Construction Project Manager

About the role

Russell is a professional services firm providing construction and development services across the Midwest. Founded in 1983, Russell fosters a collaborative work environment that aims to exceed client expectations and offers long-term career opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial client contact to assess scope of work and resources required.
• Prepare complete and accurate estimates for selected projects, reviewing proposal specifications, drawings, takeoff information, and contracting.
• Supervise the construction effort to ensure compliance with design, budget, and schedule, including interfacing with client representatives, architects, engineers, and other contractors.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise onsite functions such as scheduling, engineering, material control, and managing administrative staff in accounting, purchasing, etc.
• Supervise craft employees (superintendents) and/or other contractors as needed by contract.
• Provide technical assistance, interpret drawings, recommend construction methods and equipment, etc., as required.
• Initiate and maintain extra work estimating and issuance of change orders.
• Assume responsibility for project productivity, material and equipment efficiency, and contractual performance.
• Prepare monthly project status reports, forecast cost projections, and track project progress.
• When assigned, lead a pre-construction team as a team leader to provide guidance, direction, and leadership.
• Maintain project files in a neat and organized manner.
• Handle administrative responsibilities such as issuing Owner and Subcontractor agreements, scheduling, change order management, shop drawings, RFI’s, and related correspondence.
• Ensure the overall profitability of the project and prepare necessary closeout documentation.
• Coordinate with the site superintendent on-site activities of the trades.

Requirements

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• Five years of increasing responsibility in project management.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, estimating, schedules, and safety.
• Excellent communication, organization, and supervisory skills.
• Valid Driver's License in good standing.