Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager (PM) develops, coordinates, implements, and manages all facets necessary to construct the project on time, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction. The PM provides leadership and serves as the liaison between project team members and the client to promote the interest of both Yates and the client in all matters. The PM is the primary leader for the construction project and is charged with utilizing their experience and knowledge to make expeditious decisions, model efficiency and run projects efficiently.

Primary Duties

• Leading in administering the safety program for the project

• Ensuring superintendents have the necessary trades, materials, and equipment available to efficiently construct the project

• Overseeing subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, etc. to support project schedule delivery and scope of work commitments

• Performing and overseeing of project specific QA/QC practices to ensure project delivered to project specifications and Yates’ standards of quality

• Completing and communicating daily reports of activities that were scheduled and competed, along with other communications regarding the project’s progress to all stakeholders

• Completing walk-throughs of the site to ensure safety, cleanliness, and standards are maintained

• Identifying and resolving field and design issues

• Leading meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns

• Representing the site team in owners’ meetings

• Developing and maintaining the site logistics plan for the project in conjunction with the General Superintendent

• Performing constructability reviews

• Arranging and leading preconstruction meetings with all subcontractors prior to beginning each phase of work

• Scheduling and leading the project close-out process

• Coordinating punch list items and procedures

• Managing of the project permit process

• Participating in the development of strategic plans including VDC

• Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles

• Follow Yates Code of Conduct

Qualifications

• An undergraduate University degree or higher (preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field) is preferred

• Other relevant education, training or work experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree

• Minimum of five (5) years construction management experience

• Experience in managing trades valued at $50MM

• Experience with large / complex safety plan implementation

• PMP certified preferred

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of programs such as Primavera, Excel, Word, and MS Project

• Experience with large / complex safety plan implementation

• A proven track record of organizing project teams to accomplish project goals

• Effective negotiation and contract management skills to represent the company with the Client

• Experience in managing a project using established methods of cost reporting, i.e. cash flow, safety, cost, schedule, VDC

• Extensive knowledge of all facets of construction

• A proven track record of organizing project team to accomplish project goals

• Understand contract types and terms, i.e. General Conditions, Burn Rates, Fee Analysis, Understand various insurance programs, i.e. SDI, BR policies, OCIP, CCIP

Competencies

• Strong leadership skills

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented

• Techically astute and strategic in thinking

• Strong interpersonal skills along with excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to focus on details and can work well within a deadline driven environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Well-rounded base of knowledge in construction disciplines

• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and adapt in a fast-paced environment

• Business Acumen

• Adaptability

• Critical Thinking

• Problem Solving

• Decision Making

• Strategy

• Leadership

• Collaboration

• Financial Acumen

• Time Management