Traveling Heavy Civil Project Manager (Independence Excavating)

Traveling Heavy Civil Project ManagerIndependence Excavating is looking for an accomplished and ambitious Traveling Project Manager to join our growing team. As a Project Manager, you will manage all aspects of the assigned project, including budgets, schedules, submittals, RFI's, contracts, purchase orders as well as being comfortable and professional with owner interaction. This position will report to the Senior Project Manager.From breaking ground to the finished project, our team has been laying the groundwork for excellence on heavy civil construction and demolition projects for over 70 years. We combine innovations of industry with decades of successfully completed projects, proving we are a value-added partner from the ground up! Over six decades, Independence Excavating has established a team of construction professionals that sets us apart from other contractors.What Do We Believe In?PEOPLE: Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.PERFORMANCE: Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.COMMUNITY: Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.A Typical Day Looks Like:Preparing, reviewing, and returning submittals for items to be manufactured or providedWorking with Superintendent/Operation Manager to determine equipment & crew needsAssembling job cost codes for projects and regularly updateCoordinating subcontractors and material deliveries on major itemsReviewing and approving subcontractor/supplier estimates & invoicesNegotiating, closing, and coordinating all Extra Work Orders and COR's for changes in project scopeMonitoring production, resource utilization and overall job cost versus estimated cost to maintain profit margin on projectsPreparing monthly job cost/profit projectionsDo You Have What It Takes?High School Diploma or equivalent is required and Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field is preferredAt least 5 years' experience working primarily in the management of large commercial construction projectsMust have strong organizational skills in order to handle the variety of tasks assignedMust develop positive working relationships with owners and project engineers as well as local government officesDemonstrated ability to manage people, budget, schedule, and quality of work at multiple construction sitesMust be competent to perform complete and accurate project take-offs and estimatesMust be willing and able to travel up to 100%Why IX?Weekly Competitive Pay!Excellent Benefits:MedicalDentalVisionFSA & HSALife Insurance + Optional Family Life InsuranceShort-term and Long-term DisabilityWellness Incentive ProgramPaid Holidays and PTO401(k) + Company matchPaid corporate training programTuition ReimbursementStability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancementFamily-owned and operated since 1956Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.