About the Role
MLJ Contracting is seeking to support the Rehabilitation of the Northbound Gold Star Bridge in New London, Connecticut. This high-profile infrastructure project involves complex steel reinforcement and repairs, deck replacement, and additional structural improvements to one of the region’s most critical transportation corridors. The role leads the planning and development of all project deliverables and is responsible for managing the budget, work plan, and all project management procedures. The role works to deliver the project on time, in accordance with the contract plans, specifications, and under budget.
Responsibilities
- Supervise Assistant Project Managers and project team members.
- Serve as the primary client agency contact.
- Ensure jobsite meets all OSHA standards, including cleanliness.
- Ensure adherence to all site safety protocols.
- Develop, maintain, and update construction CPM schedules, including cost-loading and resource-loading.
- Collaborate with the scheduler to prepare schedule updates and monthly narratives.
- Review monthly schedule reports and narratives prepared by the scheduler for owner submission.
- Create and update two-week look-ahead schedules.
- Lead team in preparing construction plans, safety procedures, and quality work plans.
- Prepare, review, update, and report on construction cost reports and labor productivity reports.
- Prepare, review, submit, and track Requests for Information, Change Orders, correspondence, and transmittals using project management software.
- Control material deliveries, production schedule, and long lead-time items.
- Review and approve material and subcontractor invoices.
- Prepare and update the project construction schedule.
- Efficiently maintain all records and files in the Field Office.
- Supervise and coordinate the work of superintendents, project engineers, and field engineers.
- Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of related construction project management experience.
- Heavy Civil Bridge/Site experience preferred.
- CTDOT and other public agency experience highly preferred.
- Excellent communication and management skills.
- Ability to read and understand plans and drawings.
- Proficiency in standard business software (Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe).
- Proficiency in construction-oriented project management software programs.
- Strong project financial management skills.
- Knowledge of scheduling software, Primavera P6, is a plus.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation programs is a plus.
- Ability to make decisions and work independently.
- Ability to meet critical project milestones.
- Willingness to coordinate and work in a team environment.
Skills
- Communication
- Management
- Plan and drawing interpretation
- Excel
- Word
- Outlook
- Adobe
- Construction project management software
- Financial management
- Scheduling software (Primavera P6)
- AutoCAD
- MicroStation
- Decision-making
- Independent work
- Meeting critical project milestones
- Teamwork
Location
- New London, Connecticut
Experience Level
- Minimum of 10 years of related construction project management experience
Education Level
- Degree in Construction Management
- Degree in Engineering
- Degree in Business
- Degree in a related field
- Equivalent years’ experience
Salary/Compensations
- $160,000—$220,000 USD
About the Company
- Recently ranked as a best U.S. construction workplace by Fortune Magazine.
- Driven by passion and built on trust.
- Values employee well-being, talent, and career aspirations.
- Premier general contractor in the heavy construction market.
- Successfully performs major public works projects for client agencies.
- Committed to quality workmanship and engaging projects.
- Maintains the highest standards of safety and professionalism.
