Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Project Manager of construction projects includes interfacing with the project owner or agent, scheduling crews and subcontractors, communicating to the Sales/Marketing Estimators any claims and determining as built quantities of work performed, properly invoicing for work completed, and is responsible for building the project within the estimated budget.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSThe Project Manager directly reports to and is accountable to the Area Manager.REQUIREMENTS:A. EDUCATIONMinimum qualifications are graduation from an accredited university with a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and five years of experience in construction management.B. LICENSING/REGISTRATIONSPreferred: OSHA Certification, CPPR training, CQC trainingTraffic Control Supervisor CertificationAsphalt Paving Levels 1 & 2C. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES1. Leadership and negotiating skills.2. The use of conversational, analytical, and observational skills, which demonstrate an ability to organize, control, and manage all areas of field operations for the road construction industry.3. Knowledge of materials, equipment, methods, and techniques used in road construction.4. Knowledge of possible defects and faults in work and of stages where such faults and defects are most readily ascertained.5. Ability to understand and interpret terms and specifications of contracts.6. Ability to conduct effective inspections in determining contract compliance.7. Ability to calculate figures and mathematical concepts.8. Knowledge of construction lien laws.D. JOB RESPONSIBILITIESThe Project Managers responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:1. Supervision and participation in securing compliance that contract work meets contract specifications.2. The accurate take-off of quantities and the determination of material requirements from project plans and specifications.3. The preparation of detailed resource requirements from the quantity take-offs and specifications.4. Coordination of subcontractors on jobs and maintenance of subcontractor progress.5. Preparation and submittal to owners or general contractors of schedules, material sources, claims, invoices, or any other required paperwork.6. Verification of subcontractor payments.7. Collection of accounts receivable.8. Analyzing estimates versus as-built costs from the job cost system.E. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL1. Enforce and abide by all rules listed in the Ajax employee handbook.2. Insure all Ajax quality standards are met.3. Insure adherence to all federal, state, local, and Ajax Safety and Environmental rules and regulations.F. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONSField operation, asphalt plants, lab, and office environment.Ability to work days, nights, and weekends as required.G. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The essential functions of this position include sitting, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, bending, trunk movements, lifting a minimum of 45 lbs., carrying, pushing/pulling, low-level work, dexterity of hands and fingers, seeing, hearing, and talking.H. CHARACTER REQUIREMENTSThis position demands an individual with the following strengths:1. Accurate and well organized2. Self-motivated3. Capable of making prompt and responsible decisions4. Ability to work well with subordinates, peers, and supervisors5. Good communication skills6. Maintaining a well-groomed, professional appearance7. AmbitiousI. ATTENDANCE AND RELIABILITY1. Reporting to work on time, after lunch, and not leaving early unless authorized.2. Always providing proper notification and advance notice of absence.3. Not abusing or taking advantage of personal days off.4. Maintaining work area in a neat and orderly manner.5. Performing such other duties as may be required.BENEFITSAjax offers competitive pay and has excellent benefits; comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k) with discretionary employer match, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health and wellness program, direct deposit, referral bonuses, paid vacation and holidays.Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity