Construction Project Manager

<strong>Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family run business since 1924 and we believe our &ldquo;<a href="https://peckham.com/thepeckhamway/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">family by choice</a>&rdquo; ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers.</strong>

Palmer, MA

Palmer Paving Corp.

<h2><strong>Working Together to Solve Challenges as One Team</strong></h2> <h4><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW16784088 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16784088 BCX0">For over 100 years, Peckham Industries has provided&nbsp;the North East with&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16784088 BCX0">a wide range of construction products and services. Headquartered in Brewster, NY, Peckham&rsquo;s extensive network throughout New England includes </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16784088 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">hot mix asphalt plants, stone quarries, bulk asphalt terminals, paving and construction services,</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW16784088 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16784088 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">recycled pavement solutions</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW16784088 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16784088 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16784088 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">liquid calcium chloride and emulsion terminals,&nbsp;precast concrete parking structures, and more</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16784088 BCX0">. Relying on the forefront of family values for a century, the fourth generation of the Peckham family has built an organization that promises a safe and sustainable future that will allow it to grow and serve for the next 100 years.</span></span></strong></h4> https://peckham.com/

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Full Time

$110,000.00 - $140,000.00

Overview: <p>The&nbsp;Project&nbsp;Manager&nbsp;owns&nbsp;the&nbsp;successful&nbsp;delivery&nbsp;of&nbsp;asphalt&nbsp;paving&nbsp;projects&nbsp;from&nbsp;contract&nbsp;award&nbsp;through&nbsp;final closeout. This role&nbsp;is&nbsp;accountable&nbsp;for&nbsp;completing&nbsp;projects&nbsp;safely,&nbsp;on&nbsp;schedule,&nbsp;within&nbsp;budget,&nbsp;and&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;quality&nbsp;standards&nbsp;required&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;contract,&nbsp;the&nbsp;owner,&nbsp;and&nbsp;applicable&nbsp;agency&nbsp;specifications.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Project&nbsp;Manager&nbsp;leads&nbsp;field&nbsp;and&nbsp;office&nbsp;teams,&nbsp;serves&nbsp;as&nbsp;the&nbsp;primary&nbsp;point&nbsp;of&nbsp;contact&nbsp;for&nbsp;clients,&nbsp;subcontractors,&nbsp;and&nbsp;inspectors,&nbsp;and&nbsp;protects&nbsp;the&nbsp;company's&nbsp;margin&nbsp;and&nbsp;reputation&nbsp;on&nbsp;every&nbsp;job.</p> <p>Projects&nbsp;may&nbsp;include&nbsp;highway&nbsp;and&nbsp;roadway&nbsp;resurfacing,&nbsp;mill&nbsp;and&nbsp;overlay,&nbsp;full-depth&nbsp;reconstruction,&nbsp;parking&nbsp;lots,&nbsp;commercial&nbsp;and&nbsp;municipal&nbsp;sitework,&nbsp;and&nbsp;public&nbsp;works&nbsp;contracts&nbsp;for&nbsp;MassDOT,&nbsp;CTDOT,&nbsp;and&nbsp;county&nbsp;and&nbsp;municipal&nbsp;owners&nbsp;across&nbsp;Massachusetts&nbsp;and&nbsp;Connecticut.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li><strong>Measurement.</strong>&nbsp;Manage&nbsp;project&nbsp;budgets&nbsp;by&nbsp;tracking&nbsp;job&nbsp;costs&nbsp;against&nbsp;the&nbsp;estimate,&nbsp;preparing&nbsp;monthly&nbsp;cost-to-complete&nbsp;forecasts,&nbsp;and&nbsp;taking&nbsp;early&nbsp;corrective&nbsp;action&nbsp;on&nbsp;overruns&nbsp;so&nbsp;each&nbsp;project&nbsp;meets&nbsp;or&nbsp;exceeds&nbsp;its&nbsp;bid&nbsp;margin.</li> <li><strong>Determined.</strong>&nbsp;Plan&nbsp;and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;project&nbsp;schedules,&nbsp;coordinating&nbsp;crews,&nbsp;equipment,&nbsp;plant&nbsp;tonnage,&nbsp;and&nbsp;trucking&nbsp;so&nbsp;projects&nbsp;reach&nbsp;substantial&nbsp;and&nbsp;final&nbsp;completion&nbsp;by&nbsp;contract&nbsp;dates&nbsp;without&nbsp;idle&nbsp;time&nbsp;or&nbsp;liquidated&nbsp;damages.</li> <li><strong>Protect&nbsp;family&nbsp;and&nbsp;friends.&nbsp;</strong>Lead&nbsp;jobsite&nbsp;safety&nbsp;by&nbsp;developing&nbsp;site-specific&nbsp;safety&nbsp;plans,&nbsp;conducting&nbsp;daily&nbsp;hazard&nbsp;reviews,&nbsp;overseeing&nbsp;work&nbsp;zone&nbsp;traffic&nbsp;control&nbsp;to&nbsp;MUTCD&nbsp;and&nbsp;agency&nbsp;standards,&nbsp;and&nbsp;reporting&nbsp;incidents&nbsp;promptly&nbsp;so&nbsp;every&nbsp;project&nbsp;finishes&nbsp;with&nbsp;zero&nbsp;lost-time&nbsp;incidents.</li> <li><strong>Obligated.</strong>&nbsp;Oversee&nbsp;quality&nbsp;control&nbsp;by&nbsp;implementing&nbsp;QC&nbsp;plans&nbsp;and&nbsp;coordinating&nbsp;with&nbsp;testing&nbsp;labs&nbsp;and&nbsp;inspectors&nbsp;on&nbsp;density,&nbsp;smoothness,&nbsp;thickness,&nbsp;and&nbsp;mix&nbsp;testing&nbsp;so&nbsp;paving&nbsp;passes&nbsp;specification&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;time,&nbsp;without&nbsp;rework&nbsp;or&nbsp;pay&nbsp;deductions.</li> <li><strong>Respect&nbsp;and&nbsp;engage.</strong>&nbsp;Serve&nbsp;as&nbsp;the&nbsp;primary&nbsp;contact&nbsp;for&nbsp;owners,&nbsp;engineers,&nbsp;and&nbsp;agencies,&nbsp;communicating&nbsp;progress,&nbsp;issues,&nbsp;and&nbsp;changes&nbsp;and&nbsp;resolving&nbsp;concerns&nbsp;quickly&nbsp;so&nbsp;clients&nbsp;are&nbsp;satisfied,&nbsp;award&nbsp;repeat&nbsp;work,&nbsp;and&nbsp;give&nbsp;strong&nbsp;contractor&nbsp;performance&nbsp;ratings.</li> <li><strong>Committed&nbsp;to&nbsp;serve.</strong>&nbsp;Document&nbsp;changed&nbsp;conditions,&nbsp;extra&nbsp;work,&nbsp;and&nbsp;quantity&nbsp;overruns,&nbsp;and&nbsp;prepare&nbsp;and&nbsp;negotiate&nbsp;change&nbsp;orders&nbsp;so&nbsp;the&nbsp;company&nbsp;is&nbsp;paid&nbsp;for&nbsp;all&nbsp;work&nbsp;performed&nbsp;and&nbsp;claims&nbsp;are&nbsp;kept&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;minimum.</li> <li><strong>Determined.</strong>&nbsp;Prepare&nbsp;pay&nbsp;applications&nbsp;by&nbsp;verifying&nbsp;quantities&nbsp;and&nbsp;submitting&nbsp;accurate&nbsp;progress&nbsp;estimates&nbsp;on&nbsp;time&nbsp;so&nbsp;receivables&nbsp;stay&nbsp;current&nbsp;and&nbsp;retainage&nbsp;is&nbsp;released&nbsp;promptly&nbsp;at&nbsp;closeout.</li> <li><strong>Our&nbsp;word&nbsp;is&nbsp;our&nbsp;bond.</strong>&nbsp;Procure&nbsp;and&nbsp;manage&nbsp;subcontractors&nbsp;and&nbsp;suppliers&nbsp;by&nbsp;defining&nbsp;scopes,&nbsp;executing&nbsp;subcontracts&nbsp;and&nbsp;purchase&nbsp;orders&nbsp;before&nbsp;work&nbsp;starts,&nbsp;and&nbsp;monitoring&nbsp;performance&nbsp;so&nbsp;vendors&nbsp;meet&nbsp;schedule,&nbsp;quality,&nbsp;and&nbsp;cost&nbsp;commitments.</li> <li><strong>Humility.</strong>&nbsp;Direct&nbsp;and&nbsp;support&nbsp;superintendents&nbsp;and&nbsp;foremen&nbsp;by&nbsp;providing&nbsp;complete&nbsp;plans,&nbsp;look-ahead&nbsp;schedules,&nbsp;and&nbsp;resources&nbsp;so&nbsp;crew&nbsp;productivity&nbsp;meets&nbsp;or&nbsp;beats&nbsp;estimated&nbsp;production&nbsp;rates.</li> <li><strong>Results&nbsp;matter.</strong>&nbsp;Manage&nbsp;permits,&nbsp;certified&nbsp;payroll,&nbsp;Massachusetts&nbsp;and&nbsp;Connecticut&nbsp;prevailing&nbsp;wage,&nbsp;DBE/MBE/WBE&nbsp;participation,&nbsp;and&nbsp;environmental&nbsp;and&nbsp;stormwater&nbsp;requirements&nbsp;so&nbsp;projects&nbsp;remain&nbsp;compliant&nbsp;and&nbsp;audit-ready.</li> <li><strong>Mastery.&nbsp;</strong>Maintain&nbsp;daily&nbsp;reports,&nbsp;RFIs,&nbsp;submittals,&nbsp;quantity&nbsp;tracking,&nbsp;test&nbsp;results,&nbsp;and&nbsp;as-builts&nbsp;so&nbsp;project&nbsp;records&nbsp;are&nbsp;accurate,&nbsp;organized,&nbsp;and&nbsp;ready&nbsp;for&nbsp;closeout&nbsp;or&nbsp;review&nbsp;at&nbsp;any&nbsp;time.</li> <li><strong>Honesty&nbsp;and&nbsp;truth.&nbsp;</strong>Close&nbsp;out&nbsp;projects&nbsp;by&nbsp;completing&nbsp;punch&nbsp;lists,&nbsp;final&nbsp;quantities,&nbsp;warranties,&nbsp;lien&nbsp;releases,&nbsp;and&nbsp;owner&nbsp;acceptance&nbsp;within&nbsp;60&nbsp;days&nbsp;of&nbsp;substantial&nbsp;completion,&nbsp;and&nbsp;share&nbsp;lessons&nbsp;learned&nbsp;with&nbsp;estimating&nbsp;and&nbsp;operations&nbsp;to&nbsp;improve&nbsp;future&nbsp;bids.</li> <li><strong>Ownership&nbsp;and&nbsp;caring.</strong>&nbsp;Manage&nbsp;project&nbsp;budgets&nbsp;by&nbsp;reviewing&nbsp;job&nbsp;cost&nbsp;reports&nbsp;with&nbsp;job&nbsp;cost&nbsp;analysts,&nbsp;providing&nbsp;field&nbsp;input&nbsp;for&nbsp;monthly&nbsp;cost-to-complete&nbsp;forecasts,&nbsp;and&nbsp;taking&nbsp;early&nbsp;corrective&nbsp;action&nbsp;on&nbsp;overruns&nbsp;so&nbsp;each&nbsp;project&nbsp;meets&nbsp;or&nbsp;exceeds&nbsp;its&nbsp;bid&nbsp;margin.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor's&nbsp;degree&nbsp;in&nbsp;Construction&nbsp;Management,&nbsp;Civil&nbsp;Engineering,&nbsp;or&nbsp;a&nbsp;related&nbsp;field&nbsp;is&nbsp;preferred.</li> <li>5+&nbsp;years&nbsp;of&nbsp;experience&nbsp;in&nbsp;asphalt&nbsp;paving,&nbsp;roadway,&nbsp;or&nbsp;heavy&nbsp;civil&nbsp;construction&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;strong&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;of&nbsp;milling,&nbsp;reclamation,&nbsp;paving,&nbsp;</li> <li>3+&nbsp;years&nbsp;managing&nbsp;projects&nbsp;with&nbsp;full&nbsp;responsibility&nbsp;for&nbsp;budget,&nbsp;schedule,&nbsp;and&nbsp;client&nbsp;relationships.</li> <li>Proven&nbsp;record&nbsp;of&nbsp;delivering&nbsp;MassDOT&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;CTDOT&nbsp;projects&nbsp;is&nbsp;strongly&nbsp;preferred.</li> <li>Experience&nbsp;managing&nbsp;multiple&nbsp;projects&nbsp;at&nbsp;once,&nbsp;with&nbsp;individual&nbsp;contract&nbsp;values&nbsp;typically&nbsp;from&nbsp;$200K&nbsp;to&nbsp;$1M+&nbsp;with&nbsp;occasional&nbsp;projects&nbsp;exceeding&nbsp;$10M.</li> <li>Ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;read&nbsp;and&nbsp;interpret&nbsp;plans,&nbsp;specifications,&nbsp;and&nbsp;contract&nbsp;documents,&nbsp;and&nbsp;verify&nbsp;quantities&nbsp;for&nbsp;billing,&nbsp;change&nbsp;orders,&nbsp;and&nbsp;material&nbsp;orders.</li> <li>Ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;interpret&nbsp;job&nbsp;cost&nbsp;reports,&nbsp;explain&nbsp;variances,&nbsp;and&nbsp;partner&nbsp;with&nbsp;job&nbsp;cost&nbsp;analysts&nbsp;on&nbsp;cost-to-complete&nbsp;forecasts;&nbsp;skilled&nbsp;in&nbsp;change&nbsp;order&nbsp;management&nbsp;and&nbsp;pay&nbsp;application&nbsp;preparation.</li> <li>Proficient&nbsp;with&nbsp;scheduling&nbsp;and&nbsp;project&nbsp;management&nbsp;software&nbsp;(e.g.&nbsp;XBE&nbsp;and&nbsp;B2W)&nbsp;</li> <li>Clear&nbsp;written&nbsp;and&nbsp;verbal&nbsp;communication,&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;negotiate&nbsp;and&nbsp;resolve&nbsp;conflicts&nbsp;with&nbsp;owners,&nbsp;inspectors,&nbsp;and&nbsp;subcontractors.</li> <li>Strong&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;skills&nbsp;to&nbsp;direct&nbsp;superintendents,&nbsp;foremen,&nbsp;and&nbsp;crews.</li> <li>Must&nbsp;have&nbsp;a&nbsp;valid&nbsp;driver&rsquo;s&nbsp;license&nbsp;and&nbsp;reliable&nbsp;transportation.</li> <li>Legal&nbsp;right&nbsp;to&nbsp;work&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;U.S.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Other&nbsp;Duties</strong></p> <p>Please&nbsp;note&nbsp;this&nbsp;job&nbsp;description&nbsp;is&nbsp;not&nbsp;designed&nbsp;to&nbsp;cover&nbsp;or&nbsp;contain&nbsp;a&nbsp;comprehensive&nbsp;listing&nbsp;of&nbsp;activities,&nbsp;duties&nbsp;or&nbsp;responsibilities&nbsp;that&nbsp;are&nbsp;required&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;employee&nbsp;for&nbsp;this&nbsp;job.&nbsp;Duties,&nbsp;responsibilities,&nbsp;and&nbsp;activities&nbsp;may&nbsp;change&nbsp;at&nbsp;any&nbsp;time&nbsp;with&nbsp;or&nbsp;without&nbsp;notice.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>The&nbsp;actual&nbsp;rate&nbsp;or&nbsp;salary&nbsp;offered&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;determined&nbsp;based&nbsp;on&nbsp;job-related&nbsp;factors,&nbsp;including&nbsp;relevant&nbsp;experience,&nbsp;education,&nbsp;qualifications,&nbsp;skills,&nbsp;and&nbsp;other&nbsp;legitimate&nbsp;business&nbsp;considerations,&nbsp;consistent&nbsp;with&nbsp;applicable&nbsp;law&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;Company&rsquo;s&nbsp;compensation&nbsp;practices.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Travel</strong></p> <p>Position&nbsp;may&nbsp;require&nbsp;up&nbsp;to&nbsp;40%&nbsp;travel&nbsp;by&nbsp;personal&nbsp;vehicle&nbsp;to&nbsp;job&nbsp;sites&nbsp;throughout&nbsp;the&nbsp;region&nbsp;based&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;needs&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;role.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Work&nbsp;Environment/Physical&nbsp;Demands</strong></p> <p>Heavy&nbsp;work&nbsp;that&nbsp;includes&nbsp;moving&nbsp;objects&nbsp;up&nbsp;to&nbsp;50&nbsp;lb.&nbsp;or&nbsp;more.&nbsp;This&nbsp;position&nbsp;works&nbsp;on&nbsp;or&nbsp;near&nbsp;moving&nbsp;mechanical&nbsp;parts,&nbsp;loud&nbsp;equipment,&nbsp;hot&nbsp;mix&nbsp;asphalt,&nbsp;fumes,&nbsp;dust,&nbsp;and&nbsp;live&nbsp;traffic,&nbsp;and&nbsp;requires&nbsp;wearing&nbsp;PPE&nbsp;on&nbsp;all&nbsp;job&nbsp;sites.&nbsp;Requires&nbsp;the&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;sit&nbsp;or&nbsp;stand&nbsp;for&nbsp;long&nbsp;periods&nbsp;of&nbsp;time&nbsp;as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;lifting,&nbsp;pulling,&nbsp;bending,&nbsp;kneeling,&nbsp;squatting,&nbsp;climbing,&nbsp;walking,&nbsp;reaching,&nbsp;driving,&nbsp;and&nbsp;repetitive&nbsp;motion,&nbsp;including&nbsp;walking&nbsp;on&nbsp;uneven&nbsp;ground&nbsp;and&nbsp;fresh&nbsp;asphalt&nbsp;and&nbsp;climbing&nbsp;into&nbsp;and&nbsp;out&nbsp;of&nbsp;trucks&nbsp;and&nbsp;equipment.&nbsp;The&nbsp;role&nbsp;also&nbsp;includes&nbsp;regular&nbsp;desk&nbsp;work,&nbsp;such&nbsp;as&nbsp;extended&nbsp;computer&nbsp;use,&nbsp;reviewing&nbsp;plans&nbsp;and&nbsp;reports,&nbsp;and&nbsp;phone&nbsp;and&nbsp;virtual&nbsp;meetings.&nbsp;Work&nbsp;is&nbsp;performed&nbsp;outdoors&nbsp;in&nbsp;all&nbsp;weather&nbsp;conditions,&nbsp;including&nbsp;at&nbsp;night,&nbsp;and&nbsp;requires&nbsp;vision&nbsp;and&nbsp;hearing&nbsp;sufficient&nbsp;to&nbsp;read&nbsp;plans,&nbsp;assess&nbsp;site&nbsp;conditions,&nbsp;and&nbsp;recognize&nbsp;warning&nbsp;signals&nbsp;in&nbsp;loud&nbsp;environments.</p>