Job Title: Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

Location: Bridgeport, CT

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $130k (DOE) with excellent benefits and bonus program

Why Waters?

Waters Construction Company is an established organization with generations of hands on construction expertise.

We are a Connecticut based general contractor headquartered in Bridgeport, CT. While the organization has grown through decades of history, and is now an industry leader in the installation of specialty road pavements, our core business remains highways, road and bridge rehabilitation, site work, mass transit, utilities, and environmental remediation. Our financial and managerial strengths enable us to consistently deliver quality projects on schedule and within budget.

Waters is a family owned company that maintains a professional and welcoming atmosphere, holding true to the values of safety, quality, and efficiency passed down through the generations. We are comprised of highly skilled, ethical, and experienced managers, engineers, technical professionals, and tradesmen who are known for their broad construction expertise and long-term commitment to the organization. Our reputation is built on our people. Their expertise, adaptability, positivity, innovative project execution, and the respect for our customers, vendors, and subcontractors is what has kept Waters moving forward since 1960.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the infrastructure around us because we connect communities. Whether we are paving taxiways at the airport, rehabilitating bridges, or building at the train stations, these projects help bring people together.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Construction Project Manager to join our team in the Heavy Civil division. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing complex construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with safety and quality standards.

Mission for the position: We are looking for a manager that runs the day to day operations of complex projects ranging from $5M to $60M. We expect this leader to be independent and capable of managing several project engineers and superintendents, as well as foster relationships with clients and their representatives. Over time, the new Project Manager can grow into a senior management role.

Education: The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil Engineering but strong candidates with a solid background, experience, and knowledge of the industry will be considered

Compensation

Our investment is in you. At Waters we provide one of the most comprehensive and competitive packages in the industry.

Salary Range: Based on experience and skill levels - $130,000 and above

Insurance: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (100% paid for the individual, 50% for family members)

Bonus Program: Based on individual, company, and division performance

401k and Profit Sharing Plan: Safe harbor 401K profit sharing contribution is 3% of salary and 8% to 10% of total compensation. One-year vesting period for the profit sharing contribution.

Project Manager Competencies and Responsibilities

Position Competencies:

• Minimum of five (5) years of extensive experience reviewing, executing, and managing heavy civil infrastructure projects $5M and above.
• Proven knowledge of the civil industry, its safety and quality standards in particular
• Vast knowledge and deep understanding of the CTDOT processes and standards
• Excellent ability in leading and influencing people
• Ability to read, understand and interpret plans and drawings
• Ability to develop, update and analyze project schedules
• Proven knowledge and experience managing budgets, monitoring costs and reporting trends
• Experienced with billings for lump sum and unit price contracts and capable of independently managing
• Capable of managing more than one project at once
• Capable of performing the superintendent role if necessary

Personal and Cultural Competencies:

• Honest and with moral integrity
• Efficient and proactive
• Confident and Competent
• Organized and Focused on priorities
• Follow through on commitments and persistent
• Capable of analyzing data, assessing people and circumstances
• Detail oriented
• Ability to create a positive, enthusiastic and energetic work environment focused on the development of people

• Is a team-centered leader that will promote our safe, efficient, positive, respectful code of conduct
• This leader will be able to put its own ego aside and work on making the TEAM successful.
• Has a high level of energy is extroverted and is capable of infecting the division with energy and purpose
• Self-motivated without being egotistical. Will maintain an open mind to the possibilities, and ideas of their team. Will remain unbiased while leading the team
• Willing to work hard and willing to work with others

Company's website:

• www.watersconst.com/careers/job-openings/

Waters Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer