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Heavy Civil Project Manager

Las Vegas NV

$140,000 - $175,000

About the Company:

Established in 1970, the company began as a modest enterprise in Reno, Nevada, and has since relocated its headquarters to Las Vegas. Over the years, it has expanded its operations across multiple states, including Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, and Utah, focusing on heavy civil construction projects. The company's expertise encompasses the installation of pipelines for water, sewer, and storm drain systems, as well as mass grading, concrete structures, pump stations, reservoirs, and related infrastructure. Project sizes have varied, ranging from $20,000 to over $53 million. Since its inception, the company has maintained affiliations with various labor unions, such as the Operating Engineers, Laborers, Cement Masons, Carpenters, and Teamsters. It holds active contractor licenses in Nevada and California.

About the Position:

The company is actively seeking a Project Manager specializing in heavy civil construction. This role involves overseeing both administrative and technical facets of construction projects, ensuring effective job site management.

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: Minimum of 10 years in heavy civil construction, preferably in wet utilities, within private or public 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, 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.
  • Paid Time Off: Includes holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
  • Company Vehicle: Provided with fuel after a probationary period and a satisfactory driving history check.
  • Cell Phone: Company-provided mobile phone.
  • Relocation Assistance: Negotiable, if applicable.

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