Project Manager – Site Utility, Civil & Grading

Posted: August 23, 2024


East Coast Civil Group
Morrisville, NC

Full Time
Mid Level


Position Summary / Description:

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a project during preconstruction and construction to help ensure timely and profitable completion is achieved in a professional manner, providing leadership to the team supporting the project, and growth and development mentoring / coaching to their direct reports.


Project Management

  • Plans and executes projects, including but not limited to start-up, handoff, chart of accounts, contracts, insurance, sub-tier prequalification’s, bonds, permits, quality & safety programs, schedule, and manpower/equipment planning.
  • Owns project contract documentation process to ensure accuracy and timeliness of RFIs, submittals, drawings, specifications, progress photos, etc. and all associated changes to these items.
  • Provides clear communication to the project and field leadership teams regarding project scope requirement, safety expectations, policies/procedures, and project performance.
  • Champions project safety effort, motivating onsite team in the implementation and adherence to ECCG Safety Policies and Procedures.
  • Identifies and manages change conditions; price ECCG work scopes, secure subcontractor & vendor pricing, T&M ticket tracking, prepare/submit change order pricing, client negotiating, and tracking approval of these payments.
  • Manages project Change Order logs; processes owner and subcontractor change orders once approved.
  • Establishes and oversees productivity tracking and project metrics as established at project kickoff.
  • Tracks field time reporting and vendor invoicing approval (daily).
  • Monitors project cost reports (labor, material, equipment, sub-subcontractor) and identifies opportunities for improvements/savings, required maintenance, and problem areas which may result in cost overruns.
  • Continuously monitors project labor to verify project is properly manned for schedule and budget requirements.
  • Manages project financials; accurate monthly WIP reporting, progress billing preparation, budget creation and accounts receivable processing.
  • Oversees the Pay Request Process to maximize ECCG’s positive cash flow position. Establish regular and frequent communication to achieve timely receipt of payments.
  • Assists Superintendent and Field Staff to find new means and methods of construction to increase profitability, quality, and schedule.
  • Creates, updates, and maintains project schedules when applicable (or as required) to manage the Work, looking for ways to expedite construction and predict problems.
  • Manges project closeout process (punch list completion and closeout documentation) to ensure an orderly and efficient closeout is achieved.
  • Maintains a thorough understanding and adheres to all project Contract Document requirements that affect / impact work scopes (e.g. drawings, specifications, Sub-Subcontracts, and all ancillary documents).
  • Informs upper management fully and accurately on a consistent basis with overall project status, particularly with regards to safety, legal, schedule, cost, and quality.
  • Provides direct leadership to the project staff. Mentors and promotes positive staff morale and resolves potential morale conflicts with help from Management.
  • Implements and monitor the training and development of all direct employees.
  • Champions Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Programs on the projects.
  • Reviews and approves direct reports expense reports.
  • Monitors jobsite use of equipment; to ensure use of owned equipment is maximized.

Estimating Support

  • Thoroughly reviews all bidding documents/requirements (drawings, specifications, addendums, front ends, etc.)
  • Reviews contract (scope, schedule, price, terms, etc.) to help ensure bid is compliant and all encompassing.
  • Provides cost, value engineering, constructability, and schedule input.
  • Supports efforts to complete all prequalification, short listing, etc. bidding requirements.
  • Supports estimating in soliciting, obtaining, and reviewing bids from subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, etc.
  • Assists in preparing comprehensive bid proposal, including bid forms, insurance forms and any other necessary documentation.
  • Participates in in-depth review of project and proposal with in-house team.
  • Follows-up on bid projects that are pending award.
  • Assists in creating and finalizing Exit Margin Plan for all projects.
  • Maintains familiarity with Bluebeam, Agtek and Bid 2 Win estimating software.

Industry Relationships

  • Cultivates client relationship during execution of the project, represent the ECCG core values.
  • Builds and maintains relationships with owners, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to help obtain a competitive advantage for ECCG.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Paid time off
  • 6 Paid Holidays

Who We Are: 

  • East Coast Civil Group is a full-service Grading Service/Civil Contractor based in Morrisville, NC. We pride ourselves on providingquality work andservice.
  • Our experienced team and crews deliver proven results for residential and commercial construction.

Submit resumé to: [email protected]

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