Field Engineering Manager - Construction jobs in Joplin, MO

Capital Paving & Construction is seeking experienced Civil Construction Project Managers to work on highway, road, and bridge projects in the Springfield and southwest Missouri area. The Project Manager is responsible for multiple projects throughout the season.

JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver project on time and within budget as leader of the Project Team.
• Estimate and execute project from bid stage to construction.
• Partner with Safety Director and Superintendent to ensure company and client safety expectations are exceeded on site.
• Review contracts to ensure complete project compliance with policies, regulations, laws and permits.
• Coordinate work methods with Superintendent and Field Engineer to ensure all operations are conducted in alignment with company procedures and best management practices.
• Adjust and troubleshoot work methods as needed to maintain project safety, quality, and schedule.
• Responsible for subcontractor selection, negotiation, contract, and coordination.
• Oversee all procurement for project and the primary person for major purchases.
• Verify and edit all major project documentation such as schedule, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, subcontracts, etc.
• Lead company liaison with client and responsible for exceptional client satisfaction.
• Develop and mentor field engineers, superintendents, and foreman.
• Review, update, and approve project budgets, invoices, and pay estimates.
• Coordinate company resources such as equipment and personnel between projects.
• Estimate and execute contract change orders with both client, vendors, and necessary subcontracts.
• Estimate and calculate take offs for upcoming projects and change orders.
• Complete required preconstruction paperwork.
• Organize and oversee construction processes and ensure they are completed on time and on budget.
• Provide schedules and update as jobs progress.
• Have thorough and complete understanding of the contract, subcontracts, plans, and specifications.
• Ability to manage 4-5 projects at any given time, with 2-3 estimates going on at any given time.
• Correspond daily or as needed with clients.
• Complete paperwork throughout jobs such as CRE2O Reports, coding/approval of invoices, financial projections, SharePoint uploads, purchase orders, change orders, etc.
• Coordinate/schedule subs and material or coordinate with foreman/superintendent to schedule as needed.
• Oversee safety precautions throughout the project.
• Assist with final paperwork and closing out projects.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Prefer 3 to 5 years of experience in the heavy civil construction field.
• Prefer 3 – 5 years of experience working on bridge related projects.
• Strong knowledge and experience in transportation project management and engineering in the fields related to highways, roadways, and bridges.
• Skill in operating personal computer and programs such as spreadsheets, database, and word processing software.
• Extensive experience in Microsoft Excel preferred.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. We offer competitive wages and great employee benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid time off (PTO), and paid Holidays.

EEO/Employer/Vet/Disabled

Capital will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.