Deputy Project Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Reviews and approves vendor and subcontractor invoices, resolving discrepancies.
• Oversees completion of all required permits, approvals, and required inspections are scheduled and completed.
• Participates 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, and value engineering
• Maintains regular communication with field engineers and a part-time Superintendent 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

• 7+ years related experience required with experience as a Project Engineer on heavy civil and transit work.
• Exposure on projects at $5 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

• 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.
• 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..

• Ability in supervising and motivating subordinates, or dedicated desire to learn 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.
• Developing leadership and business acumen skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Capacity to forecast and manage costs.

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.