Sr. Project Manager / Operations
Highway Projects
Baton Rouge Louisiana Area (Relo. Assistance Available)
Salary Range $150,000 - $180,000 + Pkg. (DOE)


JOB SUMMARY:

The Sr. Project Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing day-to-day operations of all ongoing projects and crews.

This person is responsible for all aspects of projects including adherence to timelines, budgets, quality standards, and safety regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work together with the project team to create a mutual understanding of the project strategy based on the requirement of the job and efficient allocation of resources
• Meeting project budgets through assessing and analyzing operational and financial risks that may be encountered in the execution of planned construction projects.
• Conduct in-depth reviews and analysis of all projects or contract documents so as to be familiar with every detail and/or requirements
• Work with safety team to plan and manage safety programs for each project and make sure that all aspects of safety are reached
• Help project managers in the arrangement and analysis of projects and scheduling of reports on projects
• Oversee projects as they are being carried out to make sure that the work is done according to outlined specifications, and that they also conform with project timetable
• Convey project needs from the project manager to the management of the firm.
• Assist in the maintenance, development, and enhancement of the company’s relationship with contractors in a bid to produce strategic partnership
• Train and mentor employees in areas of project management and estimating.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Heavy Highway Construction required
• 15+ years on-the-job experience in a similar role or in any other construction capacity.
• 10+ years in project/operations management (field exposure preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical, engineering or construction management
• Ability to read and interpret specifications.
• Ability to be proactive and to foresee events and react appropriately towards them
• Ability to multitask and strategize in different situations is also relevant
• Ability to work and carry out projects within a stipulated time frame or deadline
• Good and effective communication skills
• Good analytical and organizational abilities are of great importance
• Possess good leadership ability, as well as ability to work as part of a team or even lead a team when called upon