Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Join The Wesson Group — A Culture of Growth and Excellence

The Wesson Group, LLC., is expanding and looking for an addition to our tight-knit team. We are a general contractor headquartered in Johnstown, NY with a primary focus in renewable energy and civil infrastructure projects located throughout Western, Central, and Northern NY. We currently are seeking a Project Manager with a background in self-performed heavy and highway construction to join our family of dedicated and hard-working professionals.

Responsibilities Briefly Described

• Responsible for working our project(s) from inception to close with detailed knowledge of each project phase and process.
• Comply with and enforce the corporate health & safety program.
• Coordinate and manage the project execution team, including engineering, construction, safety, quality, and environmental staff
• Preparation and regular monitoring of project budget and schedules to ensure targets are met.
• Development and implementation of a management plan for the project using TWG’s array of resources and software including Hard Dollar, Viewpoint Team & Field View, Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Procurement of vendors and subcontractors.
• Manage the project budget on a continuous basis to include monthly cost to complete projections and monitoring daily/weekly quantity installation and labor budgets per unit.
• Ability to interface with internal and external contacts, including design consultants, engineers & architects, subcontractors, equipment vendors, regulatory officials and agencies, etc.
• Interface with project owners, subcontractors, vendors and others as required.
• Facilitate and manage critical path activities. Identify and process all Change Orders and changes in scope.
• Identify and generate RFI’s based on field conditions and facilitate rapid and complete responses from the design team.
• Manage and review Project submittals, including those from subcontractors, and submit to the appropriate parties.
• Display, support, and maintain Company core values and behaviors
• Continually grow personal and professional skills and knowledge through company supported growth plan
• Report to and perform duties located at the project office site.
• Some regional travel will be required.
• Work under the supervision of the Sr. Project Manager or Project Executive and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Have a winning attitude, a positive problem-solving approach, and enjoy working in a team environment.
• Ability to supervise and lead a construction team to a successful project completion.
• Be organized with proficient time management skills.
• The ability to create, maintain, and manage complicated schedules and critical paths.
• Resourcefulness and creativity.
• Have a Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree and have 4-7 years of heavy civil, highway, bridge/structures and/or Utility Infrastructure preferred.
• Three positive client or employer references from whom you’ve worked in the last 5 years.
• OSHA 30 Certificate and related trainings

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $110,000 - $130,000 depending on experience
• Position eligible for Company Performance Bonuses
• Competitive compensation package including a bonus program
• Comprehensive Health, Rx, Vision, and Dental package
• Supplemental 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing eligible
• Company contribution to a defined contribution retirement plan
• Company paid Supplemental Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan Repayment Plan or Tuition Assistance
• Training and development opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off