Highway Maintenance Project Manager

DeAngelo Contracting Services

• $88K — $105K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of management experience in routine maintenance contracts and snow/ice control.
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or similar field preferred.
  • Strong understanding of financial goals and terminology.
  • Experience in budget preparation and management, including project forecasting.
  • Availability for 24/7 oversight of projects.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee management and operations of complex highway projects/contracts.
  • Develop and revise work plans for project maintenance and operations.
  • Manage and coordinate staff, including project managers and administrative personnel.
  • Monitor project overheads to ensure efficient resource utilization.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws across all contracts.
  • Conduct regular monitoring of vehicle and equipment fleet for operational safety.
  • Strengthen recruitment strategies in collaboration with corporate teams.

Benefits

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment.
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan.
  • 401(K) plan to support retirement savings.
  • Generous Paid Time Off to ensure work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for Career Development and growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Positions are contingent upon the awarding of a contract to DCS Asset Maintenance. Candidates will be updated on the progress of the bid award once determined.

BASIC PURPOSE: The position is responsible to oversee the total asset management of one or more highway Projects/Contracts within the Plano/Dallas area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Responsible for the Management and Operations of Complex Highway Projects/Contracts.
  • Develop and periodically revise a work plan for the maintenance and operations within the projects limits to specifications under the contract.
  • Manage all employees including Asst. Project Managers, Supervisors, technicians, specialty work crews, administrative staff and other staff.
  • Monitor all Project overheads to ensure proper utilization of resources and proper expense management by Asst. Project Managers, Supervisors, and other responsible staff.
  • Monitor contract to ensure proper expense management and maximization of operating profits are being accomplished.
  • Make sure utilization of current equipment inventory is effective, and that the inventory is of sufficient quantity to handle contract needs.
  • Put together long-term personnel and equipment scheduling to determine overall project needs.
  • Identify, support and partner with the Contracts Committee for business development and estimating needs.
  • Ensure all staff are abiding by all federal, state and local laws within the scope of their contracts.
  • Monitor fleet of vehicles and equipment to ensure worthiness, thus not jeopardizing DCSAM LLC employee
  • Work with Administrative support roles by lending direction regarding:
    • Location overhead (office) payroll budgeting
    • Location overhead (office) staffing needs
    • Information processing systems
    • Location overhead (office) major expenditures
    • Office image and cleanliness
  • Ensure a solid recruiting and hiring game-plan and that this game-plan is executed on a timely basis.
    • Work with the Corporate Recruiting team to develop recruiting and hiring game-plan, as well as the execution of this plan.
  • Perform annual evaluations on all responsible employees
  • Work in conjunction with corporate department heads, DCSAM Management and managers to coordinate training efforts annually for existing employees, new employees and division and branch-specific training needs.
  • Work with managers and DCSAM Management in providing direction for the development of the project's overhead budgets
  • Ensure regular and appropriate contact with the customer; provide updates and report issues; ensure resolution of all customer complaints or problems.
  • All other duties as assigned


Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:
  • A minimum of 10+ years' management experience related to total routine maintenance contracts, and snow and ice control.
  • College degree is strongly preferred with a preference for a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or comparable)
  • Knowledge of financial goals and terminology
  • Ability to prepare and manage budgets successfully, as well as regular project budget forecasting
  • Must be available 24/7 to the project

Certificates & Licenses (if applicable):
  • P.E. License a plus
  • Additional industry-related training/certification is desirable


Additional Information

Benefit Highlights:
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401(K)
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Career Development

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