Construction Project Manager, Land Dev. at Killam Development, LTD. – Laredo, Texas

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee and manage horizontal construction projects including roadways, utilities, site grading, drainage systems, and other civil infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering or construction management, excellent leadership abilities, and a proven track record of delivering infrastructure projects on time and within budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Manage and supervise all phases of horizontal construction projects from planning to completion.
• Supervise day-to-day field operations for horizontal construction projects including utilities (water, sewer, storm drain), road construction, grading, and site infrastructure.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, vendors, and inspectors to maintain project progress and quality.
• Monitor and enforce site safety in compliance with OSHA standards and company policies.
• Ensure projects are executed in compliance with all safety regulations, quality standards, and contract requirements.
• Develop project timelines, budgets, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Review project plans, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Read and interpret civil construction drawings, specifications, and plans.
• Maintain daily field logs, progress reports, documentation and prepare regular reports on project status.
• Schedule and oversee inspections and testing (compaction, density, pipe pressure, etc.).
• Work closely with development managers to ensure alignment on timelines, budgets, and change orders.
• Proactively identify and resolve field issues, conflicts, and scheduling delays.
• Conduct regular site meetings and coordinate with engineers, surveyors, and clients.
• Maintain project schedule and enforce deadlines with subcontractors.
• Produce weekly reports to executive team.
• Manage procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Prepare requests for proposal on all jobs.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).

EXPERIENCE:

Must have at least five (5) years of experience managing projects in horizontal construction.

SKILLS:

Must have the following skills and/or abilities:

• Strong knowledge of utility installation, roadway construction, grading, and erosion control.
• Proficiency with civil plans, survey staking, and inspection requirements.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate field teams while maintaining safety and productivity.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Windows operating systems and Procore Construction software.
• Should be able to create gnat charts.
• Must have the ability to report issues in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Experience working on smartphones and tablets.
• Ability to work with numerous contractors and sub-contractors in an efficient manner.
• Extensive knowledge of utility installation and requirements.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Must have a current Texas driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to perform the following physical activity on a frequent to constant basis:

• Sit for long periods of time while gathering, updating, and validating vendor or supplier cost information or performing other related activities.
• Lift 10–20 lbs. of files, plans, office supplies, or similar items.
• Constantly uses fingers and hands when dialing/answering the telephone and operating a computer or other office machinery, such as a copy machine, scanner, and computer printer.
• Ability to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information through verbal communications in person or detect objects in and around job site over the telephone.
• Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents; operate a computer or other office machinery; or.
• Walk short distances on slippery, even, and/or uneven surfaces.
• Stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, or crawl.
• Climb and balance on stairs, metal/wooden beams, concrete form work, ladders, or other structures/elevated areas.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Daily job site visits involve performing work in outdoor weather conditions with exposure to extreme cold, heat, and noise depending upon project site; and may also include the following:

dust, fumes, cleaning chemicals, and/or other harsh/hazardous solvents or disinfectants

electrical components, power lines, or other electrical hazards

rebar, blades, or other sharp objects/tools

high elevations, trenches, or crawl spaces

• Travel locally during the workday between jobsites, although some out-of-area travel may be expected with seldom overnight travel.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to:

• Adhere to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Project a courteous, professional and positive approach with clients, subcontractors, employees, and authorizing agencies while providing prompt, efficient, and accurate assistance.
• Follow and exchange basic instructions, information, and guidelines.
• Direct and instructs Sub-Contractors effectively with a leadership style that is firm, fair, consistent, and goal oriented.
• Nurture a working environment which encourages employee loyalty, longevity, and satisfaction.
• Creates a culture of customer satisfaction.
• Make independent decisions based on experience or knowledge with minimal supervision.
• Participate in training and development opportunities offered to maintain construction-related software and safety knowledge.
• Communicate and comprehend instructions/directions in accordance with safety requirements, which necessitate no language barriers exist between employees and supervisors.
• Adhere to and perform functions according to company and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required such as steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, and the like while conducting job site visits.
• Maintain regular, timely, and predictable attendance.