Estes Express Lines

Project Manager, Construction

Estes Express Lines$70K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Richmond, VA
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in construction management or engineering or equivalent experience
  • Up to five years of experience in general construction project management
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Access
  • Ability to interpret building plans and safety documentation
  • Capability to work independently and in teams
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Responsibilities

  • Research and recommend energy cost-reducing technologies
  • Oversee general construction and facility maintenance projects
  • Plan and coordinate maintenance schedules for various sites
  • Communicate with staff to minimize operational interruptions during maintenance
  • Manage small projects and coordinate larger ones with management
  • Regularly travel nationwide for project oversight
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations

Benefits

  • Paid travel expenses for nationwide assignments
  • Opportunity to work on diverse projects
  • Exposure to various construction and maintenance technologies
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Potential for career growth in project management
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:
  • Research, evaluate, recommend and manage technologies and practices that will reduce energy costs such as lighting, retrofits, automatic controls and solar power systems at facilities throughout the country
  • Manage various general construction and repair projects
  • Manage various facility maintenance projects as required
  • Plan and coordinate schedules of maintenance for facilities/buildings
  • Will carry out responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws
  • Responsibilities include planning and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving issues
  • Study production and operation schedules and confer with other staff and supervisors to determine when planned maintenance will least interfere with operation of establishment
  • Oversee small projects; contract out jobs when applicable. Implement larger projects as directed and coordinated by upper management.
  • Nationwide travel is required
  • Regular attendance is required.
  • This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.
Qualifications:
  • BS in construction management or engineering; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background
  • Up to five years' experience in small to medium projects, general construction project management with emphasis on lighting, energy savings programs and solar power systems preferred
  • Good organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to learn on the job and/or experience to read and interpret documents such as building and site plans, safety rules, operating and maintaining instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Well versed in MS Word, Excel and Access
  • Must be able to lift approximately 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job
  • Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct
  • Must be able to interact well with others
  • Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting
  • Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities
  • Responds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to fingers, handle, or feel or operate computers and other standard office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, lift, twist, turn and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be capable of lifting a minimum of 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee may be required to work in high/precarious places, with hazardous materials, and in various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.

About Estes Express Lines

Estes Express Lines is a full-service freight transportation provider based in Richmond, Virginia. The company was founded in 1931 by W.W. Estes and has since grown to become one of the largest privately held freight carriers in the United States. Estes offers a wide range of transportation solutions, including less-than-truckload (LTL), volume LTL, truckload, time-critical, and custom solutions. The company operates a fleet of over 7,000 tractors and 30,000 trailers, and has a network of over 230 terminals across the United States.
Learn more about Estes Express Lines
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1931

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