Project Manager

Richmond, Indiana

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2 days ago

Job Description

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The Project Manager plans, coordinates, and manages the delivery of heavy civil and highway construction projects at Milestone Contractors LP, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for core project lifecycle functions, from project setup and scheduling through field coordination, subcontractor management, change management, and project closeout, and serves as the primary point of accountability for project performance across internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and owner representatives.

Essential Functions:

Manages project administration and ensures all project documentation is accurate, complete, and maintained on time throughout the project lifecycle
Establishes, updates, and communicates the project schedule, monitoring progress and driving timely completion through proactive planning and cross-functional coordination
Develops and maintains strong working knowledge of all project plans, specifications, subcontracts, purchase orders, shop drawings, and submittals to support accurate field execution and contractual compliance
Manages subcontractors throughout project execution, ensuring performance, compliance with subcontract requirements, and alignment with project scope, schedule, and quality standards
Reviews owner-initiated change orders, prepares detailed cost estimates and change order submittals, and communicates cost and schedule impacts in alignment with contractual requirements
Coordinates and documents utility relocation efforts, engaging applicable parties proactively to minimize schedule impacts and meet regulatory and relocation agreement requirements
Ensures compliance with all applicable contractual, regulatory, and organizational requirements, including OSHA, EEO, and site-specific standards
Advises project supervisors and field personnel on contract and subcontract requirements, scope boundaries, and compliance obligations to support consistent and accurate field execution
Organizes, conducts, and represents Milestone Contractors LP at project coordination meetings, ensuring action items and decisions are accurately documented and followed through
Facilitates effective collaboration among owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to maintain project alignment and resolve operational challenges proactively
Leads project closeout activities, ensuring all documentation, financial reconciliation, and punch list items are completed in full compliance with contractual requirements
Champions a culture of safety and accountability by enforcing company safety policies and PPE requirements and promoting safe work practices across all project personnel
Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, continuously growing in alignment with the Company's core values, competencies, and skills
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company's core values, competencies, and skills

Education Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred - Milestone Contractors LP values a combination of education, training, and hands-on experience and will consider equivalent experience in lieu of formal education requirements

Experience Qualification:

2+ years of experience as a project manager in the heavy highway construction industry, OR 4+ years of progressive experience as an assistant project manager with increasing responsibilities required
Prior experience in heavy highway construction, including demonstrated knowledge of asphalt paving, bridge construction, or civil earthwork project delivery preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver's License and clean driving record required

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Work is performed in a combination of active construction job sites, field offices, job trailers, and office environments with continuous exposure to heights, moving vehicles, stopped traffic, noise, and varying weather and outdoor conditions
Frequent exposure to outdoor conditions including inclement weather, extreme temperatures, humidity, dust, asphalt, concrete, and dirt
Regular exposure to construction noise including mechanical equipment, heavy machinery, horns, and jackhammers
Fast-paced, high-pressure environments requiring mental dexterity, adaptability, and resilience to manage changing conditions and competing

Numbers & Facts

Location

Richmond, Indiana

Skills

Bridge Buildingunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Change Managementunmatched
Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
Civil Engineeringunmatched
Concreteunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Managementunmatched
Construction Projectsunmatched
Contract Requirementsunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Cost Estimatesunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Delivery Managementunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Earthmoving/Earthworksunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Plan Meetingsunmatched
Project Close-Outunmatched
Project Executionunmatched
Project Lifecycleunmatched
Project Planningunmatched
Project Scheduleunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Roadway Constructionunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Time Managementunmatched

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