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About the Role
Manages and coordinates all aspects of construction projects, including executing plans, organizing, budgeting, and cost reporting. Ensures that project goals are met on schedule and within budget, while maintaining quality and safety standards. Supervises department staff to achieve objectives.
Responsibilities
- Reviews project proposals to define timelines, procedures, staffing, and resource allocation.
- Coordinates with department managers to establish work plans and staffing for project phases.
- Ensures project activities comply with government regulations.
- Verifies estimates based on detailed review of proposal specifications.
- Attends and leads meetings with project staff and management to communicate project requirements.
- Supervises project activities to ensure execution aligns with designs, budgets, and schedules, and addresses deviations.
- Assists in resolving issues that arise during project execution.
- Monitors efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance.
- Manages financial aspects of contracts.
- Supervises and coordinates onsite activities and directs onsite staff.
- Ensures quality, productivity, and safety standards are met.
- Provides technical assistance and makes recommendations.
- Monitors safety programs.
- Represents the company in project meetings.
- Assists in preparing written reports and updates for management, clients, and project teams.
- Hires, trains, and manages staff performance.
- Administers financial tracking systems to monitor project costs and estimates.
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of construction management experience in a heavy civil environment.
- Thorough knowledge of construction industry practices, methods, processes, and standards.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or Project Management (extensive experience in military, railroad/construction, or related field considered in lieu of degree).
- Working knowledge of basic project accounting, project controls (cost, schedule, change management, etc.), material management, contract management, subcontract management, safety, and quality.
- Strong management skills with the ability to lead and motivate employees.
- Proven track record of successfully executing projects on schedule and within budget.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong client relations, influencing, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Skills
- Construction management
- Project management
- Budgeting
- Cost reporting
- Staff supervision
- Regulatory compliance
- Estimating
- Meeting facilitation
- Problem-solving
- Financial management
- Contract management
- Subcontract management
- Safety management
- Quality assurance
- Technical assistance
- Report writing
- Client relations
- Influencing skills
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Office suite
Location
- Construction sites
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or Project Management
Salary/Compensations
- $140000 - $180000 / year
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Performance incentives
About the Company
- RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider.
- With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company.
- We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity.
- We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.
Equal Opportunity
- RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.