What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asphalt Paving Project Manager position at Kerr Contractors?
Asphalt Paving Project Manager
About Our Company:
Established in 1988, Kerr Contractors is a leading heavy civil general contractor and construction management firm headquartered in Woodburn, Oregon. We are recognized as one of the region's most technically advanced earth-moving, road-building, and underground utility contractors. Our business is founded on trusting relationships, excellent service, workmanship with enduring character, and consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
Core Responsibilities: Asphalt Paving Project Manager
Established in 1988, Kerr Contractors is a leading heavy civil general contractor and construction management firm headquartered in Woodburn, Oregon. We are recognized as one of the region's most technically advanced earth-moving, road-building, and underground utility contractors. Our business is founded on trusting relationships, excellent service, workmanship with enduring character, and consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
Core Responsibilities: Asphalt Paving Project Manager
Safety Leadership
-Ensure safety protocols are followed and PPE, tools, and equipment are used consistently
-Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings/briefings
-Develop pre-construction safety plans with management team
-Promote and maintain safety culture as top priority
-Ensure safety protocols are followed and PPE, tools, and equipment are used consistently
-Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings/briefings
-Develop pre-construction safety plans with management team
-Promote and maintain safety culture as top priority
Quality & Values
-Ensure crews provide quality workmanship
-Implement systematic internal checks and QC processes
-Maintain double-check procedures
-Ensure Kerr Core Values are implemented and adhered to
Project Management
-Administer prime contracts, subcontracts, and paving truck fleet
-Manage communications and document control
-Handle change management and payments
-Monitor budget updates
-Review performance of direct reports
-Maintain schedule management
-Ensure profitable and timely execution of all assigned projects
-Keep daily job records and project documents current/accurate
-Resolve contract issues/conflicts promptly with Project owners/Suppliers/Subcontractors/other parties
-Conduct daily job costing of crew activities and trucking
Required Qualifications
-BS in Construction Management or equivalent job experience
-Minimum 10 years experience managing:
-Asphalt paving contracts
-Public works projects
-Private owner projects
-Site work
-Highway construction
-Road projects
-Utilities
-Airport projects
-Asphalt paving contracts
-Public works projects
-Private owner projects
-Site work
-Highway construction
-Road projects
-Utilities
-Airport projects
Proficient in:
-HCSS Heavy Job
-Electronic document control systems
-Project scheduling (MS Project, SureTrak, P6 or similar CPM software)
-Effectively resolving contract disputes
-Managing changes
-Handling multiple projects totaling $20M-$25M annually
-Plant mix operations
-Pit and aggregate production
-HCSS Heavy Job
-Electronic document control systems
-Project scheduling (MS Project, SureTrak, P6 or similar CPM software)
-Effectively resolving contract disputes
-Managing changes
-Handling multiple projects totaling $20M-$25M annually
-Plant mix operations
-Pit and aggregate production
Quality management including:
-Plant production testing
-Field placing testing
-Smoothness requirements
-Intelligent Compaction
-Plant production testing
-Field placing testing
-Smoothness requirements
-Intelligent Compaction
Preferred Qualification
ODOT and WSDOT paving project experience
*Must have valid license and acceptable driving record
*Must pass pre-employment drug screen
Jobsite location is anywhere from SW Washington to Portland Metro & Surrounding areas
The Kerr Advantage
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance ****(Employer pays monthly premiums for Medical & Dental after waiting period dependents included after additional waiting period - both fulfilling F/T successful employement at Kerr Contractors)
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
- Vacation Pay and paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Community involvement and team-building events
- Opportunity to work on landmark projects that shape our communities
Join Our Legacy of Excellence At Kerr Contractors, safety isn't just a priority – it's a core value that drives everything we do. If you're ready to take your safety leadership to the next level and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you!!
Apply now to be part of a team that's building a safer, stronger future – one project at a time Discover our projects and culture at kerrcontractors.com
As an equal opportunity employer, Kerr Contractors will hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Kerr Contractors also enforces a zero-tolerance drug policy.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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