Leads change management efforts by evaluating owner-initiated changes, assessing cost and schedule impact, preparing detailed cost estimates and change order submittals, and ensuring alignment with contractual terms and business objectives
Coordinates and documents utility relocation efforts, engaging applicable parties proactively to minimize schedule impacts and ensure compliance with relocation agreements and regulatory requirements
Directs cross-functional coordination among subcontractors, suppliers, utilities, and internal teams, facilitating effective collaboration and resolving operational challenges to maintain project momentum
Advises project supervisors and field leadership on contract and subcontract requirements, scope boundaries, and compliance obligations to ensure consistent execution and minimize risk
Organizes, conducts, and represents Milestone Contractors LP at project meetings, ensuring decisions, action items, and commitments are accurately documented and followed through
Leads project closeout activities, including documentation completion, financial reconciliation, and stakeholder communication, to ensure all contractual requirements are met and lessons learned are captured
Champions a culture of safety and accountability by enforcing company safety policies, PPE requirements, and safe work practices across all project activities, and ensuring compliance by subcontractors and field teams
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills
Education Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred — Milestone Contractors LP values a combination of education, training, and hands-on experience and will consider equivalent experience in lieu of formal education requirements
Experience Qualification
10+ years of progressive experience in heavy highway project management, with demonstrated accountability for project cost, schedule, quality, and contractual compliance required
Experience managing large, complex projects with construction volumes in the hundreds of millions of dollars required
Experience with design-build, multi-agency, and/or joint venture project delivery models preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Driver's License and clean driving record required
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Work is performed in a combination of active construction job sites, field offices, job trailers, and office environments with continuous exposure to heights, moving vehicles, stopped traffic, noise, and varying weather and outdoor conditions
Frequent exposure to outdoor conditions including inclement weather, extreme temperatures, humidity, dust, asphalt, concrete, and dirt
Regular exposure to construction noise including mechanical equipment, heavy machinery, horns, and jackhammers
Fast-paced, high-pressure environments requiring mental dexterity, adaptability, and resilience to manage changing conditions and competing priorities
Position requires a balanced mix of office-based work and travel to job sites within the local territory; occasional out-of-area and overnight travel may be required
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to travel between project sites, meetings, and work locations
Routine movement around job sites, including walking, standing, bending, climbing, and navigating uneven terrain and active construction environments
Skills and Abilities
Applied knowledge of construction project management, contract administration, cost control, scheduling methodologies, and safety practices applicable to complex heavy civil and highway construction projects
Demonstrated skill in applying project management tools, systems, and methodologies, including scheduling software, cost tracking systems, and construction management platforms such as Viewpoint, HeavyJob, and HeavyBid, to plan, execute, and control multiple projects simultaneously
Applied knowledge of construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, plans, and specifications, with the ability to interpret and administer contractual requirements accurately, manage risk, and drive compliance
Ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities simultaneously, make sound independent decisions, and lead cross-functional collaboration with owners, subcontractors, suppliers, utilities, and internal field and operations leadership
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders, and to represent Milestone Contractors LP with credibility and professionalism in high-stakes, multi-party project environments
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information and provide guidance for diverse audiences including field teams, subcontractors, owner representatives, and executive leadership
About Milestone Contractors
Milestone Contractors is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. Milestone Contractors is a fully integrated heavy construction company specializing in highway, bridge, asphalt and concrete paving and site development. Over its 30-year history, Milestone has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality, people and innovation. Milestone Contractors is a part of The Heritage Group's family of companies. Learn more at https://www.milestonelp.com/
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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