Project Manager

About Our Company

Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Veneklasen Construction has been building great structures since 1976. We focus on taking great care of our customers to help them achieve their vision while also prioritizing our employees, community, and the environment. Recognized as one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to work for thirteen years and named a National Best and Brightest Company in 2022, we are a growing medium-sized general contractor with a strong base in Michigan and an expanding national presence.

About the Role

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, directing, budget coordination, safety, and activities associated with construction projects. This role involves participating in the conceptual development of projects and overseeing their organization, scheduling, and implementation. Frequent contact with trade workers, superintendents, estimators, project managers, office staff, customers, and the public is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the full construction process from preconstruction through closeout.
• Assist in project estimating, including quantity take-offs, bid invitations, and subcontractor proposal review for completeness and conformance to project requirements.
• Create preliminary design and construction schedules through the project planning process.
• Execute subcontractor purchase orders within established budget parameters.
• Work with superintendents and foremen to plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with construction projects.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within company policy and contract specifications.
• Confer with superintendents and foremen to discuss work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with owners and other contacts to facilitate project activities.
• Monitor and control projects through administrative direction of superintendents to ensure completion on schedule and within budget.
• Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Represent the company in project progress and safety meetings.
• Work with the contract administrator to manage financial aspects of contracts to protect the company’s interest while maintaining good customer relationships.
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete projects.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients.
• Formulate reports concerning work progress, costs, and scheduling.
• Work with superintendents to assign workers to construction sites for specified projects.
• Assist with the construction close-out phase and project evaluation.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of administration, management, construction materials, methods, and tools.
• Knowledge of safety and security issues and regulations.
• Excellent mathematical skills, including application and use in problem-solving.
• Ability to coordinate own and others’ actions, manage time, and manage personnel resources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English for work-related documents.
• Sensitivity to problems; ability to identify when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
• High degree of accuracy and exactness in job performance.
• Ability to coordinate or lead employees at different organizational levels.
• Assume responsibility for work outcomes and results of other workers.

Skills

• Proficiency in using the internet for research.
• Experience with MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, Procore, and Sage Timberline.