Project Manager - Mainlining

Vortex Companies

$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Expertise in open-cut civil construction methodologies
  • Advanced knowledge of commercial and contract management
  • Proven ability to handle large-scale projects in dynamic environments
  • Strong risk management and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead the complete delivery of large civil construction projects with a focus on open-cut works
  • Plan and manage project phases to align with scope, budget, and quality standards
  • Monitor project progress and address any arising issues
  • Provide leadership to project teams through mentoring and resource management
  • Oversee financial management including budgets and profitability
  • Review contracts and approve changes or claims as needed
  • Coordinate resources to enhance productivity
  • Ensure safety compliance through site inspections and audits
  • Drive continuous improvement and technological adoption
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of large, complex civil construction projects (focus on open-cut works)
  • Plan, oversee, and manage all project phases to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards
  • Monitor project progress, budgets, and subcontractor performance; resolve issues and delays
  • Provide leadership to project teams, including mentoring, resource allocation, and performance management
  • Manage project financials, including budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, revenue projections, and profitability
  • Review contracts, bids, change orders, and approve variations, claims, and payments
  • Coordinate labor, materials, and equipment to optimize productivity
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations through audits and site oversight
  • Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, best practices, and technology adoption

Qualifications

  • Strong expertise in open-cut civil construction methodologies
  • Advanced knowledge of commercial and contract management practices
  • Proven ability to manage complex, large-scale projects in active environments
  • High level of risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making capability
  • Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills

Education & Experience

  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in civil construction, including open-cut works
  • Demonstrated success delivering large-scale or complex infrastructure projects
  • Solid understanding of contract types (e.g., lump sum, design & construct, schedule of rates)
  • Experience with construction scheduling, cost control, and reporting

Skills & Competencies

  • Leadership and team development
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Financial and commercial acumen
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution
  • Organizational and resource management
  • Continuous improvement mindset


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