Plans, directs, coordinates or budgets activities concerned with the construction and pavement of heavy/highway projects. Participates in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling and implementation.
Essential Functions
Manages project administration
Completes and maintains all project documentation, accurately and on time
Establish, update and communicate project schedule; ensure timely completion of project through schedule
Coordinate and document utility relocation efforts
Review owner initiated change orders and prepare cost estimates and change order submittals
Complete project closeout process
Manage subcontractors
Ensures compliance obligations are met (OSHA, EEO, etc)
Develops strong knowledge of all project plans, specs, subcontracts, PO's, shop drawings, and submittals
Communicates Effectively
Advises project supervisors of contract and subcontract requirements
Develops effective working relationships with owner, subs and suppliers
Communicates administrative procedures and specifications for project to applicable parties
Organize, conduct and represent company at project coordination meetings
Facilitates collaboration among owner, subs, suppliers and company personnel
Promotes and maintains safe work environment
Wears all prescribed PPE
Enforces safety policies and procedures
Education Qualifications
Required Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field; or equivalent work experience.
Experience Qualifications
Required 2 years' experience as a project manager in the heavy highway industry, OR 4+ years of experience as an assistant project manager with progressive work responsibilities
Preferred Prior experience in heavy highway construction
Skills and Abilities
Prior experience in heavy highway construction
Accountability
Communication
Decision Making/Decision Quality
Ethics/Integrity
Instills Trust
Develops Others
Results Driven
Resourcefulness
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Drivers License Required
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Continuous exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites, including heights, moving vehicles, and stopped traffic
Continuous exposure to a variety of different interior work locations, including field offices, job trailers, pickup trucks or other vehicles, and office locations. Indoor office environment includes computers, copy machines, fax machines, tablets and other mobile devices
Outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, precipitation, heat, humidity, dust, asphalt and/or concrete, dirt
Exposure to noise, including horns, mechanical equipment, heavy equipment, jackhammers
Fast paced and changing environments and priorities that are high stress and require mental dexterity and resilience
About Milestone Contractors
Milestone Contractors is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. Milestone Contractors is a fully integrated heavy construction company specializing in highway, bridge, asphalt and concrete paving and site development. Over its 30-year history, Milestone has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality, people and innovation. Milestone Contractors is a part of The Heritage Group's family of companies. Learn more at https://www.milestonelp.com/
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
