Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager at Rogers-O'Brien Construction plays a pivotal role in overseeing all on-site aspects of construction projects. This position requires a hands-on approach to managing project costs, ensuring projects are completed within budget, developing project schedules, and allocating resources effectively. The Project Manager is also responsible for project planning, scheduling, accounting, and control, all while maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules and allocate resources effectively
• Lead and develop project staff, ensuring the project meets or exceeds customer expectations
• Plan and conduct estimating hand-off meetings to align the project team on deliverables
• Organize project kick-off meetings to set clear objectives and expectations from the outset
• Conduct project planning meetings to align on strategies and responsibilities
• Ensure pre-planning processes are adhered to, facilitating smooth project execution
• Assist the project team with risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues
• Create subcontractor bid tabs for an organized assessment of potential partners
• Initiate pre-qualifications of potential subcontractors to select the best fit for the project
• Collaborate with the Superintendent on material purchases, rental equipment, and forming systems for efficient resource management
• Prepare and submit proposed changes to the Owner to keep projects aligned with client expectations
• Chair weekly project meetings to monitor progress and address any issues promptly
• Prepare monthly billing to the Owner, ensuring financial accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain the project schedule to achieve timely completion
• Expedite material deliveries to prevent delays in project timelines
• Review monthly job cost reports and prepare forecasts to maintain financial control
• Monitor the safety program to ensure compliance with health and safety standards
• Oversee project close-out, including the preparation of warranties, as-built drawings, and maintenance manuals for a smooth transition

Requirements

• A degree in Construction Science or Engineering is preferred
• 5-10 years of experience in ground-up commercial construction
• Proficiency with scheduling software like Primavera and Procore
• Experience with technologies such as digital plan rooms, BIM, or laser scanning
• Preconstruction leadership experience on potential or negotiated projects
• Strong communication skills
• Detail-oriented mindset

Qualifications

• Supervise Quality Managers, Office Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and Administrative Assistants
• Ensure projects are staffed correctly by collaborating with HR and other departments
• Plan and conduct estimating hand-off meetings
• Organize project kick-off meetings
• Conduct project planning meetings
• Ensure pre-planning processes are adhered to
• Assist the project team with risk management strategies
• Create subcontractor bid tabs
• Initiate pre-qualifications of potential subcontractors
• Collaborate with the Superintendent on material purchases, rental equipment, and forming systems
• Prepare and submit proposed changes to the Owner
• Chair weekly project meetings
• Prepare monthly billing
• Maintain the project schedule
• Expedite material deliveries
• Review monthly job cost reports
• Prepare forecasts
• Monitor the safety program
• Oversee project close-out