Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction

McMillen, Inc. is looking for a Project Manager to join our growing construction division. This position will report to the Operations Manager and is required to travel to projects throughout the Southern Central states. Responsibilities include managing heavy civil jobs ranging from $5 M – $75 M, planning, directing, coordinating, and budgeting activities for the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.

An initial assignment will be located in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

All Construction Division offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen. In accordance with client requirements, a security clearance is required and is determined based on background check results.

• Manage mid to large scale projects with moderate to high risk levels.
• Provide minimal oversight from Construction Operations Manager and Director of Construction, VP as necessary during all phases.
• Overall management of multiple construction projects in varying stages of completion.
• Coordinate with Construction Operations Manager to assure assigned project performance is in line with goals.
• Implement Corporate Safety Policy on all assigned projects.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Assistant Project Managers, Project Assistants, and Project Engineers.
• Generate Work Plans for all assigned projects.
• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Determine labor requirements and work with manpower coordinator to dispatch workers to construction sites.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses or coordinate with environmental and regulatory staff to assure proper compliance prior to mobilization.
• Fill in for Project Superintendents as necessary and directly supervise workers.
• Study job specifications to determine general requirements and appropriate construction methods.
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
• Develop and implement quality control programs.
• Take actions to deal with delays, bad weather, or emergencies at the construction site.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerning the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans using computers.
• Provide Project Management duties on multi‑faceted Design‑Build projects.
• Review owner contracts.
• Review project estimates at different design phases (30 %, 60 %, etc.).
• Provide constructability review and coordinate with design engineers to incorporate constructability into final design.
• Create/prepare outgoing correspondence to clients, subcontractors, and other outside entities, ensuring accuracy, quality, and professionalism.
• Review, edit, and ensure all documents submitted to clients are in McMillen format.
• Assist in preparation of Owner Payment Applications.
• Provide Project Closeout Documents as required to facilitate substantial completion, which marks the start of warranty periods.
• Track projects throughout the warranty period and provide proper final closeout documentation upon completion.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, or minimum of 5 years comparable experience.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience with heavy civil design‑build projects managing all aspects from design, approvals, procurement, construction, and…