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Project Manager - Civil

Field Operations — Dallas, TX


McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is one of America's premier commercial construction companies. Our reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on building high-performing teams that collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. With offices and employees nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types including healthcare, education, renewable energy, civil, marine, water/wastewater, commercial office and retail, hospitality/entertainment and aviation. Originally founded as a family business in 1864, today we are proud to be 100 percent employee-owned.

Position Summary
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee Civil projects. The Project Manager is the primary leader in the field, and is directly accountable for the safety, financial performance, and team development on site. The Project Manager will lead the project team in the construction of the entire Project. This position is responsible to provide effective leadership to the project staff and ensure quality and timely completion of the project.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in implementation of project-specific safety and accident prevention programs and maintain safe work areas through regular job-site inspections
  • Lead McCarthy’s implementation of all safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programs
  • Become thoroughly knowledgeable of projected costs, contingent liabilities and contingent savings/increased profits
  • Assist Estimating with Bidding and Preconstruction, defining/developing scope of work for Civil subcontractors and evaluating subsequent bids
  • Manage civil projects with various scopes including, but not limited to earthwork, wet and dry utility installations, paving and subcontract management
  • Manage project financials including overseeing pay request and change order management processes
  • Establish/maintain good relationships with client PM, owner, design team and subcontractors and develop new relationships to target new opportunities and represent McCarthy core values
  • Serve as a liaison between office and field, coordinating staffing and field personnel
  • Monitor/review status of contracts and shop drawing/submittal process
  • Coordinate with project superintendent/foreman and field management on project site logistics
  • Prepare a construction schedule and monitor and manage schedule performance, looking for ways to expedite and predict problems
  • Oversee quality management program to achieve contract compliance and a quality project

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
  • 7+ years experience as a general contractor/subcontractor on sitework, underground utility and heavy civil projects
  • Experience with HCSS/Heavy Jobs, Procore or Bluebeam a plus
  • General knowledge of civil construction principles/practices required 
  • Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
  • Experience leading successful project team, including development of employee and maintaining relationships with external entities
  • Ability to travel and/or relocate preferred

McCarthy Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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