Project Manager I

About the role

At Cerris Builders, we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From the moment you start working with us, we’ve got your growth in mind.

Responsibilities

Provides overall management for a project or assists senior management on projects; manages a field staff, contract documents, subcontractor performance, vendor compliance, budgets, costs, safety, profitability, and statutory and legal compliance; maintains constructive relationships and communicate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, inspectors, community officials and company staff.

• Directs project staff to ensure projects are completed per contract documents and schedule.
• Coordinates and communicates with owners, vendors, crews, subcontractors, architects, and suppliers to facilitate timely project completion.
• Has accountability for all project management documentation that may include schedules, material purchases, cost management, progress charts, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, jobsite controls, tracking reports, etc.
• Negotiates procurement of all scopes of work and draft subcontract and purchase order agreements.
• Manages and directs subcontractor activities alongside Superintendent to ensure expectations of contract documents are met.
• Responsible for the establishment and coordination of overall project schedule alongside Superintendent.
• Responsible for managing cost control and forecasting of project labor, material, subcontractors, and equipment.
• Prepares, manages, and negotiates both subcontractor and owner change orders.
• Organizes, participates, and leads various project meetings.
• Assists project team in providing a safe work environment, as well as complying with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

In addition to the above responsibilities, this position will be responsible for performing detailed financial review and analysis of project budgets, preparing monthly projections, conducting pre-construction reviews, developing purchasing strategies, visiting project sites, maintaining client relationships, and assisting in development of new business.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead, collaborate with, and function well within a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents.
• Knowledge of general construction practices and principles.
• Knowledge of accounting principles as it relates to construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in project management, accounting, and scheduling software.
• Experience with supervising or managing direct reports is strongly preferred but not required.
• Ability to prepare and present presentations related to overall construction progress.
• Ability to travel to various jobsites to meet project demands preferred.

Education and Experience

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college, university, or equivalent experience. 5+ years or more of related work experience preferred. Will have supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Physical demands for this position are moderate. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be walking, standing, bending or carrying of items (25-50 pounds) such as plan documents, papers, books, parts, etc. The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity. Requires a good ability to see, hear, and speak. Standard project site environment may include machinery, parts and chemicals; may require protective gear.