Project Manager (Construction) - Conroe TX

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

What You'll Do:

Manage. Responsible for project management of engineering/construction projects including but not limited to: opportunity/ problem identification, potential options for resolution, project estimates, resource requirements, detailed schedule and work plans, detail designs, bid requests, and overall construction management. Proactively manages project costs to meet budget and established timelines. Monitors progress and make adjustments as needed. Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.

Design. Uses AutoCAD to perform design tasks and produce drawings. Draws on internal/external mechanical and civil designer resources as required, who produce the majority of drawings.

Inspect. Provides field supervision/inspection services on construction projects. Performs post-project review to ensure key objectives, cost/performance improvements, and rate of return is achieved.

Prepare Bid Packages. Prepares bid packages for construction and manages construction contracts.

Provide Updates. Provide project updates on a regular frequency to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.

Represent the Company. Represents the company to industry associations, government officials, and public agencies.

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Skills You'll Need:

Education. Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.

Experience. 5-8 years of project management and related experience with experience in a heavy industrial or mining environment. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred. Strong familiarity with project management and engineering software tools, methodologies, and best practices. Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle. Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.

Leadership Skills. Acts decisively and supports all aspects of the company to work together to accomplish the objectives, vision, mission, and values of Vulcan. Trusts and allows people to do their job, holding them accountable for the full extent of their responsibilities. Develops innovative solutions to problems by trying non-obvious or non-traditional approaches.

Organizational Skills. Identifies and defines clear short-term goals and/or work outcomes that are required to implement strategic goals.

Problem Solving. Proven ability to solve problems creatively and effectively. Detail-oriented. Follows through with commitments and solves problems in a timely fashion. Deals skillfully and promptly with new situations. Ask a series of probing questions to go beyond surface issues and fully understand the components of a problem and its root causes.

Analytical Skills. Verifies assumptions or interpretations by checking with credible sources or through first-hand observation and data-gathering.

Computer Skills. Advanced computer skills including spreadsheets and Microsoft Office Suite is required. Skill in drawing and designing with AutoCAD/land desktop preferred.

Interpersonal Communication. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and must be extremely resourceful. Communicates clearly and listens carefully in an open, candid, and consistent manner.

High Integrity. Acts with unyielding integrity and honesty in business transactions, promoting company policies and holding self and other employees accountable, keeping promises and commitments. Honors your commitments to yourself and others. Acknowledging and correcting your own mistakes. Taking full ownership to address and fix problems vs. deflecting blame to others.

Safety-Oriented. Sets a safety tone for all activities; upholds the highest standards for protecting people and the environment.

What You'll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. The industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impact daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.