Project Manager (Knoxville, Tn)

RoadSafe Traffic Systems (“RoadSafe”) is the largest provider of traffic control and pavement marking services in the United States. Our national network of 50 branches supports government, private, special event, utility and railroad projects in over 40 states. Expert knowledge of traffic control and roadway striping coupled with a unique ability to quickly mobilize our extensive fleet, state-of-the art equipment and trained technicians allows RoadSafe to safely provide quality, value, and peace of mind to our customers nationwide. RoadSafe enjoys exclusive contract agreements with some of the United States' biggest industrial companies and contractors. Known for our sophistication and professionalism, RoadSafe is called upon to handle the biggest and best projects in our industry.

At RoadSafe, we offer a competitive pay, growth potential and an excellent benefits package for those who qualify including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans. RoadSafe recognizes and values diversity.

Position Summary: Responsible for overseeing and managing Pavement Marking on roadway projects. Insure that all crews and management associates are following corporate safety policies at all times. Duties include managing employees, managing critical path for all road projects, P&L responsibility for bringing projects in under budget. Will also prioritize all project related items and communicate with internal peers and external customers on issues and progress of projects. Responsible for contract production for pavement markings/traffic control and customer contact and relations. Will coordinate activities with estimating department with respect to capacity, critical path issues, and production plan.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Execute all projects safely.
• Execute all projects in conformance with the scope of the contract (with QUALITY, to level of the plans and specs in the most cost effective way)
• Coordinates all outside labor needs.
• Manages the enterprise; projects from start to finish including permits, all plan drawing/design
• Develop employee schedules, manage personnel on projects, making sure times are recorded and reported on time.
• Delivering the project on time, within budget, and optimizing cash
• Managing Variances to the Time and Cost Plans
• Managing project risk issues
• Manage branch operations including equipment needs and all DOT compliance.
• Involved in the decision making process to hire or terminate employees, or the suggestions and recommendations as to hiring, termination, advancement, promotion, or any other change that affects an employee’s status/title.
• Runs branch in regards to everything except financials.
• Mentoring other project personnel to help improve skills
• Equipping the team with the resources it needs to execute the scope of their needs
• Managing communications (reports, directions, etc.)
• Direct contact with all customers and provides solutions to solving customers problems.
• Documenting project status periodically and in final close-out report
• Providing regular and accurate forecasts of revenue, margin, cost and completion milestones