Four-year degree in engineering or construction management, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience in heavy construction, with a preference for utility construction.
Comprehensive knowledge of construction technology, equipment, methods, and safety protocols.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and supervisory skills are essential.
Ability to exercise significant independent judgment in decision-making.
Willingness to travel regionally as required.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary client contact, ensuring satisfaction and managing project scope.
Oversee the entire construction effort to align with contract specifications, budget, and schedule.
Plan and coordinate all onsite functions, including scheduling and material control.
Supervise Field Supervisors and contractors as dictated by project contracts.
Provide technical assistance, including interpreting drawings and recommending construction methods.
Initiate and manage extra work estimates and change orders as needed.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead diverse projects in heavy construction.
Engagement with a cohesive team focused on innovation and problem-solving.
Exposure to various aspects of project management, enhancing professional growth.
Potential for regional travel, broadening industry experience.
Development of strong client relationships, enhancing networking opportunities.
Full Job Description
Project leader in all aspects - safety, environmental, quality, productivity, and profitability. Provide overall project management with a focus on developing a cohesive team, efficient resource management, technical proficiency, and innovative problem-solving. Help drive estimate efforts both pre-bid and as required for change orders and other business opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
Primary point of contact for the client, ensure client satisfaction and maintain relationship scope of work and resources required to successfully complete the project.
Oversee supervision of total construction effort to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with contract, design, budget, and schedule. Includes interfacing with client representatives, AE representatives, other contractors, etc.
Responsible for planning, coordination, and supervision of all onsite functions (scheduling, daily/weekly goal setting, engineering, material control, and may provide day-to-day direction of onsite administrative staff in accounting, purchasing, etc.)
Supervise Field Supervisors and/or other contractors as required by the contract.
Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required initiate and maintain extra work estimating and issuance of change orders.
Qualifications/ Requirements
Four-year engineering or construction management degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience in a particular specialty.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in heavy construction, utility construction preferred.
Knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, means, and methods); supervision, estimating, schedules, budget, and safety required.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational and supervisory skills essential.
Requires significant independent judgment.
Regional travel required.
Professionals
About The Cianbro Companies
The Cianbro Companies are a group of American privately held companies providing construction and construction services, construction equipment rental, and engineering. The company is headquartered in Pittsfield, Maine, and has offices and facilities throughout the United States. Cianbro has been in business since 1949 and has grown to become one of the largest and most diverse open-shop construction and construction services companies in the United States. The company is employee-owned and has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Maine.
