Project Manager

About the role

Okland is a commercial general contractor and construction management company founded in 1918. We are currently seeking a Project Manager to lead the administration and technical direction of large-scale commercial construction projects totaling over $45 million.

Responsibilities

• Visits each project site prior to the commencement of construction, and video records all areas that might be impacted by the construction.
• Covers self-performed work and ensures proper fees are applied.
• Reviews and ensures the RFI log is current, and follows up to ensure record drawings and as-builts are updated and maintained.
• Prepares for, attends, and represents the company in applicable meetings including, but not limited to, the following: job “kick off”; weekly project; monthly project status review (PSR); owner-architect-contractor (OAC).
• Manages the job closeout process from day one of project, ensuring financial obligations to subcontractors are settled within 30 days of substantial, and that the final payment is received within 60 days.
• Ensures that the operations & maintenance (O&M) manuals are compiled and submitted in accordance with contract documents.
• Coordinates and communicates closely with the owner, architects, and subcontractors to eliminate any issues before they become problems.
• Maintains relationship with the owner to ensure all warranty issues are identified, documented, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Supports the superintendent to ensure responsible person coverage in place for after-hours work.
• Ensures plan and resources are in place to execute effectively all BIM services including concrete coordination drawings, clash coordination, etc. according to the Okland BIM Execution Guide.
• Coordinates with the superintendent to use P6 scheduling software and to take ownership of the project schedule to press the project team to meet schedule demands and to meet milestones.
• Manages the risk exposure process and accounts for all possible unforeseen time impacts to the schedule.
• Schedules, prepares, and conducts performance evaluations of staff members giving constructive, thorough feedback.
• Supports the superintendent to ensure responsible person coverage in place for after-hours work.
• Ensures plan and resources are in place to execute effectively all BIM services including concrete coordination drawings, clash coordination, etc. according to the Okland BIM Execution Guide.
• Coordinates with the project team to ensure the construction drawings are updated with approved changes.
• Controls and monitors necessary long-lead procurement items.
• Organizes and conducts pre-construction meetings with subcontractors.
• Regularly inspects supplier warehouses when payment for stored materials is being requested.
• Participates as a design-build manager when required.
• Develops and maintains with the superintendent and corporate scheduler a detailed construction CPM schedule.
• Coordinates with the project team to maintain meeting minutes.
• Coordinates with the project team to ensure that delivery tickets are processed in a timely manner.
• Affirms that all the paperwork on the project is properly filed and maintained.
• Assists the project estimator in the preparation of Instruction to Bidders during the bidding process.
• Assists the project estimator in the review of scope, submitted bids, and subcontractor selection.
• Assists in the coordination of the work being performed by the trade contractors.
• Reviews weekly payroll reports sent by the job cost accountant to ensure accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or some related field, and 15 years of related experience working on commercial construction projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of established construction and maintenance practices, procedures, and techniques as well as applicable local, state and federal building codes.
• Familiarity with a wide range of equipment and tools and proficiency in skilled construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects or competing demands.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to effectively lead, mentor and build high performing teams.
• Thorough and attentive to details.
• Ability to proactively plan for any risks and activities to help meet or exceed the deadline and budget.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in the workplace.
• Possess strong computer skills; proficient in MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook.
• Possess high emotional intelligence (EQ).
• Advanced ability in negotiations and conflict resolution.
• Ability to drive company initiatives or objectives and inspire team to also embrace.
• Ability to properly manage general conditions in a commercial construction environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of established construction and maintenance practices, procedures, and techniques as well as applicable local, state and federal building codes.
• Familiarity with a wide range of equipment and tools and proficiency in skilled construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects or competing demands.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to effectively lead, mentor and build high performing teams.
• Thorough and attentive to details.
• Ability to proactively plan for any risks and activities to help meet or exceed the deadline and budget.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in the workplace.
• Possess strong computer skills; proficient in MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook.
• Possess high emotional intelligence (EQ).
• Advanced ability in negotiations and conflict resolution.
• Ability to drive company initiatives or objectives and inspire team to also embrace.
• Ability to properly manage general conditions in a commercial construction environment.

Skills

• Construction management
• Project management
• Construction scheduling
• Cost control
• Communication
• Leadership
• Attention to detail
• Risk management
• Team building
• Computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook)
• Negotiation
• Conflict resolution
• Emotional intelligence

Benefits

Okland offers an award-winning culture, competitive pay, and holistic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; financial literacy resources, and an Employee Assistant Program including legal and mental health support.

Pay

Weekly paychecks, salary, bonus incentives, and a 401(k) with employer match.

Schedule

Regular office hours are required for this position.