Project Manager

Job Summary

Under general direction of the Asst. Regional Manager, responsible for oversight of strategy implementation and business activity of construction and manufacturing operations in an assigned market area within the region.

Main Responsibilities

Culture, Strategy and Leadership

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Support execution of regional business strategy and initiatives aligning with company strategy, goals, and objectives
• Provide solid leadership and direction to operations teams within assigned area; set clear expectations and hold teams accountable for results
• Provide mentorship to team leaders, and support team development and professional growth
• Oversee execution of initiatives supporting recruiting and retention of high-performing teams
• Support organizational change initiatives necessary to maintain a dynamic and flexible business model
• Develop and maintain relationships with representatives from local, state, and federal entities, customers, and suppliers

Operations Management

• Lead all aspects of manufacturing and construction operations in assigned market area
• Coordinate and direct utilization of resources, equipment, and personnel involved in projects within assigned area
• Participate in construction and production planning processes, budgeting, and capital planning to support operations
• Promote effective utilization of plants, equipment, and personnel; monitor daily labor and materials yields
• Review schedules, job cost estimates, and bidding information within scope of assigned market area
• Collaborate with customers, job owners, agency representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, and construction and manufacturing supervisors to resolve issues and improve operational efficiency, quality, and service
• Prepare and reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjust operational schedules as necessary
• Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to schedules
• Develop knowledge of market area, products, sales policies, and regulatory requirements impacting operations
• Ensure operations are aligned with safety, environmental, and other regulatory requirements

Financial Management

• Participate in regional budgeting, financial planning and forecasting processes
• Review market analysis data and provide recommendations to regional leadership regarding operational goals, and market growth
• Hold operational teams accountable for meeting operational goals and achievement of financial results
• Develop and submit budgets and capital plans; routinely review operational expenses
• Analyze, interpret, and present financial and operational data to Simon and Colas leadership teams
• Ensure business practices follow ethics policies, financial best practices, and regulatory requirements

Education & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management, related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid drivers’ license and ability to maintain a clean driving record
• 7+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, aggregate materials manufacturing and/or related field
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams
• Computer skills, including use of Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop others, define goals and objectives, and hold others accountable
• Ability to engage with employees at all levels and inspire them to achieve success
• Experience working with financial statements, analyzing financial data, preparing budgets, and managing capital
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and solve complex problems
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to effectively present information to individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community and resolve problems

Physical Requirements

• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to sit for long periods at a desk using a computer
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Exposure to typical construction/industrial site conditions, including dust/chemicals and loud noise, heavy equipment and machinery, all weather conditions, and walking across uneven terrain
• Travel with overnight stays away from home
• Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear), and perform tasks requiring visual acuity
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and PAT (physical abilities test).