SIMON | Project Manager

Job Summary:

Plans, oversees and directs all phases of construction projects; may have direct reports, including, but not limited to, assistant project managers/estimators, and superintendents.

Main Responsibilities:

•    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 core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies 
•    Partner with management teams to effectively utilize all resources, including personnel in order to complete assigned construction projects
•    Attend preconstruction meetings and weekly progress meetings
•    Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel and subcontractors; communicate with engineers, inspectors, suppliers, etc.
•    Ensure timely delivery of materials
•    Schedule utility locates as required
•    Monitor traffic control on projects and meet all reporting requirements
•    Maintain a project diary and provide project updates to management
•    Ensure the company complies OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulations and reporting requirements
•    Coordinate with project superintendents, project engineers, and foreman to ensure targets and deadlines are met
•    Prepare and maintain time-phase charts, subcontracts, purchase orders, material orders, and schedules
•    Prepare documents related to project planning and construction
•    Make decisions concerning equipment needs, sequence of operations, and required staffing
•    Maintain effective working relationships and effectively communicate with subcontractors and company business departments; support other department personnel as required
•    Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts
•    Promote and facilitate employee training, mentoring, and development for assigned direct reports; address performance concerns as needed
•    Safely operate company vehicles and/or equipment
•    Perform other duties as assigned

Education:

•    Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering or equivalent combination of education and work experience
•    Valid Driver’s License and clean driving history required

Skills:

•    3+ years of progressive experience in construction operations, project management/estimating or related role
•    Background in heavy highway, municipal, and/or commercial construction preferred
•    HCSS, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam and/or similar program experience preferred
•    Proficiency in use of computers and mobile devices (Android/iOS), including MS Office programs required

Physical Requirements:

•    Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
•    Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
•    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
•    Regularly required to operate a vehicle to travel to and from work sites 
•    Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
•    Frequently required to stand/work on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
•    Frequently required to sit for long periods at a desk using a computer
•    Frequently exposed to typical construction site conditions, including dust and loud noise, and all weather conditions

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation*: $80,000-$110,000 DOE

*Estimated target starting compensation; actual compensation to be determined based on assessment of an individual's qualifications, education, and experience relevant to the role.

Benefits: All full-time hourly employees are eligible to participate in Simon benefits as defined in plan documents. Available benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, term life insurance, supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, 401K with company match, short-term disability, flexible spending plan, and education assistance. Other benefits include eight paid holidays and access to available company discounts. 

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Application window anticipated to close on 01/12/2025; open until filled.