About Kerr Contractors:
Since 1988, Kerr Contractors has been shaping the landscape of the Pacific Northwest as a premier heavy civil contractor. We’ve earned our reputation as one of the region’s most technically advanced earth-moving, road-building, and underground utilities contractors. At Kerr, we don’t just move dirt and build roads – we build lasting relationships and communities.
Careers /
Asphalt Paving Project Manager
What You’ll Do:
Safety Leadership
- Ensure safety protocols are followed and PPE, tools, and equipment are used consistently
- Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings/briefings
- Develop pre-construction safety plans with management team
- Promote and maintain safety culture as top priority
Quality & Values
- Ensure crews provide quality workmanship
- Implement systematic internal checks and QC processes
- Maintain double-check procedures
- Ensure Kerr Core Values are implemented and adhered to
Project Management
- Administer prime contracts, subcontracts, and paving truck fleet
- Manage communications and document control
- Handle change management and payments
- Monitor budget updates
- Review performance of direct reports
- Maintain schedule management
- Ensure profitable and timely execution of all assigned projects
- Keep daily job records and project documents current/accurate
- Resolve contract issues/conflicts promptly with Project owners/Suppliers/Subcontractors/other parties
- Conduct daily job costing of crew activities and trucking
What You’ll Need:
Required Qualifications
- BS in Construction Management or equivalent job experience
- Minimum 10 years experience managing:
- Asphalt paving contracts
- Public works projects
- Private owner projects
- Site work
- Highway construction
- Road projects
- Utilities
- Airport projects
Proficient in:
- HCSS Heavy Job
- Electronic document control systems
- Project scheduling (MS Project, SureTrak, P6 or similar CPM software)
- Effectively resolving contract disputes
- Managing changes
- Handling multiple projects totaling $20M-$25M annually
- Plant mix operations
- Pit and aggregate production
Quality management including:
- Plant production testing
- Field placing testing
- Smoothness requirements
- Intelligent Compaction
Preferred Qualification
ODOT and WSDOT paving project experience
*Must have valid license and acceptable driving record
*Must pass pre-employment drug screen
Jobsite location is anywhere from SW Washington to Portland Metro & Surrounding areas
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance ****(Employer pays monthly premiums for Medical & Dental after waiting period + dependents included after additional waiting period – both fulfilling F/T successful employment at Kerr Contractors)
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
- Vacation Pay and paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Community involvement and team-building events
- Opportunity to work on landmark projects that shape our communities
Equal Opportunity Statement: As an equal opportunity employer, Kerr Contractors will hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Kerr Contractors also enforces a zero-tolerance drug policy.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Human Resources at [email protected]
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.