Highway Maintenance Project Manager

Highway Maintenance Project ManagerDCSAM is a family owned and operated business with treating all employees like family at the core of our values. Our employees provide innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and other commercial/residential customers across the entire United States. Employees receive generous compensation packages, employee engagement events & career development programs, just to name a few of the perks of being part of the DCSAM family!To provide quality service, we need top-of-the-line employees. That is why we offer great compensation, awesome benefits, and a work environment worth bragging about!Job DescriptionPositions are contingent upon the awarding of a contract to DCS Asset Maintenance. Candidates will be updated on the progress of the bid award once determined.BASIC PURPOSE: The position is responsible to oversee the total asset management of one or more highway Projects/Contracts within the Plano/Dallas area.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Responsible for the Management and Operations of Complex Highway Projects/Contracts.Develop and periodically revise a work plan for the maintenance and operations within the projects limits to specifications under the contract.Manage all employees including Asst. Project Managers, Supervisors, technicians, specialty work crews, administrative staff and other staff.Monitor all Project overheads to ensure proper utilization of resources and proper expense management by Asst. Project Managers, Supervisors, and other responsible staff.Monitor contract to ensure proper expense management and maximization of operating profits are being accomplished.Make sure utilization of current equipment inventory is effective, and that the inventory is of sufficient quantity to handle contract needs.Put together long-term personnel and equipment scheduling to determine overall project needs.Identify, support and partner with the Contracts Committee for business development and estimating needs.Ensure all staff are abiding by all federal, state and local laws within the scope of their contracts.Monitor fleet of vehicles and equipment to ensure worthiness, thus not jeopardizing DCSAM LLC employeeWork with Administrative support roles by lending direction regarding: Location overhead (office) payroll budgetingLocation overhead (office) staffing needsInformation processing systemsLocation overhead (office) major expendituresOffice image and cleanlinessEnsure a solid recruiting and hiring game-plan and that this game-plan is executed on a timely basis. Work with the Corporate Recruiting team to develop recruiting and hiring game-plan, as well as the execution of this plan.Perform annual evaluations on all responsible employeesWork in conjunction with corporate department heads, DCSAM Management and managers to coordinate training efforts annually for existing employees, new employees and division and branch-specific training needs.Work with managers and DCSAM Management in providing direction for the development of the project's overhead budgetsEnsure regular and appropriate contact with the customer; provide updates and report issues; ensure resolution of all customer complaints or problems.All other duties as assignedQualificationsREQUIREMENTS:A minimum of 10+ years' management experience related to total routine maintenance contracts, and snow and ice control.College degree is strongly preferred with a preference for a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or comparable)Knowledge of financial goals and terminologyAbility to prepare and manage budgets successfully, as well as regular project budget forecastingMust be available 24/7 to the projectCertificates & Licenses (if applicable):P.E. License a plusAdditional industry-related training/certification is desirableAdditional InformationBenefit Highlights:Challenging and rewarding work environmentCompetitive CompensationExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan401(K)Generous Paid Time OffCareer Development