Project Manager

Milestone Contractors is a fully integrated highway, heavy construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and site-development general contractor providing construction services throughout the state of Indiana and beyond.

But, we are so much more than that - we are family.

We have built a culture that believes in the value of every person. We all come from different backgrounds and upbringings, many from different races, religions, political beliefs, identities, and ethnicities. We have respect for one another and place a priority on the physical and psychological safety of our team.

At Milestone Contractors, we tackle complex problems.

We bet on our people. We do the right thing - always.

We take care of our community. And we never, ever give up.

We believe that a better tomorrow is built today. So every day, we strive to gain a deeper understanding of the world around us, and we work to solve existing and emerging problems in the infrastructure space. For decades, people have powered our success because we are committed to empowering them. Individuals and teams have the freedom to explore their curiosity, to collaborate freely and frequently, and to chase down their biggest, boldest ideas. We invest in people because they are our greatest asset.

Position Summary

Plans, directs, coordinates or budgets activities concerned with the construction and pavement of heavy civil/highway projects. Participates in estimating and conceptual development of a construction project and facilitates its organization, scheduling and completion.

Essential Functions:

• Manages project administration
  • Completes and maintains all project documentation, accurately and on time
  • Establish, update and communicate project schedule; ensure timely completion of project through schedule
  • Coordinate and document utility relocation efforts
  • Review owner-initiated change orders and prepare cost estimates and change order submittals
  • Complete project closeout process
  • Ensures compliance and contract obligations are met
  • Develops strong knowledge of all project plans, specs, subcontracts, PO's, shop drawings, submittals
• Communicates effectively
  • Advises project supervisors of contract and subcontract requirements
  • Develops effective working relationships with owner, subs and suppliers
  • Communicates administrative procedures and specifications for project to applicable parties
  • Organize, conduct and represent company at project meetings
  • Facilitates collaboration among owner, subs, suppliers and company personnel

• Promotes and maintains safe work environment.
  • Exhibits safe work behaviors; evaluates work area for hazards; eliminates or controls hazards
  • Wears all prescribed PPE
  • Ensures subordinate employees are following safety policies and exhibiting safe behaviors

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field; or equivalent work experience
• 2-3 years' experience as a project manager in the heavy civil & highway industry; 4 -5 years of experience as an assistant project manager in the heavy civil & highway industry with progressive work responsibilities; or 5-7 years of experience in field supervision with experience managing project administration/documentation from preconstruction activity through project closeout.

Milestone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veterans status.

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