Project Manager - Heavy Civil

Albany, New York

Gallo Construction Corporation
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Project Manager - Heavy Civil


Introduction: We are hiring a skilled Project Manager with experience in excavation, site work, cast-in-place concrete, piping, and process equipment installation. The PM must have experience managing subcontractors, vendors and craft employees to successfully complete projects on time and within budget. The ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and submittals is required.


Job Summary: Provide overall contract management for on-site construction, including direct supervision of Gallo superintendents, subcontractors, and other construction related personnel. Direct them in planning, coordination and execution of work to be on time and within budget while maintaining a safe workplace and promoting client relationships.


Primary Responsibilities:

Act as the primary point of contact with the client and manage the construction contract

Utilize drawings and specifications to determine comprehensive project scopes for buying out the necessary materials and signing up subcontractors

Document and manage project correspondence including submittal management, RFI management, legal notices, with the Owner, Engineer, subcontractors and vendors

Ensure that work is being completed safely and that the quality of work performed exceeds expectations while managing any field issues that arise

Compile cost estimates for changed conditions and negotiate change orders with the Owner and Engineer

Develop detailed project CPM schedules and update weekly, forecasting the required Gallo labor, heavy equipment, and rentals, and determining subcontractor work timelines

Pre-plan and determine means, methods, materials, and tools required for completing work tasks


Job Qualifications:

5-10 years of experience in contract management for civil construction, including exposure to excavation, utilities and concrete work

3-5 years of experience in leading a team

Ability to travel within a 1.5 hour radius of Watervliet, NY

Knowledge of OSHA requirements and ability to complete an in-house jobsite safety audit

Proficiency with Microsoft Project/Excel/Outlook, and other basic computer software


Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business, or related field

Exposure to construction projects related to water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, heavy concrete rehabilitation, and complex municipal infrastructure work.

Familiar with unit price contracts and billing for quantities

Experience working on hard dollar bid municipal projects

Background in construction cost estimating and change order negotiation


Compensation:

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Paid family leave

Date Posted: 02 May 2025
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