Construction Project Manager
Company Description
Southland Construction, Inc. is a general contractor providing vertical, heavy highway, and utility construction services in Florida since 1977. Southland has employed as many as 240 full time experienced people with a wide variety of talents second to none in the construction industry. We perform services for both public and private clients ranging from $200,000 to $100 million.
Job Description
Project Manager Responsibilities:
- Supervises on-site Project Superintendents and Project Engineers.
- Optimizes the operations means and methods with the Project Engineers
- Controls the progress of the operation to meet the objectives.
- Determines the suppliers and the subcontractors with General Manager and General Superintendent.
- Develops project schedule.
- Prepares and assists in weekly project update meetings.
- Ensures project quality on the project and respects commitments with the client.
- Reviews and approves all change order requests.
- Is responsible for and completes project budget.
- Controls project expenses.
- Approves invoices.
- Prepares the final quantities report.
- Recommends and proposes technical solutions.
- Maintains professional relationship with client(s).
- Responsible for maintaining safety on the project at all time.
- Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Project Manager Requirements:
- Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience managing heavy highway construction sites
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field is preferred
- Track record of managing and completing projects on time and within budget
- Ability to communicate with all levels of employees. Ability to effectively work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Additional Information
Benefits Offered:
- Health insurance (Base Plan 100% paid for – employees and employee children under the age of 26)
- Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness, Legal
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with company match
- Company vehicle and/or allowance with E-Pass and Fuel Card
- Company cell phone, laptop