Company Description

Mahaffey Asphalt Co. is a locally founded asphalt and heavy civil construction company established in 2026 by experienced construction managers and engineers. The leadership team brings more than 30 years of combined experience in bidding, managing, and delivering complex projects. The company focuses on heavy civil construction work in Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas, with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and reliable project execution. Team members benefit from working with seasoned professionals who emphasize collaboration, integrity, and long-term client relationships.

Role Description

The Project Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Fayetteville, AR, responsible for overseeing asphalt and heavy civil construction projects from planning through completion. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating project schedules, budgets, and resources; managing subcontractors and suppliers; and ensuring work is executed according to specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements. This role involves monitoring construction progress, conducting site visits and inspections, resolving issues and delays, and maintaining clear communication with clients, field crews, and internal stakeholders. The Project Manager will also prepare and review project documentation, support bidding and estimating activities, and continuously track project performance to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess strong project management skills, including experience leading construction projects, managing schedules and budgets, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
Candidates should possess expediting and expeditor skills to manage material deliveries, vendor coordination, and timely procurement of equipment and supplies.
Candidates should possess inspection skills to verify work quality, adherence to drawings and specifications, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
Candidates should possess logistics management skills to organize field operations, transportation, staging of materials, and workflow sequencing across job sites.
Relevant qualifications include experience in heavy civil or asphalt construction, proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project or similar), and strong organizational and communication abilities.
A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience, is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts, and to work on-site in varying weather conditions.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, problem-solving skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with crews, clients, and partners.

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