/increased profits

* Assist Estimating with Bidding and Preconstruction, defining/developing scope of work for Civil subcontractors and evaluating subsequent bids

* Manage civil projects with various scopes including, but not limited to earthwork, wet and dry utility installations, paving and subcontract management

* Manage project financials including overseeing pay request and change order management processes

* Establish/maintain good relationships with client PM, owner, design team and subcontractors and develop new relationships to target new opportunities and represent McCarthy core values

* Serve as a liaison between office and field, coordinating staffing and field personnel

* Monitor/review status of contracts and shop drawing/submittal process

* Coordinate with project superintendent/foreman and field management on project site logistics

* Prepare a construction schedule and monitor and manage schedule performance, looking for ways to expedite and predict problems

* Oversee quality management program to achieve contract compliance and a quality project

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering required

* 5 years experience as a general contractor/subcontractor on sitework, underground utility and heavy civil projects

* Experience with HCSS/Heavy Jobs, Procore or Bluebeam a plus

* General knowledge of civil construction principles/practices required

* Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work

* Experience leading successful project team, including development of employee and maintaining relationships with external entities

* Ability to travel and/or relocate preferred

McCarthy Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.