Project Manager - Guardrail

Location: Bismarck, ND

Shift and Time: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Summary:

• Lead and coordinate guardrail installation, repair, and removal projects from contract award through project completion.
• Schedule crews, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Review project plans, specifications, and material take-offs to verify scope, quantities, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, customers, government agencies, estimators, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Conduct site visits to monitor project progress, quality standards, and safety compliance while resolving issues proactively.
• Coordinate utility locates and confirm site readiness before mobilizing field crews.
• Manage project materials, inventory, equipment, and yard operations to support efficient project delivery.
• Monitor job costs, labor utilization, backlog reports, and project financial performance to maximize profitability.
• Oversee project billing, invoicing, accounts receivable support, and accurate job cost tracking.
• Review and approve invoices and field employee timecards, ensuring accurate labor allocation and reporting.
• Support change order development and assist with guardrail estimating activities when needed.
• Provide leadership, training, coaching, and performance feedback to guardrail crews to drive productivity, safety, and accountability.
• Communicate company initiatives, priorities, policies, and operational changes to field personnel.
• Address employee relations, customer service concerns, and operational issues, escalating matters when appropriate.
• Serve as an on-call resource for contractor and customer needs, including emergency guardrail repair situations.
• Assist with fence and traffic control projects and provide backup support across service lines during peak workload periods.
• Build strong relationships with customers, contractors, government agencies, and internal teams while promoting a positive company image.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements, business growth, and increased efficiency within the local market.
• Maintain a proactive, solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment while anticipating challenges and driving successful outcomes.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

Safety is #1 at DFC: Our expectation is that every employee: 1) strictly follows safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly corrects or reports safety hazards or unsafe conditions. 3) Promptly reports injuries for diagnosis and treatment. 4) Makes regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous improvement in safety.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation days and six company-paid holidays.
• Additional Compensation: Profit sharing or annual bonus plans.
• Other Benefits: Employee assistance program.

DFC Company (Dakota Fence, 3D Specialties, Sign Solutions USA, Dakota Playground, Park & Play USA, Town & Country Fence, Dakota Unlimited, West River Striping, SAAFE/Stadium Steve, DFC Property Management) is a growing specialty contractor primarily involved in residential/commercial fence, highway guardrail, fabrication, and commercial playground construction, bleacher installation, as well as traffic control services and pavement marking. We provide services to homeowners, commercial businesses, and government entities. Our dedicated employees (our “Blue Family”) work from seven branches throughout North Dakota & Minnesota and primarily service the surrounding five-state area, with a wider retail presence through our national sign manufacturing and distribution businesses. As an employer of choice in the areas of our branches, we invest in our people, our equipment, and our facilities to offer our Blue Family team members a great working environment and career while delivering the best possible value to our customers. EOE-Disabled/Vets.