Deputy Project Manager

Overview

Job Title: Deputy Project Manager - Heavy Civil Earthwork - Utah

Wage: 85K-105K

Bonus: 20% Target

Vehicle: Company Truck w/ Gas Card

401k - 6% Match

Profit Sharing

Job Summary: Under the guidance of the Project Manager / Senior Project manager this position is responsible for the
overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY: Provide overall administrative and technical direction for one large, complex project. May direct several small and/or medium-sized projects through subordinate managers. Exercises ultimate authority on assigned project, with a specific focus on large earthwork and land development projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Visualize, fulfill, and implement the vision and core values.
• Plan, organize and staff key field positions through regional department heads, subordinate project managers, construction managers, etc.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with client and A/E contacts, to facilitate construction activities.
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Represent the company in project meetings, assist in labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect the company's interest and simultaneously maintain a good relationship with the Client.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.

Education and/or Experience:

• 4-year engineering/construction management degree or equivalent,
• 3+ years of Construction Management experience a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large earthwork and land development projects, including grading, excavation, soil stabilization, and site utilities installation.

Individual Development (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Individual must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities; superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential. Significant business skill required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of earthwork construction processes and best practices.
• Basic knowledge of the construction industry.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work towards and reach deadlines.

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.