Project Manager (Civil Construction) – Southern Massachusetts
Job Summary
The Project Manager oversees the complete lifecycle of civil construction projects, from initial estimating and planning through final delivery. This role is responsible for preparing detailed project estimates and managing field operations to ensure all work is completed on time, within budget, and in strict compliance with safety regulations and job specifications. The Project Manager promotes the company’s interests through professional leadership and efficient resource management.
Essential Functions
Estimating & Pre-Construction
- Plan Analysis: Perform comprehensive reviews of project plans and specifications to ensure accurate technical interpretation.
- Quantity Takeoffs: Develop precise quantity surveys for all scopes of work.
- Bid Management: Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing; utilize Bid2Win (or similar estimating software) to build detailed, resource-based cost estimates.
Project Execution & Operations
- Procurement: Manage the submittal process, purchase orders, and subcontracts to secure competitive pricing and timely delivery.
- Scheduling: Build and maintain master project schedules that provide clear, actionable direction for the project team.
- Field Collaboration: Partner with Superintendents and Foremen to provide technical data and coordination for efficient, profitable execution.
- Risk & Safety: Identify project resources, assign responsibilities, and foster a proactive culture of health and safety.
- Profitability: Analyze cost estimates to identify task-level strengths and weaknesses, optimizing the work plan for maximum project profit.
Administrative & Financial Management
- Documentation: Ensure all project records are current, organized, and stored according to standard operating procedures.
- Change Management: Meticulously document contract variations and manage the change order process to protect project margins.
- Financial Reporting: Facilitate monthly job cost reconciliations with the accounting department and provide accurate cost/schedule progress reports.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of construction field operations experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Preferred: Prior experience managing MassDOT (or similar Department of Transportation) projects is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Infrastructure Expertise: Deep knowledge of civil engineering projects, including paving, utilities (water/sewer), grading, drainage, and concrete.
- Technical Literacy: Ability to interpret consultant drawings, blueprints, 3D models, and complex contracts.
- Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and construction-specific management software.
- Leadership: Proven ability to delegate work, mentor junior staff, and treat all stakeholders with honesty and respect.
Special Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to pass a CORI background check as required for specific projects.
- OSHA 10 certification required (OSHA 30 preferred).
- First Aid/CPR and Competent Person certifications (Excavation, Trenching, Fall Protection) are preferred.
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