Heavy Civil Project Manager - Fisher Industries

Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompass all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertically integrated business model allows us to handle small projects, large-scale operations, and every tough job in between. Our goal is to provide reliable products and sustainable solutions for innovative global infrastructure. For additional information about our company, visit our website at

POSITION SCOPE

The Project Manager works with clients and stakeholders to define the project's goals, scope, and deliverables. They also manage the project's resources, schedule, and risk, and ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget. They help manage all activities associated with the construction of projects and will include managing or coordinating with a team of project coordinators, administrators, and other project or area managers.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Oversees and directs all phases of a construction project, forecast job cost requirements, estimate change orders and track force account items for proper reimbursement, creates procedures for accomplishing the project. Always communicate with Owner, other project personnel and coworkers in a courteous and professional manner
• Reviews project proposals and plans to determine time frames, staffing requirements, project completion, schedules, and allotment of available resources.
• Ensures all contractual terms and obligations of such projects are maintained.
• Participate in onsite value engineering studies to minimize costs / maximize value.
• Ensures project meets or exceeds cost budget. Meet with VP or senior PM monthly to discuss.
• Assures proper accounting for change orders and force accounts
• Interfaces with necessary departments and subcontractors to determine the schedule of work and modify if required
• Meet with customers / vendors / project personnel to identify barriers with resolutions to maximize production and minimize costs.
• Ensure all submittals, RFI's, and change orders are in accordance with the contact documents and process in accordance with needs.
• Project set up including trailers, phones, signing.
• Update and maintain submittal logbooks, quantity tracking.
• Prepares forecasts for upper management meet with key personnel to ensure timeliness of project.
• Meets with owners, engineers, contractors, plants, and field crews to verify accuracy and completeness of all construction.
• Review plans and specifications and determine proper procedures for completing a project.
• Directs, coordinates, and monitors activities being completed by project teams to ensure the overall quality of work.
• Developing, controlling, and updating of project schedules as required by the contract documents
• Be continuously on the alert for situations that are not progressing productively and for opportunities to improve the project.
• Review field operations and ensure that the project provides a safe workplace.
• Prepare project status reports and work to ensure plans adhere to contract specifications.
• Ensure that project / department milestones / goals are met and are adhered to an approved budget.
• Provide insight into jobs bidding to help secure future work.
• Willing to travel. Extensive time in field for project management
• Responsible for project closeout.
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 years related experience as a PM in the horizontal construction industry
• Minimum 3 years of construction experience on public works or DOT projects
• Experience on Caltrans projects is preferred
• Bachelor degree in construction management or civil engineering preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a high level of integrity
• Professional with a growth mindset for a long-term period
• Clean driving record
• Broad knowledge of construction methods
• Good understanding of highway construction, blueprint reading, computer skills
• Heavy travel and offsite living during project construction
• Strenuous walking and required to wear protective personal protective equipment
• Able to work in hot or cold outdoor temperatures and job site conditions
• Must be able to operate personal or company vehicles for business purposes

Fisher Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

We are a drug-free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.

If you require an accommodation with applying, please email or call the HR Department at (701) to request accommodations. This email is only to request accommodation for the application process and is not an email to inquire about the status of your application.