Civil Project Manager

Company Description

Garrett Excavating LLC is a family business based in Cincinnati, OH, focused on building trust and exceeding expectations in the construction industry. Our team is equipped with top-of-the-line machinery and equipment to ensure your project is in capable hands.

Position Summary:

This position is our leader overseeing all aspects of active projects and is integral to our overall company success. The Project Manager is responsible for all projects beginning with pre-construction planning through final punch list completion. The Project Manager will maintain an active role on work sites through in-person site visits, regular meetings with Foreman, leading remarkable team meetings, audit inventory of equipment and materials, Managing staff scheduling, and leading the way in staff morale. 

Primary Duties:

• Lead by example in all aspects of work.
• Lead a high-performing team by facilitating pre-construction hand off meetings, regular site visits, regular foreman huddles, and overseeing all aspects of assigned projects in order to serve our customers.
• Consistently review project specifications ( site plans, shop drawings, SOPs, etc.)  to determine staffing, materials, tools, and equipment needed prior to delegating tasks or reporting to a site. 
• Consistently review project budgets and schedules in order to stay ahead of roadblocks, potential issues, customer needs, and foreman deadlines. 
• Communicate effectively to foreman, general contractors, and customers regarding plans on time allotment, tools needed, and order of work. 
• Ensure projects remain within budgeted cost and time through detailed documentation of all aspects of assigned projects. 
• Manage, coach, and mentor field team in order to assist both employees and GE in reaching desired goals and outcomes. 
• Remain responsible for and focused on personal and professional growth. 
• Maintain and exceed safe work environment requirements set forth by GE and OSHA. 
• Assist team with site work including excavating and grading, as needed.
• Manage a full range of projects including residential and commercial site work.
• Continually adapt to weather conditions to complete jobs year round. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Willingness and desire to get dirty and in the trenches with your team
• Passion for developing people
• 5 years of management experience
• 5 years experience supervising direct reports
• 10 years of civil construction experience
• Ability to run various pieces of equipment (Skid Steer, Excavator, Loader, Dozer)
• Ability to communicate clearly to team and other contractors on site
• Ability to fully understand the construction process and requirements to perform a satisfactory result
• Willingness to create a culture of accountability, hard work and fun. This means having hard conversations. 
• Must be able to solve complicated problems, in a timely manner.
• Be able to follow, develop, and manage systems to create satisfactory results. 
• Desire to achieve the best result for our customers
• Basic construction or mechanical knowledge
• Knowledge of standard construction equipment and materials
• Ability to communicate effectively and to collaborate with Equipment Operators, Foreman, Project Managers, GCs and other necessary construction personnel.
• Must be physically fit to perform manual labor in all types of environments and conditions, including heavy lifting (in excess of 50 lbs.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous leadership/management experience
• OSHA 30 Construction Certification. 
• Usable knowledge of construction best practices. 
• Strong site excavation and development construction management knowledge
• Excellent technical skills and understanding of construction methods, contracts, and blueprints.
• Usable knowledge of computer and mobile softwares.

Compensation and Benefits:

• We offer competitive pay
• Paid Vacation
• Health Insurance
• OSHA Training and more.

Employment Requirements:

• Valid, non-restrictive Driver’s License.
• Background check
• Must be able to pass a Human Performance Evaluation (HPE)