Project Manager

About the role

Russell is a professional services firm providing construction and development services across the Midwest. Founded in 1983, Russell fosters a collaborative work environment that aims to exceed client expectations and offers long-term career opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial client contact to assess scope of work and resources required.
• Prepare complete and accurate estimates for selected projects, reviewing proposal specifications, drawings, takeoff information, and contracting details.
• Supervise the total construction effort to ensure adherence to design, budget, and schedule, including interfacing with client representatives, architects, engineers, and other contractors.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise onsite functions such as scheduling, engineering, material control, and may provide day-to-day direction of administrative staff in accounting, purchasing, etc.
• Supervise craft employees (superintendents) and/or other contractors as needed by contract.
• Offer technical assistance, interpret drawings, recommend construction methods and equipment, and handle other responsibilities as required.
• Initiate and manage extra work estimating and change orders, assuming responsibility for project productivity, material and equipment efficiency, and contractual performance.
• Prepare monthly project status reports, forecast cost projections, and monitor project progress.
• Lead pre-construction teams as a team leader, providing guidance, direction, and leadership.
• Maintain project files in a neat and organized manner.
• Manage administrative responsibilities such as issuing owner and subcontractor agreements, scheduling, change order management, shop drawings, RFI’s, and related correspondence.
• Ensure project profitability and prepare necessary closeout documentation.
• Coordinate with the site superintendent on-site activities of the trades.

Requirements

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• Five years of increasing responsibility in project management.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction, including technology, equipment, methods, craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, estimating, schedules, and safety.
• Excellent communication, organization, and supervisory skills.
• A valid Driver's License in good standing.