Project Manager - Traffic Signals
On-siteSan Antonio, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of roadway, utility, traffic signal, and concrete projects while reviewing drawings, contracts, and specifications for compliance. Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules, track critical paths, and update progress with field input. Supervise APMs, Superintendents, Foremen, and Coordinators to align field operations with project goals, manage budgets and forecasts, and approve pay applications and change orders. Enforce safety standards, conduct audits, and ensure regulatory compliance with TxDOT and local agencies. Serve as primary contact for owners, agencies, and subcontractors, leading preconstruction meetings and resolving disputes. Utilize Spectrum, Procore, HCSS, and Bluebeam for project controls and reporting. Mentor team members in submittals and cost tracking, conduct performance evaluations, and support onboarding initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive project management experience in civil construction
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage multi-scope projects, and maintain owner relationships
- Proficiency in Primavera P6, Spectrum, Procore, HCSS, and related construction management software
- Strong financial acumen with experience in forecasting, earned value, and pay applications
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated leadership in safety culture, compliance, and regulatory engagement
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to work in both office and field environments
- Must be able to sit, stand, and walk between jobsite and office settings
- Must be able to read plans, digital systems, and field observations
- Must be able to work in outdoor conditions
- Must be able to work around construction equipment
- Must be able to work with moderate jobsite risks
- Must be able to serve as primary contact for owners, agencies, inspectors, and subcontractors
- Must be able to lead preconstruction meetings, and weekly schedule reviews
- Must be able to provide proactive project updates and resolve disputes with professionalism
- Must be able to represent the company in executive and community-level meetings
- Must be able to conduct evaluations and provide feedback on hiring, promotions, and performance
- Must be able to train field leaders on documentation, scheduling, and cost control expectations
- Must be able to support team onboarding and career development initiatives
- Must be able to apply expertise in utilities, grading, concrete, and traffic signal construction
- Must be able to monitor production, cost, and QA/QC reports
- Must be able to oversee RFI, submittal, change management, and closeout processes
- Must be able to utilize Spectrum, Procore, HCSS, Primavera P6, SharePoint, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
- Must be able to enforce safety standards with field leaders and Safety staff
- Must be able to conduct audits and incident follow-ups
- Must be able to develop project-specific safety plans and implement corrective actions
- Must be able to maintain compliance with permits and regulations (TxDOT, COSA, SAWS, CPS, TCEQ, SWPPP, ROW)
- Must be able to review drawings, contracts, and specifications to ensure scope, budget, and compliance alignment
- Must be able to develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules; track critical path and update progress with field input
- Must be able to supervise APMs, Superintendents, Foremen, and Coordinators
- Must be able to manage project budgets, earned revenue, forecasts, and costs to complete
- Must be able to review and approve pay applications, subcontractor invoices, and change orders
- Must be able to ensure financial entries in Spectrum and HCSS are accurate and contract-compliant
- Must be able to support estimating and provide feedback on budgets and cost projections
- Must be able to lead the full-cycle planning, coordination, and execution of civil construction projects across roadway, underground utilities, traffic signals, and concrete scopes
- Must be able to provide direct supervision of project teams
- Must be able to mentor APMs and Coordinators
- Must be able to ensure project delivery aligns with contract requirements and company standards
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
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