Project Manager – Heavy Civil / Utility Construction

COMPANY SUMMARY:   What drives you to do your best? At Hodge Western Corp, we want to give you the opportunity to work on projects that have a real impact on our country and to our world. Whether it’s powering cities with renewable energy, connecting underserved areas with fiber for high-speed internet, or bringing fresh water to communities in need – we lead the way when it comes to safety and technology-driven utility construction. Operating for nearly 20 years, Hodge Western Corp specializes in underground utility placement, horizontal directional drilling, and rock trenching. We operate primarily in the western, southern, and midwestern United States, and we are growing rapidly to serve a nationwide footprint. WHO YOU ARE:   We are looking for a Project Manager with a background in Civil and/or Utility Construction. More importantly - we are looking for someone eager to learn, who has a flexible mind, is highly organized, doesn’t mind occasionally long hours or weekend work, and is excited by the prospect of traveling the country. We foster a fast-paced culture of safety, equality, and growth opportunity, and a successful candidate will understand that this position requires a high level of hard work and dedication to team success. POSITION SUMMARY:   THISIS A 50-75% TRAVEL POSITION.The ProjectManager is responsible for safe and profitable execution of project scopeswithin contract specifications. Our PM’s are also responsible forcustomer and (more broadly) stakeholder management. They will be able toenvision creative solutions to uncommon problems as well as collect, model, anddraw conclusions from data generated at each activity in a project. Thisposition is a great opportunity for someone wo wants push themselves creativelyin a highly visible position and be rewarded for their success. Thisposition is based at our main office in Prineville, OR.DESCRIPTION OF TASKS (Including, but not limited to): PRE-PROJECT PLANNING – Manage the transition from estimating and contract review to project kickoff. This includes accurate, thorough and timely quantity takeoffs using company format for all levels of project documents (schematic, design development, construction documents). The PM will also develop and manage schedules, crew lists, budgets and production goals for the project, as well as develop strategy for timely project completion.PROJECT EXECUTION AND OVERSIGHTSafety Management: Drive a culture of safety and accountability above all elseQuality Management: Set and enforce standards for quality both during the project and in providing a finished productProduction Management: Plan and oversee personnel and work activities in accordance with project schedule and goals determined during bidding and project outset.STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT - Maintain professional relations with internal and external stakeholders. Be proactive in addressing stakeholder concerns and communicating issues up the chain of command. This includes understanding of contracts, plans documents, and change order requests.PROJECT CLOSEOUT – Understand the requirements for project completion and drive sign off by customer and other stakeholders. Write after action reports and lessons learned documents, as well as coordinate mobilization to other/next projects.SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Able to translate engineering designs into clear and actionable goalsApproach conflict with open mindMake decisions based on imperfect informationComfortable asking questions when unsurePassion for rejecting the status quoSolicit and analyze subcontractor/vendor pricing and input when requiredAccurately develop unit costs from bid documentsUnderstands the principals and concepts of PMP and Lean Six Sigma, even if no certificationPerforms technical plan and schedule principalsExceptional creative problem solvingConstantly strives to improve individual capabilities, performance and expand knowledge of construction technologies and techniques.Understanding of construction GPS techniques QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 4+ years of Project Management or similar rolesProficiency with HCSS software suite, CAD, and construction GPS software, MS Office suite, MS ProjectExperience in heavy civil construction, utility scale renewable energy, and/or underground utilitiesValid driver's licenseAbility to pass a pre-employment drug test QUALIFICATION PREFERENCES: PMP CertificationLean Six Sigma Green BeltBachelors Degree (or better) in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Mining Management, Business, or equivalent Compensation and Benefits Salary: $125,000 per year Discretionary bonus potential based on company performance and individual contribution to successMonthly $50 phone allowance or company phoneComprehensive Medical Insurance plans 100% paid for you and your familyAdditional voluntary insurance options include: Dental, Vision, and a variety of Supplemental insurances.Flexible Paid Time Off and Sick TimeCompany Paid Life InsuranceSimple IRA with 3% employer matchRelocation reimbursement negotiablePlease apply online with Hodge Western Corp at: https://hodge-western-corp.prismhr-hire.com/job/680871/project-manager-heavy-civil-utility-construction?s=cl