Civil Construction Project Manager - MJ Hughes Construction

Vancouver, WA 98662

Job Purpose and Required Outcomes

The Project Manager (PM) ensures that all project goals are achieved while fostering positive relationships with MJ Hughes staff, clients, and trade partners.
Goals are set for each project relating to the schedule, budget, safety, quality and working environment and these goals require the Project Manager’s pro-active planning and leadership to steer the projects to a successful completion for all stakeholders.
This position works very closely with the project owner, project superintendent and project engineer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
The following duties are representative of the job but are not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned as needed.

Leadership

Act as a steward of MJ Hughes culture – who we are and how we behave
Model and communicate MJ Hughes safety standards
Proactive, self-starting, self-managing
Takes personal ownership of the project
Makes day to day decisions that enhance profitability without sacrificing our values or relationships
Grow and mentor Project Engineers, Interns, and Peers
Responsible for identifying and then mitigating and reporting project risks

Frequent Tasks Performed

Manage and/or personally perform all or part of the buyout process including authoring purchase orders and subcontracts
Create and maintain project schedule as well as weekly look ahead schedules
Manage change order process with the project owner and trade partners, including identification, preparation and timely submittal of protests and requests for equitable adjustments or claims following vigorous efforts to negotiate reasonable resolutions to the issue
Manage submittal and RFI processes including logs
Manage QA/QC process for project in partnership with the Project Superintendent
Prepare and present to executive team detailed and accurate monthly project status updates
Understand and ensure compliance with all contract, specification and drawing requirements, restrictions or expectations
Set up and coordinate weekly job meetings and minutes
Create, Monitor, Update and Forecast costs and revenues on a line by line basis
Maintain job files and as-built plans.
Frequent verbal and written communication with general contractors, subcontractors, and/or owners’ representatives.
Other duties as assigned – especially at times where your primary job function may not have a full time need or a job size requires you to wear multiple hats, you may be asked to perform duties typically assigned to a different role to both keep you busy and to expand your skillset

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, or similar degree (preferred)
Previous work experience in construction management or another similar role
Previous experience in a leadership role with strong and proven leadership skills
Extensive previous work experience managing budgets for construction projects
Excellent knowledge of construction materials, equipment and processes
Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
Conflict resolution and conflict management experience
Heavy/Highway experience preferred
Familiar with bridge construction, structural concrete, grading, drainage, paving (asphalt and concrete), retaining walls, and all other highway construction scopes.
Intermediate skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including MS Project.
Ability to learn new computer programs quickly.
Previous experience in HCSS HeavyBid and HeavyJob programs, as well as Dexter and Chaney’s Spectrum preferred.
Knowledge of Primavera construction scheduling software.
Knowledge of Bluebeam PDF software.
Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail oriented.
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, including negotiation skills.
Ability to multi-task and work on several projects in various stages of completion.
Strong understanding of Construction Quality Control methods
Ability to work with a variety of personality types
Able to plan ahead and visualize the work
Positive Attitude
Highly organized
Good driving record

Source : MJ Hughes Construction