High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years of experience in managing large commercial construction projects.
Strong organizational skills to manage diverse tasks effectively.
Ability to build positive relationships with owners, project engineers, and local government.
Proven capability to manage people, budgets, schedules, and quality across multiple sites.
Competent in performing complete and accurate project take-offs and estimates.
Willingness to travel extensively to project sites.
Responsibilities
Prepare, review, and return submittals for manufactured items.
Collaborate with Superintendent/Operation Manager to assess equipment and crew needs.
Assemble and regularly update job cost codes for projects.
Coordinate subcontractors and manage material deliveries for major items.
Review and approve subcontractor/supplier estimates and invoices.
Negotiate and coordinate Extra Work Orders and changes in project scope.
Monitor production and job costs to maintain profit margins.
Benefits
Weekly competitive pay.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
Life insurance with optional family coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Wellness incentive program.
Paid holidays and PTO.
401(k) plan with company match.
Paid corporate training program.
Tuition reimbursement for further education.
Opportunities for career advancement in a stable, family-owned company since 1956.
Full Job Description
Heavy Civil Project Manager
Independence Excavating is looking for an accomplished and ambitious Project Manager to join our growing team. As a Project Manager, you will manage all aspects of the assigned project, including budgets, schedules, submittals, RFI's, contracts, purchase orders as well as being comfortable and professional with owner interaction. This position will report to the Senior Project Manager.
A typical day looks like:
Preparing, reviewing, and returning submittals for items to be manufactured or provided
Working with Superintendent/Operation Manager to determine equipment & crew needs
Assembling job cost codes for projects and regularly update
Coordinating subcontractors and material deliveries on major items
Reviewing and approving subcontractor/supplier estimates & invoices
Negotiating, closing, and coordinating all Extra Work Orders and COR's for changes in project scope
Monitoring production, resource utilization and overall job cost versus estimated cost to maintain profit margin on projects
Preparing monthly job cost/profit projections
Do you have what it takes?
High School Diploma or equivalent is required and Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred
At least 5 years' experience working primarily in the management of large commercial construction projects
Must have strong organizational skills in order to handle the variety of tasks assigned
Must develop positive working relationships with owners and project engineers as well as local government offices
Demonstrated ability to manage people, budget, schedule, and quality of work at multiple construction sites
Must be competent to perform complete and accurate project take-offs and estimates
Must be willing and able to travel extensively to projects
Why IX?
Weekly Competitive Pay!
Excellent Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA & HSA
Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Wellness Incentive Program
Paid Holidays and PTO
401(k) + Company match
Paid corporate training program
Tuition Reimbursement
Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement
