Heavy Civil Project Manager

Job Title: Heavy Civil Project Manager

Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompasses all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertically integrated business model allows us to handle small projects, large scale operations, and every tough job in between.

Our goal is to provide reliable products and sustainable solutions for innovative global infrastructure.

Position Scope

The Heavy Civil Project Manager will be located out of our general contracting division, based in Phoenix, Arizona. They help manage all activities associated with the construction of a project which may include projects in Texas. This will include managing or coordinating with a team of project coordinators, administrators, and other project or area managers.

We offer a competitive market-based salary and comprehensive benefits. Traveling will be required.

Primary Duties

• Oversee and direct all phases of a construction project, forecast job cost requirements, estimate change orders, track force account items for proper reimbursement, and create procedures for accomplishing the project.
• Communicate with Owner, other project personnel and coworkers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Review project proposals and plans to determine time frames, staffing requirements, project completion, schedules, and allotment of available resources.
• Evaluate all contractual terms and obligations of such projects to ensure compliance.
• Participate in onsite value engineering studies to minimize costs and maximize value.
• Ensure the project meets or exceeds cost budget and meet with VP or senior PM monthly to discuss progress.
• Account for change orders and force accounts accurately.
• Interface with necessary departments and subcontractors to determine the schedule of work and modify if required.
• Meet with customers/vendors/project personnel to identify barriers and resolutions to maximize production and minimize costs.
• Ensure all submittals, RFI's, and change orders are in accordance with contract documents and process.
• Set up project sites, including trailers, phones, and signing.
• Maintain submittal logbooks and quantity tracking.
• Prepare forecasts for upper management to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of all construction with owners, engineers, contractors, plants, and field crews.
• Determine proper procedures for completing a project by reviewing plans and specifications.
• Direct, coordinate, and monitor project teams to ensure overall quality of work.
• Develop, control, and update project schedules as required by contract documents.
• Identify situations not progressing productively and opportunities to improve the project.
• Review field operations to ensure a safe workplace.
• Provide project status reports and ensure plans adhere to contract specifications.
• Meet department milestones and goals, adhering to an approved budget.
• Contribute insights into job bidding to secure future work.
• Travel extensively for project management, with extensive time in the field.
• Responsible for project closeout.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years related experience as a PM in the horizontal construction industry.
• Minimum 3 years of construction experience on public works or DOT projects.
• Experience on Caltrans projects is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and high level of integrity.
• Professional with a growth mindset for long-term period.
• Clean driving record.
• Broad knowledge of construction methods.
• Good understanding of highway construction, blueprint reading, computer skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively for project management.

Work Environment

• Heavy travel and offsite living during project construction.
• Strenuous walking and requirement to wear protective personal protective equipment.
• Able to work in hot or cold outdoor temperatures and job site conditions.
• Must be able to operate personal or company vehicles for business purposes.

Fisher Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are a drug-free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.