The Project Manager will work closely with the Vice President of Projects, Quarry Manager, and Operation team. The Project Manager oversees all communications between team members. Will facilitate the owner’s needs, the subcontractor/vendor needs, and assist the field team with their needs to remain in budget.

This individual is expected to have the skills set, attributes, and experience to manage multiple projects in different sectors and phases at the same time. May be required to manage multiple projects in execution and/or in proposal. Must have the ability to manage teams, evaluate, and create opportunities for efficiency and synergy amongst the groups, typically in a larger project environment.

The position requires the exercise of discretion, decision making and independent judgment. This individual will represent Southern Stone throughout the Southern United States with primary responsibilities in South Louisiana and Texas territory. The base of operation and office is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Job Responsibilities but not limited:

 Assist the field operations team on the direction of activities of designated projects to ensure that the goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and budget parameters.

2. Be proficient and knowledgeable with the project execution strategy, contract documents, project schedule, plans, and specifications.

3. Expediting of vendors and subcontractors.

4. Complete change orders for owner and subcontractors.

5. Progress payments.

6. Take ownership of project progress monitoring, earned value, and recommend corrective action to management team.

7. Incorporate safety into all job planning and execution.

8. Process time extensions documentation and submission with proper back-up.

9. Be the company liaison with management team, estimators, and other support staff to ensure successful life span of project.

10. Monitor the project to ensure project progress is on schedule and within prescribed budget.

11. Prepare cashflows, cost breakdown and budget for project, with concurrence of project team after award of contract; estimate and adjust as required for change orders.

12. Review job costs weekly and monthly projections to ensure accuracy with cost reporting.

 Prepare project reports for management, client, or others.

14. Assist with review of potential risk factors to be evaluated and reviewed along with estimating team, collaborate with support staff to determine the specifications of the project.

15. Purchase materials through purchase orders and subcontracts work. Ensure purchases and subcontracts are awarded at the most competitive price and early enough to ensure timely delivery of materials and performance of subcontracts.

16. Assure details and submittals are received, submitted, corrected, approved, and returned to the suppliers and subcontractors to assure delivery of materials and equipment to support progress schedules.

17. Prepare and send pay applications for accounts receivable to forward to client.

18. Prepare all job correspondence; submit timely change proposals to the design agent or owner, in conjunction with estimator.

19. Execute change orders between the company, architect/engineer, and subcontractors. Request extensions of time as required by contract documents.

20. Maintain applicable project files, which include internal project checklist, RFI’s and issue list.

21. Maintain a record of drawings as required on projects. Assure maintenance of a permanent record set, or that "as-built" information is transferred to permanent record set.

22. Obtain all necessary permits and licenses from appropriate authorities.

23. Complete the project closeout process including a record of drawing.

24. Performance evaluation of Subcontractor/Supplier performance to estimating team for feedback.

25. Provide innovative solutions to stay within or reduce budget cost.

Skills and Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Will accept 5 years of experience in a management role in the construction industry in place of degree.

2. Experience working in quarry or marine operations is preferred.

3. Strong communication, reading/writing, and organizational skills.

4. Great risk, cost, and task management.

5. Must pass all required pre-employment screenings which may include a background check and drug/alcohol test, and any other job-related tests.

6. Able to manage and lead the project team for the life span of the project.

7. Must have problem solving and decision-making capabilities.

8. Full capability in developing a schedule through the project management planning process.

 9. Must be adaptable and flexible in various construction environments.

10. Proficient goal setting and prioritization skills that is well communicated to the project team.

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the efficient operation of construction equipment, including excavators, bulldozers, off road trucks, and tractors with pans. They operate equipment to assist in the construction of structures, roads, subdivisions, plants, and others. The Heavy Equipment Operator works in coordination with our projects to deliver work that align to the organization’s strategic vision and closely with the superintendents, and the rest of operations team for all projects. The position requires the exercise of discretion, decision making and independent judgment.

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Job Responsibilities but not limited:

· Operate heavy equipment in compliance with project specifications, the company's operating safety policies and procedures.

· Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers.

· Ensure company equipment, material, and the work site are maintained, kept clean, and stored in a safe manner. Collect and dispose of scrap, excess materials, and refuse.

· Observe distribution of material to adjust machine settings or material flow and indicate low spots for workers to add material.

· Complete required paperwork, reporting, and other documentation.

· Understand and follow directions from supervisors as to required work area.

· Performs pre and post inspections and performs minor maintenance of the equipment.

· Performs assignments as directed or as responsibilities necessitate.

· Performs general labor duties when necessary.

· Recognize the importance of safety on the job site. Always ensure awareness of ground crew. Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.

Qualifications and Skills:

· Minimum 5 years’ experience in operation of excavators, bull dozers, off road trucks, and tractor with pans in civil construction industry.

· Experience working on and performing daily inspections and maintenance on a variety of Excavators, Dozers, Front-End Loaders, Packers, and tools necessary in the assistance of the job.

· Ability to understand and efficiently carry out instructions.

· Must have knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and safety rules and regulations and learn client and company policies.

· Strong verbal communication skills.

· Must pass all company and other required drug and alcohol tests.

· Be a team player, with a willingness to assist in a variety of roles on the site.

· Travel to project locations is required.

The Southern Stone Company is an equal-opportunity employer.