Construction Project Manager - Special Projects

Responsibilities

• Manage small-to-mid-sized construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Develop client relationships and drive revenue
• Build operational structure within the Special Projects division
• Work directly with management team to create the best overall customer service
• Oversee the on-site project team
• Accountable for the project budget and job cost
• Subcontractors and subcontracts
• Maintain strong relationships with the Client and other project consultants and team members
• Collaborate with Business Development team to prepare strategic RFP responses, understand contracts, and participate in related activities
• Assist with estimate preparation
• Aids in assembling the Owner Contract and creating contract exhibits
• Review and manage project schedule with project Superintendent
• Project subcontractor and supplier buy-out based on schedule and/or design priorities
• Set-up project job cost phase codes, owner billing Schedule of Values (SOV) and related paperwork for computer entry
• Complete monthly job cost/profitability projections
• Oversee the Project Engineers (PE) duties including submittal processing, RFI and COR preparation
• Prepare and/or review Change Order Requests (COR) prior to submittal to the Owner
• Negotiate and write subcontractor change orders
• Prepare, in conjunction with accounting, monthly applications for payment to the Owner
• Reviews subcontractor invoices and billings for approval
• Conduct Owner, Architect, Contractor (OAC) meetings as required, site staff meetings and MEPF design and coordination meetings
• Resolve issues with subcontractors and suppliers not handled in the field
• Monitor, with Superintendent, project staffing and labor needs during the job progress
• Assist the project team as needed to achieve timely project closeout and turnover while meeting quality expectations
• Strong communicator with Exxel management and project team
• Communicates and works closely with safety and quality control team to ensure full compliance on the job site

Requirements

• Capable of being involved in every phase of the project including pre-construction, start-up, and close-out
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, brokers, and partners
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Aids in estimate preparation: Send out RFP’s, compile and review sub bids, write and/or review bid summaries, prepare project budget
• Aid in assembly of the Owner Contract and create contract exhibits
• Review and manage project schedule with project Superintendent
• Project subcontractor and supplier buy-out based on schedule and/or design priorities
• Set-up project job cost phase codes, owner billing Schedule of Values (SOV) and related paperwork for computer entry
• Complete monthly job cost/profitability projections
• Oversee the Project Engineers (PE) duties including submittal processing, RFI and COR preparation
• Prepare and/or review Change Order Requests (COR) prior to submittal to the Owner
• Negotiate and write subcontractor change orders
• Prepare, in conjunction with accounting, monthly applications for payment to the Owner
• Reviews subcontractor invoices and billings for approval
• Conduct Owner, Architect, Contractor (OAC) meetings as required, site staff meetings and MEPF design and coordination meetings
• Resolve issues with subcontractors and suppliers not handled in the field
• Monitor, with Superintendent, project staffing and labor needs during the job progress
• Assist the project team as needed to achieve timely project closeout and turnover while meeting quality expectations
• Strong communicator with Exxel management and project team
• Communicates and works closely with safety and quality control team to ensure full compliance on the job site

Qualifications

• Construction Management degree or related field (such as Architecture or Engineering)
• 5-8 years of Project Management and/or construction experience, or an equivalent combination of education or experience
• Strong knowledge base in all divisions of commercial and mixed-use building project components including foundation and structural systems, interior finishes, exterior wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems
• Strong knowledge of Owner contracts, subcontracts, billing process, scheduling, and estimating and ability to effectively create and manage these documents
• Strong computer skills including the ability to use estimating software, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Bluebeam/PDF, spreadsheets, online plan rooms and company communication tools, such as email, internet, as well as working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based scheduling software
• Experience with Viewpoint and Procore is highly beneficial

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Short-Term Incentive Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off including 8 paid holidays and 10-25 vacation days per year depending on years of service with Exxel