We are a Dynamic and Flexible Construction Company that strives to exceed our clients’ needs. Action Traffic Maintenance, Inc. is a family-owned business with over 40 years of expertise and three generations working side by side.
We have grown to over 130 employees specializing in road signs, guardrails, high tension cable barriers, structural foundations, and fencing. By working directly with owners’ architects, designers and representatives, we construct the most cost-effective and desirable product. Our goal is to provide premium workmanship at a great value while maintaining a safety-first environment.
Benefits: We offer all employees a competitive compensation & benefits package, which includes; Four Health plans, including an HDHP with an HSA and employer match, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Sick time, Vacation time, and a Retirement 401(k) with an employer contribution.
Supervises: Division, including Superintendents, Foreman & Laborers
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary:
At Action Traffic Maintenance, the role of the Project Manager is an essential element in maintaining the efficiencies and productivity of the projects within the organization. We look to our project managers to organize and manage multiple construction projects, including reviewing plans, budgets as well as schedule, organize and control assigned projects. We look to our Project Managers to maintain close contact with key project stakeholders and monitor construction financial activities to ensure proper project completion. The PM should lead by example and uphold the mission and vision of Action Traffic Maintenance.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Oversees a division of Superintendents, foremen & laborers to ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications.
- Delegates work and assignments to team members based on expertise, work experience, and time constraints.
- Trains and enforces safety elements within all their crews and employees
Essential Job Functions:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the duties, which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Leads a team to complete an assigned project on time, to specifications, and accurately while ensuring efficiency.
- Outlines the tasks involved in the project and delegates accordingly.
- Conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigating risk.
- Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
- Acts as a liaison between the company, Contractors, MDOT, and vendors.
- To see that the Project Schedule, incorporating dates, procurement of materials and subcontracts, lead times for fabrication, and field installation, is established and maintained
- To assure that each employee on their team understands the expectations and responsibilities of the work being assigned
- Prepare external and internal reports on job status, daily progress, estimates, and deliverables.
- Review projects daily to ensure quality construction standards and estimates remain within budget.
- Work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment to plan and coordinate all aspects of the project, including the ability to adjust quickly to complete a project according to the contract.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Building Construction.
- 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably within the construction and Heavy Highway Construction field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and highway construction principles
- Previous experience with leading a team of employees
- At Action Traffic’s discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal skills, obtaining buy-in, and reaching consensus through collaborative efforts.
- Customer-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to assess situations, solve problems, and work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergencies.
- High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions
- Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Employees are expected to read blueprints and understand project cost analysis.
- Respond to correspondence (phone, email, etc.) with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
- Skill in assembling and analyzing data and preparing accurate reports.
- Skill in using office equipment and technology, including but not limited to; Microsoft Suite applications, Labor Charts, MDOT Contract Inquiry, and other software applications utilized by Action Traffic Maintenance.
