Project Manager

Position: Project Manager

Location: Kent, WA

Duration: Full-time

Salary: DOE

Our client takes pride in being the employer of choice for the top people in our industry. They are a dynamic, family-owned company with over 70 years of experience specializing in the quality manufacturing and construction of asphalt pavements for state, city, and private customers.

Our client's Kent Division is hiring! We are in search of a Project Manager with experience in estimating and managing municipal and heavy highway construction projects as both the prime and sub-contractor. This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits. If you are in search of a challenging, rewarding, team-oriented environment, and possess the desire to build upon a rich history, then youve come to the right place.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or experience required.
• Five years of asphalt paving or construction industry estimating and project management experience preferred.
• Must possess appropriate math and computer skills.
• Community leadership and involvement is a plus.
• Requires some local travel.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen (including marijuana) and have an acceptable driving record.
• Full-time, in-office position.

Responsibilities:

The Project Manager is responsible for building and maintaining productive client relationships throughout the construction process (bidding through completion). The Project Manager prepares cost estimates and proposals for asphalt paving construction jobs for private customers and public entities. Works closely with contractors, state and local municipalities, inspectors, and customers. Actively participates in local government and community affairs. Position may periodically require long hours, night work, local travel, and/or weekend work.

If you...

• Actively promote safety in all aspects of project bidding, planning, and execution
• Possess strong leadership, problem-solving, issue resolution, decision-making, and organization skills
• Are a self-starter and able to manage time effectively
• Are familiar with analyzing specifications, proposals, plans, and other documentation to prepare cost estimates for asphalt paving projects
• Maintain a professional approach when dealing with customers and employees
• Continuously strive to improve customer satisfaction
• Have a passion for sales and building relationships

Have a proven track record of preparing thorough, accurate, and timely estimates for both public and private sector projects, including the preparation of bid documents and the development of clear written proposals and correspondence

Our client provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time Admin employees (and their families) that includes medical with prescription coverage, HSA/FSA, dental, vision reimbursement program, Life/AD&D, LTD, 401k (with employer matching plus discretionary Company Profit Sharing contributions), 128 accrued hours of PTO, extended illness time accrued at five (5) days per year up to a maximum of 200 hours, EAP, wellness program, and seven (7) paid holidays.