DIAMOND B CONSTRUCTION, a leading provider of highway, street, road, bridge, airport and many other types of high-quality construction in Louisiana is currently seeking placement for the following position:

PROJECT MANAGER responsible for PM and estimating responsibilities for projects in South Eastern Louisiana

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Competitive Wages 
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance ($10K) with additional Life Insurance Options
• Long-Term Disability Insurance Options
• 401K with competitive Company Match
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Medical HRA Account
• Vacation Pay
• Earned Sick Leave Program
• Strong Safety Culture

JOB DUTIES:

The Project Manager has the overall responsibility for coordination and planning of Highway Construction Projects to include lay down Crews and other crews in an assigned Area. Responsible for crews having the materials when they need them, the correct tools, the right working environment, the correct information, the right equipment and enough manpower to get the work done on time and within budget. The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating with the Area Manager and all Superintendents to track labor and production costs on daily basis. This will be a collaborative effort with all the managers in the area.

• Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Estimating and Bid activities
• Pre-construction planning and coordination
• Oversight of costs, materials, labor and scheduling during construction phase.
• Change order management
• Contractor, sub-contractor and vendor relations throughout the project
• Post construction review, audits, contract and compliance obligations.
• Performing other duties on the jobsite when equipment is not in operation, as to add to efficiency of our overall operation
• Following all safety policies and PPE use

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work outdoors in high heat and cold
• Ability to lift and carry weights up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to walk and stand on uneven surfaces for long periods of time
• Ability to operate designated equipment and company vehicles by safe use of levers, knobs, handles and peddles, steering mechanisms
• Ability to stoop, bend and climb as needed
• Ability to read, see and understand signs, signals, commands, instruction and safety policies
• Ability to train and teach proper safety techniques and PPE use

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Valid driver’s license with clear driving record Ability to operate specialized road and/or heavy equipment as needed (required).
• Minimum of 5 years estimating and/or scheduling of heavy construction projects; experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
• Record of safe work experience in the construction trades; ability to build professional rapport with customers, employees and company/customer officials.
• Utilization of Primavera 6
• Preferred candidates will have previous experience as a project manager and/or college degree in construction management or certification.

CANAAN LEASING AND DIAMOND B ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age (40 and over), religion or national origin, disability, veteran or other protected status. This Work Scope /Job Description are a general description of the basic job function, skills, knowledge and abilities, and the general duties of the position. The Work Scope does not necessarily include all the duties which may be required of an equipment operator. Work Scopes may be revised as needed.

Qualified candidates should apply at https://jobs.diamondb.com

Required Skills Required Experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months experience financial services industry, retail, and/or sales
• Consideration will be given to those with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Sales without 6 months of previous experience. 
• Competent computer skills
• Customer service experience
• Proven success in a sales environment
• Capable of managing and prioritizing a multitude of tasks
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing in a professional manner when dealing with employees, members, vendors and company contacts
• Ability to follow the core values of honesty, integrity, mutual respect, pride and ownership

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This job operates in a clerical office setting.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phone, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
• This position requires manual dexterity, the ability to lift files and open filing cabinets
• This position requires sitting, bending, stooping or standing as necessary

PURDUE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/DISABILITY/VETERAN