In Field Construction Project Manager

A General Engineering Contractor based in Napa County is seeking to hire a full-time grading and earthwork In Field Project Manager to join their team. Eakle Construction & Trucking, located in Pope Valley, primarily operates in Napa, Sonoma, and Lake Counties. Our projects offer a diverse range of services, including site development, site demolition, rock breaking, crushing and removal, drain line installation and layout, septic systems, ponds, vineyard development, and more.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities of Grading & Earthwork In Field Project Manager:

• Provide day-to-day oversight and direction to the foremen and field personnel assigned to on-site construction projects.
• Trimble experience preferred.
• Must be able to read plans. 
• Perform quality control duties and responsibilities regarding the work being performed.
• Obtain necessary permits, approvals, and other regulatory requirements related to the construction project's needs (e.g., encroachment permits, USA Dig notifications, OSHA, etc.).
• Read and understand proposals and the scope of work
• Manage and control assigned projects.
• Facilitate pre-job meetings with all parties. i.e., soils engineers and inspectors.
• Review the job with the foremen and bring them up to speed on the scope of work and job-specific tasks and challenges. Ensure the foreman understands the project scope and budget.
• Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to the project team for resolution.
• Promote and maintain a good working relationship with the owner, engineers, architects, and inspectors.
• Ensure the foreman immediately informs you if there is a change in the scope of work.
• Forecast equipment needs with foremen so the correct equipment is on the job and rental equipment is returned in a timely manner.
• Assessing job priorities and assigning employees to appropriate tasks.
• Communicating with foremen to have material and trucking orders placed so the material is on-site at the start of the project.
• Making sure employees have the tools and equipment needed for the job. 
• Ensure safety precautions are followed, including updating safety kits in case of any emergencies during the work.
• Giving clear directions to workers as to what needs to be done to avoid mistakes.
• Ensure company rules/policies are followed.
• Make sure jobs are completed on time per the schedule. Identify scheduling conflicts.
• Review plans and specs for ways to minimize project costs.
• Review timesheets each day for accuracy and extra work.
• Review extra work tags with foremen to ensure accuracy. 
• Perform superintendent duties at multiple job sites simultaneously.
• Preside over weekly contractor meetings designed to coordinate the work.
• Ensure that all equipment on the job site is cleaned and maintained daily.  
• Perform job progress and punch list completion items. 
• Assist in budgeting and bidding.
• Gather project material submittals and maintain records of approvals and changes at the job site.
• Identify areas of work that are outside the scope of bid work and track any change orders.
• Assist in hiring employees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Physically lift up to 75 lbs.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; can read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts team success above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and construction documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Education and / or Experience:

• Minimum of five years of verifiable experience in grading and earthwork projects and be computer literate.
• Previous Superintendent experience at least 2 years

Compensation

Wage and additional benefits are dependent upon experience. In addition to several other great benefits, we offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

This position requires the candidate to have a valid driver's license.

Eakle Construction & Trucking is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time