Project Manager

About the role

The Christman Company is seeking Project Manager candidates for large-scale commercial construction projects in their Raleigh region. This role plays a crucial part in the construction project team.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the development of high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring and serving as a peer coach and/or mentor as assigned.
• Ensure regular feedback is shared with staff including timely completion of employee performance appraisals.
• Provide leadership in motivating the project team and maintain a positive work environment.
• Communicate with owners, architects, and subcontractors as it relates to project risk, timetables, costs/budgets, and change management.
• Determine and define scope of work and deliverables. Determine project staffing requirements and establish a work plan and schedules for each project phase.
• Prepare project manuals, work category descriptions and other necessary components for a bid package. Manage the CM bid process to also include post bid reviews.
• Serve as a team member on hard bid teams as needed.
• Establish and clarify project-specific goals related to schedule, safety, accounting, labor relations, EEO, and data processing/reporting.
• Manage owner communications related to project risks, schedules, budgets, and logistics.
• Cook up project planning services (e.g., estimating, scheduling, value engineering, reporting) with the Project Planning Leader.
• Oversee timely and accurate processing of all project information documents relating to the contract, bulletins, field work orders, and change orders.
• Review assessment of client needs to contractual obligations and delivery of project professional management services by the Christman team and all contracted trades, vendors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure that proper service is provided to the client.
• Establish subcontract agreements and work scopes for all trade contractors; communicating expectations and responsibilities related to project planning, coordination with other trades, safety, and definition of work quality.
• Clarify expectations and performance requirements in both written project documents and through presentations and discussions at pre-bid conferences, post-bid meetings, pre-installation meetings, and other interactions.
• Lead trade contractor relations.
• Cook up information, access, and share across the project team to keep team members informed of current project status. Drive safety awareness at all times. Observe safety practices on site and promptly address any unsafe situations or behaviors, reporting violations and coordinating corrective actions to the project team.
• Contribute to business development efforts by leveraging professional network and client relationships to identify opportunities, participate in developing pursuit strategies, and actively participating in the pursuit of these opportunities. Participate in project pursuit interviews as required.

Requirements

• Required Education And Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related job field. Minimum five (5) years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role reflecting progressive leadership responsibilities. Successful completion of classes or other training in Construction Management, Project Management, Safety, or Communication.
• Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Ability to interact with and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of people, including internal and external customers, in different situations. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks while completing work within established deadlines. Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, take responsibility for own actions, and keep commitments. Must have excellent written and oral skills. Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Have a passion for team-based planning and problem-solving. Have a wholehearted commitment to building strong partnerships to support project goals.

Qualifications

• Have the ability to interact with and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of people, including internal and external customers, in different situations.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks while completing work within established deadlines.
• Able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, take responsibility for own actions, and keep commitments.
• Must have excellent written and oral skills.
• Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Have a passion for team-based planning and problem-solving.
• Have a wholehearted commitment to building strong partnerships to support project goals.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of construction management principles and practices.
• Experience with project planning and scheduling.
• Ability to manage subcontractor relationships.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Benefits

Christman offers a comprehensive benefits program, including health insurance, 401K contribution, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and more. As an employee-owner, each employee-owner shares in the collective success and wealth of the company.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate project demands.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.