Project Manager

If you’re looking for…

…an innovative company, built on a foundation of teamwork, safety, and excellence, Ruston Paving is for you!

We are looking for…

…someone who is ready to work hard, be a team player, and show up each day with a positive attitude to motivate others!

Employee Benefits

Ruston Paving is 100% Employee-Owned through an ESOP! Come work for a company where your hard work truly pays off!

Our most important asset is our people! When you work for Ruston Paving, we are dedicated to giving you more than just a job. We want to ensure a career with well-rounded benefits for you and your family. With this, we proudly offer a variety of great benefits such as:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Generous Individual and Team Performance Incentives
• Vehicle and Cell Phone Allowance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• And many more!

PROJECT MANAGER

Pay Range: $75,000 - $125,000 per year

About the Company

Ruston Paving is a commercial and industrial paving construction contractor with offices in New York, Virginia, and North Carolina. Established in 1943, we are a family-oriented company that has been in business for three generations. Our company is capable of all types of asphalt paving projects ranging from minor repairs to major rehabilitation and new construction.

General Summary of the Position

Teamwork is a major part of every position at Ruston Paving, so it is important to note that, aside from all other listed responsibilities, you must be willing to assist others and be as productive as possible. The Project Manager is responsible for estimation and management of projects from inception to project close out.

Essential Functions

The following is a list of essential functions for the position. These are responsibilities that an individual must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Serves as the primary point of contact for clients, material suppliers, and subcontractors.
2. Takes the necessary steps to obtain proper documentation for interpretation before preparing proposals and bids.
3. Oversees the distribution and organization of online RFPs and prospective projects.
4. Reviews and distributes project documents as needed for soliciting pricing for proposals and/or bids.
5. Preparing quantity take-offs and the review of project specifications.
6. Analyzes and compiles field data to assist in the design and development of the scope of work.
7. Prepares CADD drawings that assist with communicating the scope of work.
8. Conducts cost analysis, estimates expected costs, and reports on such job cost and crew activity as needed throughout the life of the project.
9. Conducts risk assessments, reports identified risks, and provides recommendations for mitigation of risk.
10. Participates in daily scheduling meetings and provides input on equipment moves and staffing needs for the days ahead in coordination with the Field Operations Manager and Regional/Division Manager(s).
11. Resolves conflicts with staff, customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and other parties in a timely manner.
12. Is accountable for the profitable, safe, and timely execution of all projects, while maintaining the quality workmanship provided by the crews.
13. Maintains positive relationships with current, past, and future customers and employees.
14. Performs administrative duties, such as managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and answering calls and inquiries.
15. Ensures that safety protocols are followed, PPE is utilized, and safe tools and equipment are used consistently with company and industry standards, as well as per the agreement with the customer for the project at hand.
16. Promotes a culture of safety by taking part in regular safety meetings to ensure that the crews understand expectations and have the proper PPE and equipment for the job.
17. Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards as determined by law, jobsite requirements, and company policies.
18. All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A good deal of responsibility falls on the Project Manager to ensure that projects are running smoothly and safely. What we look for in a good candidate include:

1. Excitement, motivation, and eagerness to work with construction crews, customers, and all parties involved in managing construction projects.
2. Ability to think outside the box.
3. Prioritizes safety and doing things in the safest manner possible.
4. Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
5. Willingness to take direction and constructive criticism.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively speak and present information in group settings is preferred.
7. Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
8. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills demonstrated by expressing a genuine interest in the thoughts, opinions, and needs of coworkers and customers.
9. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
10. Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and to delegate them when appropriate.
11. Strong analytical and problem solving skills demonstrated by the ability to deal with situations deviating from standardized and/or planned situations or procedures.
12. Strong computer skills, including being proficient in Microsoft Office and related software.

Education and Experience

A successful Project Manager will have diverse educational qualifications and technical skills to deliver on the job. These include:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in a construction-related discipline is preferred.
2. Minimum of five years of experience estimating, leading or managing construction projects is required.
3. Experience in the preparation of estimates involving labor, materials, and equipment is a plus.
4. CADD experience preferred, but not required.
5. Experience managing multiple projects at once with a range of sizes and requirements is required.
6. Experience effectively and timely resolving contract disputes and managing changes.
7. Fluent in English. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.
8. Possession of a valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The safety of our employees is the most important focus every day! The following context is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

1. Employees are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, and kneel.
2. Employees are regularly required to talk and hear. Noise level on a job site is generally loud.
3. Employees may occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.
4. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
5. Must be able to quickly move arms and legs.
6. Excellent stamina is required.

Conditions of Employment

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a negative pre-employment drug screen and certain background checks which, unless prohibited by applicable law, may include criminal history checks, employment verification, education verification, DMV checks, and fingerprinting.

Disclaimers

This description is not meant to cover every aspect of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change any time with or without notice.

Ruston Paving provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.