Manage heavy civil and transit construction projects from estimating through completion. Responsibilities include developing budgets and schedules, coordinating labor, equipment, materials, permits, inspections, design reviews, safety, procurement, field teams, quality control, cost forecasting, and client communications. The role manages projects valued at $50 million or more and participates in securing new work, estimating, constructability reviews, and alternative delivery projects.
Stacy Witbeck is growing our team in our Southern CA region. As an earlier-career opportunity to be a Project Manager for an employee-owned company, you will be joining a high-performing group of professionals in the region. We have a solid reputation in the industry based on our commitment to building great work, but also for our relationships built through trust and integrity. We have a deeply committed collective of owners and we would like you to come run this company with us. Come see why we think “it’s good to be us”.
This role will suit those seeking cradle-to-grave project experience; participating in the estimating portion and moving on to manage and build the work. Those with low bid experience that enjoy the challenges of pursuing and chasing the work that they go on to manage will be motivated by this job. We have an excellent culture, and we know how to win and how to execute.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Develops and monitors project budgets and schedules, ensuring timely, cost-effective completion.
- Determines project labor, tools, equipment, and material needs; ensures timely procurement based on production and installation lead times.
- Oversees and directs the team for completion of all required permits, approvals, and required inspections are scheduled and completed.
- Participate in securing new work including developing project approach, project interviewing, and estimating
- Where applicable, participate in design coordination that may include scheduling and prioritization, constructability reviews, and value engineering
- Maintains regular communication with field coordinators/construction managers to ensure quality control and adherence to project schedules.
- Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of safety requirements; Ensures guidelines and programs are enforced to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
- Participates in the research and development of new construction materials and methods as required.
- Reports on project status regularly through meetings or written correspondence.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
**Please note--Requirements are essential, but preferences have flexibility. **
Requirements:
Requirements:
- 10+ years related experience required with experience managing/supervising heavy civil and transit work.
- Experience managing projects at $50 million+ in value.
- Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions.
- Proficient in Excel and Office Suite.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Valid Driver’s License required
- Travel will be required
Preferences:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience in lieu of.
- Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
- Those with alternative delivery experience are always encouraged to apply.
- Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
- Preference for those who enjoy a collaborative, team-driven work style.
- Experience with a wide variety of software and platforms are not required but may help your candidacy which may include the following: Cloud-based collaborative software, Teams, Smartsheet, HeavyJob, HeavyBid, P6, Primavera Cloud, ProCore, etc.. This list is not exhaustive
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Superior ability in supervising and motivating subordinates within the framework of a collaborative, employee-owned business model.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.
- Proven leadership and business acumen skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
- Capacity to forecast and manage costs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Position requires daily in-person attendance at the workplace.
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
**At this time, no candidates presented through external staffing/recruiting agencies will be considered. Any resumes submitted to Stacy and Witbeck Inc. (SWI) will be considered the sole property of Stacy and Witbeck. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, SWI will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, SWI explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Stacy and Witbeck, Inc..
What we have to offer:
- Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
- We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.**Benefits and employee costs are subject to change
- HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
- Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.
About
We are passionate about public infrastructure, and our track record shows it.We are a full-service contractor that can manage, and self-perform, the entirety of heavy civil infrastructure projects, from start to finish. We have a reputation for being the go-to contractor for complex urban transit projects that require a partner that understands how to make alternative delivery projects successful.From classic streetcars to high-speed rail, we have completed some of the most innovative and iconic transit systems in the United States. We leverage our experience building more than 650 miles of track to support construction of a wide range of infrastructure projects in complex environments and challenging terrain across the country.
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