Heavy Civil Project Manager

Join Our Team as a Heavy Civil Project Manager at Sargent!

Provide technical and administrative support to Project Executive and Superintendent through final completion of project.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Know the job. Review contracts, plans, specs, quality control requirements, geotechnical report, estimate and bid.
• Develop and coordinate job specific responsibilities with the superintendent.
• Communicate with Project Executive and Superintendent.
• Assist Project Executive and Superintendent with Submittals and RFI's.
• Assist Project Executive and Superintendent with tracking of change orders, quantities and additional work.
• Oversee Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
• Assist with internal and external daily reports.
• Set up project files and the job information packet.
• Attend and participate in Pre-Construction meetings and Hand-Off meetings.
• Support Project Team.
• Know the details of the job and have a thorough understanding of materials and resources needed 1 week to 3 months out. Identify long lead-time items.
• Review item master and job cost report identify and flag issues on reports.
• Update budgets as directed by Project Executive.
• Attend Exit Strategy meetings and assist in developing exit strategy, schedule, actions, etc.
• Coordinate and participate in Post Job Review.
• Manage requests for substantial completion, final completion, and final requisition and final payment.
• Manage the punch list, follow up retention, post job coordination, collecting material, closeout certification, and lien waivers.
• Collect and manage data for as-builts.
• Finalize contracts with subcontractors.
• Assist in writing letters of recommendation for strong subcontractors.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Represent the Company professionally in a friendly and personable manner.
• Stay up to date with regulations and requirements by attending training classes and seminars, etc.
• Promote and adhere to Sargent's Core Values.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED. Four-year Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred, or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• 3 years of experience in Heavy Construction as well as Construction Supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• OSHA 30-hour training.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• In-depth knowledge of earth construction, encompassing technology, equipment, methods, engineering practices, drawings, as well as cost control and scheduling, contracts, jurisdictions, negotiations, engineering, estimating, schedules and safety requirements.
• Understanding of best practices for Erosion and Sediment Control implementation and maintenance.
• Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent supervisory skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to travel to visit work sites.
• Adept at supervising multiple tasks and people at the same time, even in rapidly changing situations.
• Exhibit strong judgment and the ability to make sound decisions.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance on job sites at all times.
• Knowledge of and ability to consistently adhere to all relevant safety standards.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand or walk frequently and for long durations.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to use hands and arms to grasp, reach for, handle and assemble or manipulate objects.
• Lift and carry materials and tools weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Climb up and down ladders and other objects.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl in construction areas, including confined spaces.
• 20/40 vision, with or without corrective lenses.
• Hear (naturally or with correction) on sites where the hearing of backup alarms or other sounds may be required.
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.