Project Manager

Encore Pavement is a full-service concrete and asphalt paving company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas.

We serve commercial, industrial and residential customers throughout the Midwest, providing quality work and creating unsurpassed customer experiences from bid to job completion. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee and coordinate commercial asphalt and concrete projects from pre-construction through completion. This role ensures projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality and safety standards. The Project Manager will also be responsible for managing field staff, communicating with stakeholders, and addressing changes in project scope or budget as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate field staff, ensuring efficient execution of work.
• Oversee all project phases, from planning to completion, while maintaining schedules and budgets.
• Ensure project safety by enforcing best practices and compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Train and develop employees for future advancement within the company.
• Maintain professional relationships with contractors, property owners, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor labor and equipment needs to optimize scheduling and efficiency.
• Conduct inspections to ensure completed work meets customer and company standards.
• Review and manage subcontractor proposals, scopes of work, contracts, and performance.
• Interpret and understand contract documents to ensure project profitability and alignment with company goals.
• Regularly communicate with customers in a professional and responsive manner.
• Collaborate with management to provide project updates, plan activities, and develop a two-week look-ahead schedule.
• Participate in company and project-related meetings, including pre-construction, task, safety, and staff meetings.
• Assist the estimating team by reviewing and interpreting project plans and specifications.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams effectively.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in construction
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret project plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction paving, underground utilities, concrete, and grading practices.
• Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background/drug screening.
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to perform in a high-production environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial asphalt or concrete maintenance projects.

If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply!

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Occasionally
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Constantly
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Rarely
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Rarely
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Constantly

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Occasionally
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Rarely
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures: Constantly
• High temperatures: Constantly
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Constantly
• Noisy environments: Constantly
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Constantly
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Never
• Office environment: Rarely

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.