Project Manager

Project ManagerSherwood Companies was established in 1934 and currently under the third generation owner and CEO, David Sherwood. Sherwood has become an industry leader in the Midwest by having the ability to self-perform many types of civil construction projects, while having a tremendous amount of experience with all underground utilities. Sherwood self-performs many types of civil construction including: earthwork and site prep, concrete and asphalt paving, civil and structural concrete, rock excavation, piling and sheet piling, sub-grade stabilization, and water/waste-water treatment facilities.Project Manager: Provide management oversight for all phases of the heavy/highway construction project including coordinating employees, material and equipment; ensuring specifications are followed; and work is proceeding on schedule. This also includes financial over site of the project involving budgeting, cost tracking and calculating projections.Activities/Tasks/Scope:Develop a cost-effective plan and schedule for project completion following a logical pattern for resource utilizationSelects and coordinates work of subcontractors working on various phases of the projectOversees performance of all trade contractorsReviews architectural and engineering drawings to ensure all specs and regulations are followedResponsible for proper administration of construction contracts and for obtaining all necessary permits and licensesSupervises assistant managers, reviews their reports, checks on reported difficulties and correct and safety violations or deficienciesTracks and controls construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion on time and within budgetReports to owners and architects about progress and any necessary modifications of plansPerformance Measures:On time deliveryCustomer satisfactionCompetencies:Work StandardsContinuous ImprovementInitiating ActionAdaptabilityContributing to Team SuccessManaging Work (Time Management)CommunicationEducation/Experience:Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience required3+ years of project management and/or supervising heavy highway/utility construction projects experience requiredCertification/Other Skills and Abilities:Mathematical reasoningJudgement and decision makingCritical thinkingReading comprehensionExcellent oral and written communicationInductive reasoningSuperior negotiating skillsTime managementPhysical Demands:The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Keyboarding/typingAbility to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copyAbility to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentAbility to effectively verbally communicateAbility to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Office environment with varying degrees of noise levelsOutside at times; may be exposed to outdoor seasonal temperature extremesVisit construction sites; air quality/environmental contaminants consistent with an outdoor construction siteTravel Required: Yes. Travel to and from assigned job sitesQualificationsBehaviors:RequiredDedicated:Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityEnthusiastic:Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interestInnovative:Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinkingDetail Oriented:Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellMotivations:RequiredAbility to Make an Impact:Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationSelf-Starter:Inspired to perform without outside helpEducation:RequiredBachelors or better in Construction Management Services or related field.Experience:Required3 years:Project management and/or supervising heavy highway/utility construction projects experience requiredLicenses & Certifications:RequiredDrivers LicenseEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.