Highway Maintenance Project Manager

About the role

Basic Purpose

The position is responsible to oversee the total asset management of one or more highway Projects/Contracts within the Memphis, TN 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 employee
• Work with Administrative support roles by lending direction regarding:
• Location overhead (office) payroll budgeting
• Location overhead (office) staffing needs
• Information processing systems
• Location overhead (office) major expenditures
• Office image and cleanliness
• Ensure 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 employees
• Work 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 budgets
• Ensure regular and appropriate contact with the customer; provide updates and report issues; ensure resolution of all customer complaints or problems.
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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 terminology
• Ability to prepare and manage budgets successfully, as well as regular project budget forecasting
• Must be available 24/7 to the project

Certificates & Licenses (if applicable)

• P.E. License a plus
• Additional industry-related training/certification is desirable

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Career Development

Employment may be contingent upon successfully completing applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include criminal background checks, drug and alcohol testing, and motor vehicle record (MVR) checks. All screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations, including the FCRA.