Project Manager

Ames Construction

$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience in highway heavy construction as a Project Engineer or Construction Manager.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent motivation skills with a positive attitude.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good attention to detail with the ability to spot discrepancies.
  • Desire to grow in the career and mentor colleagues.
  • Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

  • Instill safety as the highest priority in all processes.
  • Manage and support a diverse project team including Project Engineers and Superintendents.
  • Track and report on project progress, budgets, and requirements to Operation Managers.
  • Build and maintain relationships with owners and their representatives.
  • Identify and secure necessary approvals for any changes in project scope, budget, or schedule.
  • Prepare monthly billings, cash flow projections, and process change orders.
  • Update and maintain project schedules as needed.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
  • Engagement with a supportive team of professionals.
  • Exposure to a variety of construction methodologies and projects.
  • Dynamic working environment with both site and office experiences.
  • The chance to establish relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Full Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for planning and supervising a wide range of construction projects from start to finish. This position organizes and oversees construction processes to ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner, is well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures, and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results on time and within the budget.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Instill Safety as a top priority.

  • Manage and support a team consisting of Project Engineers, Superintendents, and project staff.

  • Track and report project progress, budgets, and needs with Operation Managers.

  • Build relationships and communicate with owners or owner’s representatives.

  • Identify and secure necessary approvals for all changes in project scope, budget and/or schedule.

  • Provide monthly billings, cash flow projections, and process change orders.

  • Assist with updating monthly schedules.

  • Coordinate equipment and staff needs with regional and on-site management.

  • Be familiar with all aspects of the project.

  • Serve as the project representative with clients at meeting, job walks, and other meeting and correspondence.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education & Skills Preferred

  • 3 years’ experience in highway heavy construction as a Project Engineer or Construction Manager.

  • Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivation skills

  • Strong communication skills both written and oral.

  • Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.

  • Desire to grow and develop career and mentor other coworkers.

  • Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Working Conditions

  • Location – Western Office Region

  • Travel Required

  • Construction Site Environment – Physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Exposed to high noise levels.

  • Construction Site Office Environment – Extensive sitting at desk and computer; some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required; ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally.

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