Company Overview:
Since 1993, Ragle, Inc. has successfully completed numerous high-profile construction projects across Texas, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. While our core expertise lies in highway and bridge construction, we also excel in deep excavation, demolition, grading, and pipe work. Known for our commitment to meeting contractual obligations and delivering economic value, we pride ourselves on employing highly skilled professionals who ensure that every project is completed to the client’s satisfaction.
Position Summary:
Ragle, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager for our Houston Heavy Highway Division. This role requires an individual with proven expertise in overseeing large-scale roadway, highway, and bridge construction projects. The successful candidate will lead a team focused on delivering exceptional project outcomes while adhering to strict safety, quality, and schedule requirements. Travel to surrounding areas may be required depending on project locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership: Direct and manage all aspects of construction projects from conception to completion, with a focus on highway, roadway, and bridge construction.
- Safety Oversight: Ensure strict adherence to safety standards and regulations, fostering a safe work environment on all project sites.
- Quality Control: Monitor and maintain high-quality standards, ensuring construction meets or exceeds project specifications.
- Schedule Management: Develop and manage project schedules using Primavera P6, including the creation of 3-week lookahead schedules. Track project milestones and performance against the baseline schedule.
- Cost Management: Regularly review and manage job costs, ensuring that projects stay within budget. Prepare and negotiate change orders as necessary.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Communicate and coordinate with inspectors, owner representatives, and other key stakeholders to ensure project alignment and timely issue resolution.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and develop a team of 1 to 5 direct reports, which may include Project Engineers, Superintendents, or Interns. Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
- Resource Allocation: Plan and assign resources, including labor, equipment, and materials, ensuring optimal project execution. Anticipate project needs at least 6 months in advance.
- Payment Management: Ensure timely and accurate payments from project owners and ensure vendors and subcontractors are paid according to contract terms.
- Compliance: Maintain compliance with all company policies, practices, and safety procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Where applicable, oversee craft employees and direct reports, ensuring efficient execution of construction, operations, and maintenance activities on site.
- Lead and mentor a team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment focused on continuous improvement.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Technical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering principles, especially related to heavy highway construction, bridge building, and related infrastructure projects.
- Construction Expertise: Strong understanding of materials, methods, and tools used in roadway, highway, and bridge construction, as well as deep excavation and grading.
- Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of safety and environmental regulations related to civil construction projects.
- Leadership & Problem Solving: Exceptional leadership and problem-solving abilities, with experience leading teams through complex construction challenges.
- Project Planning: Strong capability in project planning, scheduling (P6 proficiency is required), resource management, and cost control.
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Spanish fluency is preferred but not required.
Education and Experience:
- Degree: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is strongly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in managing large-scale heavy highway construction projects, with demonstrated experience in roadway, highway, and bridge construction.
- Certifications: PMP or similar project management certifications are advantageous but not mandatory.
- Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of project management and scheduling software, specifically Primavera P6. Experience with cost management systems and project tracking tools is preferred.
- Driver's License: Valid driver’s license is required for this position.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), and a 401(k) matching program.
- Additional Perks: Company truck with fuel card and toll tag. Cell phone reimbursement.
- Advancement Opportunities: Ragle, Inc. is committed to the professional growth and development of its employees, offering numerous pathways for career advancement.
Location & Travel:
This position is based in Houston, TX. Some travel to surrounding areas will be required depending on project locations.
Note: Ragle Inc. is not sponsoring visa's at this time.
Ragle, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, adhering to all federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. We maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected category. Ragle Inc. participates in E-Verify.
Ragle, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters.
