Project Manager Title: Project Manager
Location: Rochester, NY, Scottsville, NY
Reports To: Management/ Operations Manager
Compensation: $85,000 - $110,000 (depending on experience)
Position Summary The Project Manager is responsible for the overall financial, contractual, and operational success of heavy civil construction projects. This individual manages project teams, oversees budgets and schedules, develops client relationships, and ensures projects are completed safely, profitably, and in accordance with contract requirements.
Essential Responsibilities Project Leadership - Manage projects from award through closeout.
- Lead project teams consisting of Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Establish project objectives, execution plans, and performance expectations.
Financial Management - Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Monitor project costs, productivity, and profitability.
- Review and approve purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and invoices.
- Prepare and present monthly project status reports.
Contract Administration - Review contract documents and identify risks.
- Manage change orders, claims, and contract modifications.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
Scheduling & Resource Management - Develop and maintain project schedules.
- Coordinate labor, equipment, subcontractors, and materials.
- Identify and mitigate schedule impacts and project risks.
Client Relations - Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, engineers, and stakeholders.
- Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat business.
- Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates.
Team Development - Mentor Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.
- Foster collaboration between office and field teams.
- Support employee growth and succession planning efforts.
Safety & Quality - Promote a culture of safety throughout all project activities.
- Ensure adherence to company quality standards and project specifications.
- Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation when necessary.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
- 5-10+ years of heavy civil construction experience preferred.
- Proven experience managing public and private infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of DOT work, utility construction, earthwork, site development, or transportation projects.
- Experience managing project budgets.
- Proficiency with construction management and scheduling software.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
This is a full time position
