Project Manager - Civil Division
JOB POSTING: Project Manager - Civil Division
Company name: Force Construction Company, Inc.
Job Title: Project Manager - Civil Division
Location: Columbus, IN
Overview
The Project Manager, Civil Division, is responsible for Planning, organizing, and controlling all resources (people and materials) for the successful execution of a project. This position will lead project teams in the construction of projects, ensuring project quality, schedule, cost control, safety and customer satisfaction objectives are met and is the primary contact for owners.
Essential Job Skills & Qualifications
- Previous managerial and supervisory experience in the construction industry.
- Advanced knowledge of, and experience with, construction or project management software.
- Professional demeanor and appearance
- Working, practiced knowledge of heavy-highway construction means and methods, DOT specifications and field conditions.
- Develop, maintain, and foster a positive Company image with customers, potential customers, subcontractors, and suppliers, while maintaining ethical standards.
- Strong, self-motivated team player with excellent attention to detail and a strong sense of personal ethics
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Microsoft Excel/Microsoft PowerPoint
- Ability to work well with many positions/co-workers
- Maintain confidentiality with all customer and company information
Job Responsibilities
- Review project specifications and drawings to determine scope of work, required contents, and time constraints of projects during bidding phase. Create/maintain/monitor project schedule and performance. Assign duties, monitor, and evaluate performance of Assistant Project Manager.
- Review and act on contractor pay requests and approve invoices. Work with Accounting for continuous cost analysis for each project.
- Work with General/Project Superintendents to schedule material deliveries.
- Establish and maintain a positive relationship with owners, customer personnel, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
- Upon being awarded the contract, develop the initial project schedule, budget, manpower requirements and sequence of work. Oversee all pre-construction services such as purchase orders, subcontracts, job cost set-up and project pre-planning. Secure permits as required.
- Direct and ensure timely completion of project close-out activities, including punch list, final billings, etc. Verify substantial completion and 100% completion of project. Ensure accurate project drawings are turned over to customer at completion of project.
- Assist in conforming to safety, EEO, insurance, and labor relations requirements.
- Partner with Health, Safety and Environmental personnel to ensure projects follow safe working conditions and practices.
- Support the achievement of EEO goals.
- Other duties, as required.
Educational Requirements
- 4-year Engineering or Construction Management degree
Working Conditions
- Physical Demands: Some lifting (up to 50 lbs.), keyboarding, writing, and reading.
- Environmental Conditions: Primarily indoor, controlled environment.
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000
How to Apply
Please send your detailed CV to humanresources@forceco.com
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