Project Manager (Full-Time)

Experience Qualification

MBP is seeking a qualified Project Manager with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing large-scale capital design and construction projects. At least three (3) years of this experience should be focused on higher education, municipal, and/or K–12 school facilities projects. The successful candidate should demonstrate experience delivering projects with construction values ranging from approximately $25 million to $150 million, with responsibility for managing projects through the planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout phases. This role is responsible for project management and design oversight for a diverse portfolio of architectural, building, and infrastructure projects.

Main Duties

• Providing pre-construction and construction-phase owner representation for medium- to large-scale projects, either as part of a team or independently, depending on the project's size and complexity.
• Managing cost, schedule, and/or quality on behalf of the client/owner.
• Working collaboratively with the project delivery team to proactively identify risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Reviewing project schedules to verify they are complete, feasible, and reasonable. Specific scheduling experience is not required, but it is desired.
• Reviewing and tracking progress against the accepted schedule.
• Participate and/or lead progress meetings. Prepare meeting minutes or review meeting minutes prepared by others to verify completeness and accuracy.
• Provide quality management, including participation in preparatory/pre-installation meetings, and perform or oversee the performance of Quality Assurance (QA) inspections to verify that work is being performed in compliance with contract requirements.
• Document and track issues until resolution, including working collaboratively with the contractor, designer, and owner to resolve issues as they arise.
• Review change order proposals for entitlement and price, and lead or assist in negotiations.
• Cookordination reviews and testing with accreditation authorities and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Cookordination reviews or installations by third-party specialty stakeholders, consultants, or installers as related to electronic security, doors and hardware, and IT/AV system.
• Cookordination punchlist and acceptance with the designer and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor and verify completion of closeout requirements, including owner training, operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, and stock materials.

Education/Knowledge

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a construction-related field is required.
• Licensed Architect or Engineer desirable but not required.
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) or Green Globes certification preferred but not required.
• Must possess OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge of the South Carolina Office of State Engineer (OSE) and the Office of School Facilities (OSF).
• Developing or rehabilitating building infrastructures and systems
• Higher Education and K-12 School Construction knowledge preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic mathematics, including computations based on field measurements.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and handle all aspects of a project, including client interface, technical issues, documentation, and reporting.
• Exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations.
• Ability to identify potential problems and derive recommended solutions from past experiences.
• Specialized expertise with quality assurance and quality control techniques.
• Must have computer skills and be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, Email, Internet navigation, web-based tools, and other specialized equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and contract specifications.
• Ability to communicate quality issues effectively and responsibly (verbally and in writing) with internal and external customers (i.e., contractors, owners, subconsultants, designers, and fellow team members).
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications.
• Ability to stand and sit as needed on project work sites, climb ladders, work at heights, and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Ability to safely navigate construction work sites with uneven terrain.

Special Requirements

• Criminal history background check, reference verification, and work history will be required prior to employment.
• This position is contingent upon award.

Status

The base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $130,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on work location, qualifications, experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits (for individual)
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k)/Roth 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Reimbursement
• Numerous Training and Professional Development opportunities
• Wellness Program & Fitness Program Reimbursement