About the Company:

Our client is a privately owned heavy civil general engineering contractor specializing in wastewater treatment plants and underground wet utilities. Headquartered in Northern California, they have multiple offices throughout the state. This position is for their office in the Coachella Valley, supporting large-scale infrastructure projects with the primary focus around wastewater treatment plants construction and rehabilitation, in both private and public sectors.

About the Position:

Our client is actively seeking a Project Manager specializing in heavy civil construction. This role involves overseeing both administrative and technical aspects of construction projects, ensuring effective job site management. Prior experience working for a contractor around WWTP’s is a requirement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Administration: Implement and manage project administration systems; oversee assigned job site personnel.
• Job Controls: Ensure accurate tracking of quantities, costs, revenue, and schedules.
• Stakeholder Relations: Cultivate and maintain relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, corporate management, and inspectors to foster long-term client partnerships.
• Financial Management: Oversee financial aspects of contracts, including progress billing, expenses, and job costing.
• Change Orders: Prepare and submit change order quotations to clients.
• Contract Compliance: Ensure adherence to contract terms and maintain quality control standards.
• Reporting: Generate accurate construction reports for projects.
• Procurement: Draft subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Scheduling: Develop and maintain project schedules.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent work experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience: 7–10 years in heavy civil construction working directly for/with a contractor, with specific experience in wastewater treatment plants, including new construction and rehabilitation, in both private and public works sectors.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with heavy civil construction practices, including wet utilities, grading, concrete, and paving.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in interpreting contract plans, specifications, and documents.
• Personal Attributes: Self-motivated, capable of independent operation, detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with CAD, Excel, Word, HCSS HeavyBid, Outlook, Adobe, Topcon 3-D Office, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam is preferred; ability to learn new software quickly is essential.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: Highly competitive and negotiable, based on experience and education.
• Profit-Sharing: Participation in the company's profit-sharing program.
• Insurance: Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement 401k company match up to 7% after 100 days.
• Paid Time Off: Includes holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Company Vehicle/Allowance: Provided with fuel card after a satisfactory driving history check.
• Cell Phone: Company-provided mobile phone.
• Relocation Assistance: Negotiable, if applicable.
• Our client is committed to delivering innovative solutions to challenging engineering projects and values integrity, accountability, and excellence in all endeavors.

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