Project Manager

Job Title

Heavy Civil Project Manager

Job Description

Martins Construction, a Posillico Company, is one of the Mid-Atlantic region's most prominent general contractors in heavy highway and bridge construction. Reinforcing that reputation is the commitment from our tightly-knit group of project managers and field crews who ensure that unmatched quality, value, and integrity are built into every one of our projects. Since 1993, Martins Construction has consistently tackled some of the region's largest and most challenging projects with safety, reliability, and efficiency. Our expertise span multiple core segments of the heavy highway and bridge construction arena, across Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities are planning, directing, and coordinating construction activities associated with heavy civil projects, mainly construction, repair and maintenance of roads, bridges and underground utilities. The position is further expected to participate in and positively contribute to the conceptual development of project estimates and work-plans followed by overseeing the projects' organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Work with the safety managers and executive team to create and maintain a project level safety plan providing a framework for the consistent implementation of safety procedures and safe work practices.
• Plan, organize and direct all activities related to assigned construction projects.
• Monitor the performance of assigned project teams.
• Prepare resourcing, scheduling and budgeting plans to achieve project goals and be accountable for the respective performance of the project.
• Generate and track budget estimates and provide weekly/monthly reports regarding progress and cost.
• Negotiate, draft and manage subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Coordinate submittals and schedules with third parties to ensure quality, compliance and timeliness.
• Represent the company in project meetings; provide technical advice to resolve discrepancies, improve overall quality, ensure safety and reduce costs.
• Create, distribute and oversee the compliant execution of work plans that describe the sequencing, means and methods as well as associated risk factors.
• Prepare project schedules aim at successful delivery of projects in consideration of realistic material, equipment and human resource constraints.
• Manage contract change processes in response to differing conditions, delays, inclement weather or other unforeseen events.
• Collect and track project quantities, generate invoices, approve vendor/sub-contractor invoices and report deviations from estimates.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• Minimum of a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or other related degree.
• 7+ years of related experience, 2+ years project management experience preferred in heavy construction (roads, bridges and underground utilities).
• Must be capable of meeting deadlines, self-motivated, detail oriented; have above average interpersonal skills and have excellent follow-through capability.
• General knowledge of construction contract language and principles of dispute resolution.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency and working knowledge of project management and CPM scheduling software such as Sage Timberline, HCSS Heavy Bid/Heavy Job, Viewpoint, Procore, MS Project, Primavera P6 or other similar tools.
• Verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are essential to this position.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment; able to accurately process construction plans and documents, provide technical engineering advice in the context of complex civil engineering projects, perform duties in a timely manner, be highly organized and able to interface and communicate effectively with company, clients and field personnel at all levels.
• Travel to LOCAL jobsites 2-3 times per week.

Reports to: Project Executive Location: Falls Church, Virginia (Main Office) Compensation: $130,000 to $155,000 annually commensurate with experience Comprehensive benefits offered to eligible employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; FSA; short- and long-term disability; identity theft protection; 401(k); employee assistance program; and paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Martins Construction is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and that is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment-related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics or other legally protected personal characteristic.