Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, management, and execution of work for assigned construction projects, which may include one or more projects at a time. The role maximizes project profitability while promoting the company’s objectives and goals, achieves quality and safety standards, and meets owner expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of project estimates.
• Prepares project budgets and unit cost reports.
• Leads the project team in preparing the project management plan (PMP).
• Participates in value engineering services as appropriate.
• Organizes and conducts pre-award and pre-construction meetings.
• Participates in the negotiation and preparation of project subcontracts.
• Participates in obtaining permits and resolving other regulatory requirements as necessary.
• Prepares a project schedule and develops milestones necessary to successfully complete the project in concert with the project superintendent.
• Obtains plans and specifications and determines their completeness and consistency.
• Assists business development personnel as requested.
• Plans the successful execution of the construction contract.
• Manages project materials and equipment procurement within the project’s budget constraints and consistent with the project delivery schedule.
• Develops and monitors project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
• Monitors the project site for cost, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the project superintendent.
• Evaluates the schedule as necessary to meet milestones and financial goals.
• Negotiates owner and subcontractor change orders and manages the resulting cost and profit impact.
• Develops the monthly client pay requests and follows up on collection.
• Controls the payment of job costs based on document review and approval.
• Coordinates with the job cost accountant for payments and lien releases.
• Participates in monthly job cost reviews to declare project status.
• Attends and documents owner and other coordination meetings.
• Coordinates all final close out procedures for the project including as-built drawings, close out, letter of substantial completion, and letter of recommendation.
• Interacts with Estimating to provide project cost information for the estimating database.
• Directs organization and preparation of all project documents for storage.
• Participates in PM training.
• Interacts with all company departments to ensure company policy and procedures are carried out and corporate objectives achieved.
• Uses tact to maintain relationships with vendors, owners, architects, community and state officials, and the general public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of five or more years of project management experience in commercial construction.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial construction processes.
• Understanding of estimating concepts sufficient to verify bids, understand market rates, and process change orders.
• Understanding of contractual language and concepts to protect the company while providing quality service to the client.
• Working knowledge of construction laws and practices.
• Understanding of building codes and other design requirements necessary for the project.
• Ability to read and understand plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• High standards of ethical conduct regarding organizational policies.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills including sensitivity, discernment, and teamwork to achieve organizational and customer goals.
• Skill in making verbal presentations, demonstrating poise, mastery of language, and professional demeanor in dress and speech.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to analyze data to solve problems.
• Ability to manage processes to achieve challenging goals, work independently, and delegate effectively.
• Proficiency in operating office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, copiers, and fax machines.
• Professional affiliation (e.g., AGC member) and professional credentials (e.g., Professional Engineer) preferred.
• Community service participation preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Life, AD&D, long-term disability, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Home & auto insurance and pet insurance.
• Family support and pre-tax paid parking/public transportation.
• Paid time off: two weeks for non-exempt and three weeks for exempt employees.
• Time Away Benefits and eight paid holidays.
• Group legal and identity theft protection.
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.