Project Manager
Title: Project Manager
Location: Rochester, NY, Scottsville, NY
Reports To: Management/ Operations Manager
Compensation: $85,000 - $110,000 (depending on experience) About the Company
CP Ward is a leading heavy highway and civil construction contractor specializing in transportation infrastructure, site development, utilities, earthwork, and public works projects throughout New York State. We deliver complex projects through strong leadership, operational excellence, and a commitment to safety and quality. Position Summary
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall financial, contractual, and operational success of heavy civil construction projects. This individual manages project teams, oversees budgets and schedules, develops client relationships, and ensures projects are completed safely, profitably, and in accordance with contract requirements. Essential Responsibilities
Project Leadership
- Manage projects from award through closeout.
- Lead project teams consisting of Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Establish project objectives, execution plans, and performance expectations.
- Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Monitor project costs, productivity, and profitability.
- Review and approve purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and invoices.
- Prepare and present monthly project status reports.
- Review contract documents and identify risks.
- Manage change orders, claims, and contract modifications.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain project schedules.
- Coordinate labor, equipment, subcontractors, and materials.
- Identify and mitigate schedule impacts and project risks.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, engineers, and stakeholders.
- Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat business.
- Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates.
- Mentor Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.
- Foster collaboration between office and field teams.
- Support employee growth and succession planning efforts.
- Promote a culture of safety throughout all project activities.
- Ensure adherence to company quality standards and project specifications.
- Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation when necessary.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
- 5-10+ years of heavy civil construction experience preferred.
- Proven experience managing public and private infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of DOT work, utility construction, earthwork, site development, or transportation projects.
- Experience managing project budgets.
- Proficiency with construction management and scheduling software.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
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