Project Manager

The Levy Company is a heavy highway and electrical construction company headquartered in Selma, Texas, just outside of San Antonio. With more than 20 years of successful projects led by founders with over 60 years of combined experience, The Levy Company has the proven skills and knowledge to safely and efficiently complete roadway and electrical projects of any size.

The Levy Company is currently hiring a Project Manager responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing activities throughout the life cycle of assigned projects to ensure on time and within budget completion.

Essential Functions may include, but are not limited to:

• Identify sources and generate leads for business opportunities.

• Facilitate job awareness meetings prior to start of each assigned project.

• Create, track, and modify as necessary project budgets, plans, schedules, subcontracts, RFIs, submittals, details, takeoffs and RFMs.

• Read the project’s contract and specifications and ensure compliance with contract obligations.

• Serve as the liaison between the Company and the general contractor or owner and subcontractors.

• Identify, document, communicate, and track project issues.

• Identify needs for subcontracting opportunities, create formal requests for quotes, analyze subcontractor quotes, and make recommendations for selection.

• Review and analyze all plans, blueprints, specifications, and other documentation relating to assigned projects.

• Create a detailed takeoff list of materials needed to complete project.

• Request needed resources from Purchasing and assist with coordination of delivery.

• Secure required permits.

• Perform change order preparation, tracking, execution, and implementation.

• Track, document, report, and invoice for all completed work and material on hand / in storage.

• Create sub-pays and authorize payment for all subcontractors.

• Organize and maintain project folder and documentation.

• Perform earned labor review, cost to complete projections, and backlog resource analysis on a scheduled basis and present on findings.

• Manage financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income / expenses) to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client.

• Work with project superintendents through the project to ensure timely and on-budget completion.

• Visit project jobsites early and often for coordination, conflict resolution, and / or status meetings, as well as jobsite visual progress updates.

• Manage and facilitate all project closeout activities and post-project review.

• Address, apply for, and coordinate activities for utility connections needed for assigned projects.

Required Qualifications:

• At least three years of work experience in a construction administration, planning, or leadership position.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. (Significant additional work experience in a similar role may be considered in lieu of a degree.)

• Valid Texas driver license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using HCSS construction management software.

• Experience using Foundation enterprise system.

• Experience with TxDOT projects.

Required Competencies:

• Skilled in planning, leading, and executing project activities.

• Advanced knowledge of construction industry contracts, practices, processes, and standards, and their impact on project activities.

• Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures.

• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner.

• Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and procedures.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.

• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative.

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels within the organization, as well as with vendors, customers, and others.

• Ability to be results-oriented and proactive.

• Model the Core Values of the Company, setting the example for other employees.

• Ability to effectively deal with ambiguity, identify gaps and implement innovative solutions to increase operational efficiency.

• Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and diagrams.

• Ability to complete work accurately, efficiently, and timely under minimal supervision.

Working Environment:

Work is performed primarily indoors, sitting and performing work using a computer for long periods of time.

Equipment:

Position is assigned a Levy vehicle.

Physical Demands:

• Standing or sitting at a desk or table for up to eight (8) hours per day.

• Constant use of a computer for up to eight (8) hours per day.

• Frequent climbing in/out/onto vehicles and operation of a motor vehicle for up to eight (8) hours per day.

• Lifting and / or exerting of force up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, and 5 pounds constantly.

• Frequent walking.

• Occasional bending, stooping, and twisting.

• Occasional climbing of steps and / or stairs and walking on uneven terrain.

• Visual acuity to drive, work at a computer, perform manual detailed work, and to read printed and electronic documents.

• Hearing capacity to effectively communicate with and present to employees in person and by telephone.

• Manual dexterity to frequently manipulate, handle, and feel.

The above description covers the principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the job. This description is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Other miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required.

100% Employee Owned

EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive pay rates
• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short term disability
• Employee stock ownership retirement plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Education assistance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays