Highway Maintenance Project Manager

The position is responsible to oversee the total asset management of one or more highway Projects/Contracts within the Memphis, TN area. DCSAM is a family owned and operated business providing infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and other commercial/residential customers across the entire United States.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the Management and Operations of Complex Highway Projects/Contracts; Develop and periodically revise a work plan for the maintenance and operations within the projects limits to specifications under the contract; 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 proper expense management; Monitor contract to ensure proper expense management and maximization of operating profits; Make sure utilization of current equipment inventory is effective, and that the inventory is of sufficient quantity to handle 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 are abiding by all 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 by lending direction regarding location overhead payroll budgeting, staffing needs, information processing systems, major expenditures, and office image and cleanliness; Ensure a solid recruiting and hiring game-plan and that this game-plan is executed on a timely basis; Work with the Corporate Recruiting team to develop and execute recruiting and hiring game-plan; Perform annual evaluations on all responsible employees; Work in conjunction with corporate department heads, DCSAM Management and managers to coordinate training efforts annually; Work with managers and DCSAM Management in providing direction for the development of the project's overhead budgets; Ensure regular and appropriate contact with the customer, provide updates, report issues, and ensure resolution of all 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; 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

College degree strongly preferred with a preference for a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or comparable); P.E. License a plus; Additional industry-related training/certification is desirable

Benefits

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