PROJECT MANAGER- COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

The candidate must have a proven track record of successfully managing new commercial building and renovation construction projects. A successful candidate will have served as a construction project manager on contracts with a size over $500,000.00

Project Managers provide overall management direction to multiple projects, established project objectives and policies, maintain liaison with prime client contracts, and monitor construction and financial activities through administrative direction of on-site construction manager.

The effective Project Manager will also serve as a technical source of information on project plans, specifications, requests for information and shop drawings.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and monitor all design and construction phase documents for conformance with the budget, schedule and prime contract.

• Nurture relationships with client

• Prepare instructions and coordinate bidding process; review subcontractor bids for conformance, qualifications, and financial factors.

• Confer with the Project Superintendent and others to provide input for the pre-bid and master construction schedule. Ensure the preparation of the detailed construction phase schedule.

• Excellent leadership, organizational and written/oral communication skills required.

• Ability to build and maintain effective and professional working relationships with our workforce, project managers, owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who works well in a team environment.

• Implement assigned duties with an exceptional level of accuracy, timeliness and cost effectiveness.

• Ensure all project estimates are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the project. Become familiar with each estimate to fully support its integrity.

• Negotiate and prepare subcontracts, purchase orders, and change order requests to be reviewed by the Senior Project Manager.

• Create and monitor team schedules

• Monitor the financial responsibility and past performance of subcontractors prior to award of any subcontract. Conduct subcontractor pre-award checklist.

• Review the subcontract pre-billing worksheet and monthly progress payment request; and monitor payment receipts and disbursements.

• Monitor all outstanding owner change orders and change order requests.

• Control job cost, information and analysis.

• Adhere to all traffic laws and worksite rules

• Prepare monthly project forecasts, cost reports and construction billing forecasts.

• Assure all project activities and closeout efforts are executed after proper planning has been done to conform to standards and specifications.

• Supervise, mentor and perform regular performance evaluations for all employees assigned to this position.

• Communicate regularly with team members to ensure work specifications are met and any problems are addressed immediately

• Process daily work tickets, material invoices, receipts and delivery tickets and input data in system and project specific invoices

• Manage multiple crews on different projects.

• Work side by side with employees in the field as needed.

• Prepare and/or oversee billing to the owner and ensure timely receipt of same. Prepare a monthly invoice log to track the status of all invoicing to the owner.

• Maintain ethical business transactions and conduct in all aspects of work performance.

• Adhere to OSHA and MOSHA Safety Standards, comply with Company Safety Policy

• Follow appropriate protocol for reporting incidents timely to Safety Director and management

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of engineering and construction management industry including current conditions and industry network.

• Ability to lead by positive influence rather than positional power.

• Must have technical knowledge, scheduling and organizational skills.

• Leadership of bid process and project forecasting is preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written and communication skills in English; including the ability to influence, negotiate and explain complex processes to clients and staff.

• Effective computer skills including proficient use of Word, Excel, MS Project required. Experience with Viewpoint helpful.

• Past experience working with various state government agencies

• Ability to lead by positive influence rather than positional power.

• Ability to demonstrate the competencies of achieving results, communication and building teamwork.

• Ability to work independently or as a collaborative team member and handle sensitive information with discretion, and prioritize work effectively

Education, Training, and Experience

*Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university in architecture, engineering, construction management or related field or any combination of education and 5 years’ experience that demonstrates depth of knowledge of commercial building project management

*Experience with project controls

*Minimum OSHA 10 certification; OSHA 30 preferred

*Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations, and applicable Federal and State construction regulations.

*Knowledge of MS Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and Google Docs. Knowledge of Viewpoint helpful.

*Experience with government contracts and certified payroll preferred.

Work Context

* At times may work near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

* Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue and to effectively climb, jump, sprint or throw an object.

*Ability to lift heavy objects in excess of 50 lbs, walk, stand, or sit for long periods of time.

* Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.

* Noise level is generally loud when on the jobsite

* Normal work hazards associated with construction environment when on jobsite.

* Must be able to quickly move arms and legs.

Special Requirements

Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that all positions within this class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.