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Aldridge Transportation - Project Manager in Washington, District Of Columbia
Transportation - Project Manager
Join Aldridge's East Cost Transportation Teamand play a crucial role in supporting infrastructure projects across the nation within diverse markets, including aviation, rail and transit, electric mobility, ports, intermodal, streets, and highways. At Aldridge, your work will be instrumental in connecting people and keeping the world moving. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in the transportation industry, consider being part of Aldridge's dynamic team where your contributions contribute to shaping a better future.
What we are looking for:
Aldridge is seeking aProject Manager to join our dynamic and energetic team. This role will work collaboratively with the project team to ensure that a quality project is produced safely, on time, and within budget.
Project Location: DC Area / Virginia Beach
What you’ll do:
Essential project duties including:
Function as the main point of contact for the project.
Manage all facets of a project including financials, planning, labor productivity, project execution and completion.
Direct workflow segments and make decisions concerning the financial management, scheduling, procurement and overall performance of a project.
Oversee all project functions as they relate to safety, quality control and team management.
Develop a budget from an estimate for each project by organizing project tasks in a clear and concise project plan that clearly defines all project requirements.
Manage budget; compare bids to actual project costs and implement necessary corrective actions.
Produce job change orders, evaluate and apply job estimates, and assist with new estimates as required.
Develop a baseline schedule for each assigned project to reflect accurate labor, material, equipment, subcontract time requirements, and project constraints. Measure the baseline against actual progress and implement appropriate corrective actions as necessary.
Expedite, negotiate, and approve internal charges and issues as well as external contract changes and issues.
Identify and track items by pay category, cost codes and cost types.
Maintain accurate, current, and complete records for all assigned projects. Measure and document both project and team progress results from planning through closure of the project.
Accurate management of subcontractors and subcontract progress including work completed payment and changes in subcontract values.
Understand and be responsible for compliance with Aldridge safety policies and support a “Safety First” attitude. Conduct regular safety tours on the project and ensure employee involvement and craft engagement in the safety program.
Promote safe job sites by partnering with the Safety Department to ensure safety issues are mitigated and/or properly addressed.
Define and specify Aldridge project team member’s roles and responsibilities.
Manage personnel and expeditiously and reasonably resolve internal team issues. Identify team members’ corrective actions to resolve conflicts involving time, cost, and performance, leveraging Division manager when appropriate.
Conduct regular external client check ins to mitigate concerns and issues.
As assigned, mentor and train Project Management candidates and Assistant Project Managers.
Who you are:
We are pursuing candidates with the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Management or other construction-related major. Equivalent construction or Union trade background is also considered.
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
Exceptional skill sets including organization, flexibility, customer focus, and written and verbal communications.
Who we are:
Welcome to Aldridge, where we are on a mission to shape a better future through our commitment to excellence, innovation, community, and safety. As a recognized leader in complex infrastructure projects, we have been building and strengthening America's infrastructure for over 70 years. Ranked among the top 20 electrical contractors in the United States, Aldridge has earned its distinguished reputation by upholding a commitment to being Incident and Injury Free.
At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety, innovation, and execution.
Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness, with third-generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 1,500 industry experts dedicated to our vision, we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family.
Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team-building events, open-door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful difference. Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected – become a part of the A-team to start building and strengthening your career today!
This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.