Project Manager - Primoris Heavy Civil - Louisiana

Job Overview:

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, and closing of heavy civil construction projects in Louisiana, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Job Responsibilities:

* Manage all aspects of heavy civil construction projects from inception to completion, including pre-construction planning, scheduling, budget control, and close-out.
* Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans, monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions as needed.
* Oversee and coordinate project teams, including superintendents, foremen, and subcontractors, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
* Ensure strict adherence to all safety regulations, company policies, and quality control standards on all project sites.
* Act as the primary point of contact for clients, engineers, and other stakeholders, maintaining effective communication and managing expectations.
* Negotiate and manage subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
* Prepare and present regular project reports, including progress updates, financial summaries, and risk assessments, to senior management.
* Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing potential issues to prevent delays and cost overruns.
* Review and approve project invoices and ensure accurate cost tracking.
* Participate in business development activities, including proposal preparation and client presentations, as required.

Job Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
* Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in project management within the heavy civil construction industry, specifically in Louisiana.
* Proven track record of successfully delivering complex heavy civil projects (e.g., highways, bridges, earthwork, utilities).
* Strong understanding of construction means and methods, project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6), and cost control techniques.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contract documents.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
* OSHA 30 certification preferred.
* Valid driver's license and ability to travel to various job sites throughout Louisiana.

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Company Overview:

Primoris Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.

• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.

• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].

• Pet coverage for your furry friends.

• Legal assistance coverage.

• Award-winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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