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
To apply for any of our open positions, please fill out an application using the link below and email to our Recruiting Team or come into our office in Woodburn. We can be reached at (971) 216-0050 for any questions regarding our application process.
Equal Opportunity Statement: As an equal opportunity employer Kerr Contractors will hire without consideration to 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]