Project Manager - Littleton, United States - Associate Staffing

Description

• Responsible for all aspects of paving contracts including contract administration, job cost tracking, collections, and project close out.
• Phases of project administration include but are not limited to: functioning as the customers primary point of contact; scheduling work to be completed; managing subcontractors, and overseeing all administrative matters related to assigned projects.
• Responsibilities will include some estimating.
• At this client, successful projects are measured by:

1) zero safety incidents,

2) profitability

3) contractual commitments,

4) project documentation

5) project conformance and

6) project communication.

Responsibilities

• Defining and executing project plans including scope, specifications, action plans, timelines, and task assignments.
• Documenting project plans keeping records on project activities.
• Contract management including cost estimating, subcontracting, change orders, value engineering, claims disputes, materials management, warranty management, quality management and environmental management.
• Partnering with internal and external customers, leaders, and team members to communicate and execute on project plans.
• This includes building a positive team culture and resolving conflicts.
• Developing positive relationships with the general public, fielding questions and resolving issues and complaints.
• Project start-up and close-out activities ensuring all regulatory requirements are met, documents are submitted, and the project meets all applicable standards.
• This position is 85% in the field and 15% in the office.
• May be called upon at the discretion of management to perform other duties not listed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Very strong verbal and written communication skills and comfortable interacting with a variety of internal and external customers. Strong computer skills including standard Microsoft Office applications, budgeting software and scheduling software.
• Ability to motivate and foster relationships to enhance a cooperative team environment.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with customer representatives and officials from local agencies.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and job related disputes in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Ability to manage time, tasks and resources on multiple operations effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekend hours.
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management or related field or equivalent experience required
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required with a priority on CDOT, County, Municipal, Commercial and Residential Development projects
• Knowledge of CDOT regulations, specifications and procedures for highway construction projects and traffic safety
• Project management and field supervisory experience
• Thorough understanding of asphalt paving, grading and related subcontractor operations required.