Job Title: Road/Highway Construction Project Manager/Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Marietta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with experience in Heavy Road/Highway Construction and/or multi-use trail projects. This position will work under the supervision of a Georgia-registered Professional Engineer (PE).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (MANDATORY)
- 5+ years of experience managing road infrastructure projects
- Seeking a candidate with direct road construction experience on the contractor side, preferably with hands-on experience managing and executing road construction projects. Primarily/Mostly owner, engineering, or consulting backgrounds may not be considered.
- Proficiency with MS Project and Bluebeam/AutoCAD
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents and drawings
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet stringent deadlines
- EIT exam passed is a strong plus
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate all construction operations
- Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring deadlines are met
- Conduct regular site visits to inspect work progress and quality control
- Coordinate and schedule subcontractors
- Purchase construction materials
- Prepare subcontractor agreements
- Prepare project submittals
- Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines
- Prepare Requests for Information (RFIs) as needed
- Prepare pay applications and invoices
- Review and approve invoices from subcontractors and suppliers
- Locate and research public bid opportunities for potential projects that align with company capabilities
- Interpret drawings and technical documents to prepare project estimates
- Complete bid takeoffs by estimating the material, equipment, and labor quantities required to complete proposed projects
- Perform unit price cost analysis
- Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers
- Maintain and update the construction-related materials pricing database
- Coordinate the preparation of bid proposal packages
- Prepare estimate summaries for bids and complete bid documents
- Attend bid openings and review post-bid information to ensure scopes of work are correct and accurate