Construction Project Manager

Title of Position: Construction Project Manager

Location: Fairless Hills, PA

Industry Leading Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement

Silvi Materials is seeking a Construction Project Manager to spearhead its handling of internal construction and capital improvement projects at its mining, ready-mix, and import facilities. Through a combination of growth and acquisitions, Silvi Materials has become one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of concrete products and construction materials in the Northeast United States. Today, Silvi Materials  is a fully integrated ready-mix supplier, manufacturing concrete at nine locations with raw materials supplied from its own mining operations and deep water import terminal.

Silvi Materials continually undertakes capital improvement and construction projects to ensure it maintains state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. The Construction Project Manager will manage these projects with a positive demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently. The nature of the work will require that the candidate simultaneously supervise multiple construction projects from beginning to end, ensuring that projects are completed within time and budgetary constraints. An understanding of the construction business and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment are vital to success in this position.

Silvi Materials has been expanding our “A” Team of employees since 1947! Our team has grown to 15+ companies, employing over 950 people across 30+ locations in Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina.  Silvi is large enough to provide the stability you need, but small enough that you can feel your individual contribution to our success.  We value the fresh ideas and perspectives of each new member of our team.

What does Silvi Materials offer you, you may ask?

• Phenomenal Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription, Vacation, Paid Holidays, and so much more!
• Your future in mind: With 401(k) (at select locations) and/or pension options. We want all employees to build a great retirement!
• Growth at Silvi Materials: We offer each employee the opportunity to move into any facet of our complex business. And our tuition reimbursement program is the perfect springboard to help you get there!

Responsibilities: The scope of projects includes site construction, building and industrial facility construction.

• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to on-time/on-budget completion.
• Collaborate with internal staff and ownership to develop project specifications, scope and budgets to meet operational needs.
• Work with outside engineers and architects to develop plans
• Coordinate bid and scope reviews with all workers and prospective subcontractors
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements and manage risk
• Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
• Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors
• Plan all construction operations to ensure deadlines and budgets are met by scheduling intermediate phases and completing critical path analysis.
• Acquire equipment and material and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies
• Evaluate progress on a daily basis and prepare detailed project status reports
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues and collaborate with the Safety Director to address.

 Qualifications Required:

• Industry experience is preferred but not required. 
• Preferred Undergraduate degree in Construction, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with construction processes on large projects with multiple phases.
• Ability to create complex budgets and project status reports.
• Ability to read shop drawings/blueprints.
• Understanding of standard construction contracts and the ability to negotiate same.
• Good communication, writing and computer skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Willing to work outdoors, in all weather conditions

 Physical Requirements

 In a typical work setting, people in this job:

• Lift 50 pounds regularly and on occasion up to 100 pounds.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, stretch, twist or crawl.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness. 

Silvi Materials does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.