Civil Construction Project Manager

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Brewster Companies Inc. is a family‑owned and operated company that specializes in heavy civil and transportation construction. We are looking for employees with a strong work ethic and great personality. Brewster Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer with advancement opportunities and a great work environment.

The Project Manager leads heavy civil and transportation construction projects from pre‑construction through close‑out. The role provides direct oversight of project execution, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with all contract specifications and OSHA safety requirements. The Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between ownership, superintendents, clients, and subcontractors, ensuring seamless communication, accurate financial tracking, and proactive problem‑solving.

• Company Paid Medical Insurance for full‑time employees.
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available after one month.
• 401(k) with competitive company match.
• Paid Holidays available upon hire.
• Paid Vacation accruals upon hire.
• Strong family culture – family‑owned business.
• Growth opportunities – promotions from within.

• Attend internal project hand‑off and external pre‑construction meetings.
• Ensure all project documentation (contracts, files, pay items, cost codes) is accurate and properly set up in project management systems.
• Submit and track submittals, certifications, and specifications for approval, maintaining detailed logs.
• Create purchase orders for project materials, coordinate deliveries, and keep site contacts informed.
• Oversee utility locate requests and correspondence with utility providers.
• Review project scope, coordinate schedules with other contractors, and align production goals with superintendents.

• Manage day‑to‑day construction activities, budgets, and project finances.
• Monitor daily production quantities, crew hours, and equipment usage in Heavy Job; adjust plans to achieve production targets.
• Coordinate with primary contractors on work staging, scope adjustments, and modifications.
• Support field superintendents by addressing needs, resolving challenges, and ensuring adequate resources.
• Conduct site visits to confirm quality, safety, and progress are aligned with company standards.
• Attend weekly progress meetings and communicate project updates to stakeholders and ownership.

• Identify and document additional work or scope changes.
• Submit RFQs and change order requests; track and process approvals.
• Oversee Time & Materials (T&M) documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Manage Force Account work by coordinating with Resident Engineers, reviewing reports, and submitting billing documentation.

• Prepare and submit pay estimates; track until payment is received.
• Review and approve vendor invoices in Viewpoint; reconcile cost codes and material tickets.
• Forecast project financials, including IDOT/MoDOT reporting and pay estimates.
• Maintain accurate project budgets, forecasts, and progress reports throughout the project lifecycle.

• Review and reconcile final project quantities, ensuring variances are addressed with Resident Engineers before acceptance.
• Confirm all change orders, T&M, and extra work have been billed.
• Coordinate demobilization of company equipment and return of rentals.
• Participate in or facilitate project close‑out meetings.

• Utilize GPS, UTS, and UAV (drone) technology for project layout, monitoring, and reporting.
• Maintain and troubleshoot GPS systems, including loading and updating design files.
• Execute drone flights for baseline and progress documentation, process data, and maintain Part 107 UAV certification.

• Manage and support superintendents and field supervisors to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Mentor and assist new Project Managers by sharing best practices, forms, and processes.
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