Highway Maintenance Project Manager

DCSAM is a family owned and operated business that provides innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and other commercial/residential customers across the United States. The position is responsible for overseeing the total asset management of one or more highway projects/contracts within the Plano/Dallas area. Positions are contingent upon the awarding of a contract to DCS Asset Maintenance, and candidates will be updated on the progress of the bid award once determined.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the management and operations of complex highway projects/contracts; Develop and periodically revise a work plan for maintenance and operations within the project limits to contract specifications; Manage all employees including Asst. Project Managers, Supervisors, technicians, specialty work crews, administrative staff and other staff; Monitor all project overheads to ensure proper utilization of resources and expense management; Monitor contract to ensure proper expense management and maximization of operating profits; Ensure utilization of current equipment inventory is effective and sufficient for contract needs; Put together long-term personnel and equipment scheduling to determine overall project needs; Identify, support and partner with the Contracts Committee for business development and estimating needs; Ensure all staff abide by federal, state and local laws within the scope of their contracts; Monitor fleet of vehicles and equipment to ensure worthiness; Work with administrative support roles on location overhead payroll budgeting, staffing needs, information processing systems, major expenditures, and office image and cleanliness; Ensure a solid recruiting and hiring game-plan is developed and executed on a timely basis, in coordination with the Corporate Recruiting team; Perform annual evaluations on all responsible employees; Coordinate training efforts annually with corporate department heads, DCSAM Management and managers; Provide direction for the development of the project's overhead budgets; Ensure regular and appropriate contact with the customer, provide updates, report issues and resolve customer complaints or problems; All other duties as assigned

Requirements

A minimum of 10+ years' management experience related to total routine maintenance contracts, and snow and ice control; College degree is strongly preferred with a preference for a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or comparable); Knowledge of financial goals and terminology; Ability to prepare and manage budgets successfully, as well as regular project budget forecasting; Must be available 24/7 to the project

Nice to have

P.E. License; Additional industry-related training/certification is desirable

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment; Competitive Compensation; Generous compensation packages; Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan; 401(K); Generous Paid Time Off; Career Development; Employee engagement events