Project Manager - Commercial

Responsibilities

• Construction Knowledge
  • Provide creative solutions for field problems using all contract documents.
  • Manage and lead the project team in the overall construction process with the superintendent.
  • Establish construction controls for the project team.
  • Develop creative solutions for construction methods and sequences to resolve field problems.
  • Maintain oversight to keep the team focused and implement course corrections as necessary.
• Quality
  • Establish the QA/QC program for the project and necessary controls with the superintendent; resolve complex QA/QC issues.
  • Ensure testing and inspection correction measures are performed.
  • Ensure the punch list is complete.
• Safety
  • Work with the superintendent and safety manager to establish, monitor, and manage project safety controls.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of building life safety codes.
  • Lead the overall safety culture and take measures to ensure compliance with the established safety program.
  • Ensure basic Doster safety requirements are included during procurement.
  • Verify subcontractor compliance with HSE requirements, including EMR and RIR, and implement Safety Mitigation Plans.
• Leadership, Management, & Organization
  • Recognize project team staffing needs and define team members’ roles and responsibilities.
  • Lead the team effectively and promote teamwork.
  • Conduct productive meetings, including OAC, staff, and subcontractor meetings.
  • Serve as the team communication leader for professional verbal and written communication.
  • Oversee and ensure all technical logs and controls are managed and corrected as needed.
  • Develop and monitor adherence to project processes.
  • Prepare monthly reports in a timely and professional manner.
  • Delegate responsibilities and conduct regular follow-ups on tasks.
  • Adjust job processes as necessary and evaluate project team performance.
• Schedule Management
  • Develop and manage project schedules with sufficient detail, logic, and sequencing.
  • Monitor conformance to the schedule and update or adjust as needed.
  • Coordinate schedules with subcontractors and team members.
  • Oversee shop drawings, submittals, and material deliveries to meet the schedule.
  • Establish and manage the procurement schedule to meet project timelines.
  • Expedite subcontractor work and ensure conformance to the schedule.
  • Understand the impact of changes on the schedule and adjust accordingly.
  • Identify creative approaches to reduce the overall project schedule.
  • Proactively forecast and evaluate the project schedule, making resource adjustments as needed.
• Project Planning
  • Establish and manage the occupancy and turnover process for the project.
  • Obtain design and consult information to satisfy schedule requirements.
  • Coordinate project logistics and subcontractor mobilizations with the project team.
  • Monitor work progress and make corrections to facilitate changes and field conditions.
  • Conduct transition and preconstruction start-up meetings.
  • Ensure all permits are in place in coordination with the superintendent.
  • Anticipate and plan for potential problems, adapting project planning as needed.
  • Serve as the overall team planner for all project-specific needs.
• Risk Management & Problem Solving
  • Identify and document risks and plan to avoid or mitigate them.
  • Develop and adhere to the project procurement plan and schedule.
  • Execute the procurement process, including negotiation of contract terms.
  • Monitor and review project documents and field conditions to determine risk areas.
  • Ensure all insurance certificates, bonds, licenses, and other documents are on file.
  • Provide proper notice and documentation of delays or impacts according to contract requirements.
  • Establish and manage the change order process, including negotiation and resolution.
  • Manage dispute resolution between project members, including owners, designers, and contractors.
• Finance
  • Manage the project budget, cost, profit, and cash flow to meet the approved PPA forecast.
  • Develop the master cost budget from estimates and establish cost budgets for each work item.
  • Deliver the project within budget.
  • Perform monthly cost and profit forecasting and adjust budgets as needed.
  • Review and approve subcontractor and vendor invoices.
  • Manage the monthly pay application process and maintain positive cash flow.
  • Oversee the change order process, including pricing, submission, and negotiation.
  • Manage disputed costs, extras, or claims and track them within the budget.
  • Approve all cost items, including payroll, time sheets, labor, purchase orders, and expense reports.
  • Develop an achievable PPA for the project.
• Preconstruction/Estimating
  • Review project documents (RFP, plans, and specifications) and assist the pre-construction team with estimating strategy.
  • Identify risk and constructability concerns from project bid documents.
  • Lead the procurement effort, define buyout packages, and make subcontractor awards.
  • Provide guidance during the design phase to maintain project goals and objectives.
  • Accurately price general conditions.
• Sales/Client Development
  • Represent the company in sales presentations, demonstrating knowledge of safety, quality, schedule, and cost controls.
  • Assist the pre-construction/sales team in reviewing project RFP/scope documents and developing project-specific write-ups.
  • Identify sales opportunities on current projects and pursue repeated/continued services for current clients.
  • Maintain relationships with prior project contacts to facilitate future opportunities.
• Technology
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of project control systems, including cost systems, scheduling software, and office software suites.
  • Maintain accurate archives of project documents and correspondence.
  • Establish project standards for systems utilized by team members.

Requirements

• Education / Certification
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Construction Science, Construction Engineering Technology, or Construction Management.
• Work Experience
  • 5 to 10+ years of relevant experience in construction.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office, scheduling software, internet, and project management software.
  • Knowledge of industry trends, innovations, market, and geography.
  • Knowledge of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards.
  • Highly skilled in communication, public relations, organization, teamwork, accuracy, attention to detail, time management, conflict resolution, cost management, training, forecasting, and management of others.