Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Execute and enforce safety standards, processes, and procedures ensuring project site is kept clean and organized.
• Conduct weekly safety inspections and monthly safety audits.
• Enforce quality standards, processes and procedures, conduct quality control audits.
• Direct all construction activities and administrative processes to ensure successful project planning, execution, and closure.
• Support the identification and pursuit of new business development opportunities while maintaining repeat client relationships.
• Estimate and takeoff the scope, cost and duration of project; analyze bids made by subcontractors; select and contract subcontractors and prepare the bid proposal for submission to the owner.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions.
• Find the best right answer by recommending methods, materials and layouts to reduce construction costs based on design needs/capabilities.
• Determine needed resources, such as manpower, materials and equipment, from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses; direct or monitor compliance with building and safety codes, other regulations, and requirements set by the project’s insurers.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods to drive down costs, save time and deliver value.
• Maintain the communication, progress and productive mutual interaction of various stakeholders in such a way that overall risk is reduced.
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks including maintaining construction documents and processing paperwork; including pay applications, project closeout etc.
• Maintain and control project scope and budget.
• Project manpower projections, updates, and coverages.
• Initiate, review, and negotiate change orders.
• Direct, coordinate, and monitor the activities of construction workers on a construction site to ensure specifications are met.
• Conduct weekly project OAC, subcontractor and internal staff meetings.
• Assign and lead the day-to-day work of Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and Superintendents.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback and coaching for Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers and Superintendents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (i.e. civil, architectural or construction), construction management or related field.
• 5+ years project management experience in commercial construction.
• Relevant experience supporting $50+ million projects from Large Box Industrial, Advanced Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, etc.
• Prior conceptual estimating and bidding experience in commercial construction is required.
• Knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
• Ability to understand and solve complex challenges to present alternative solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with computer applications including Procore, P6, Microsoft Office suite, and SharePoint.
• Proven experience implementing safety protocols with a track record of successfully implementing and enforcing safety procedures on construction sites ensuring a secure work environment for project team.