What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT MANAGER 1 position at Callahan Construction Managers?
Job Title:
Project Manager I
Who we are:
Callahan Construction Managers is a full-service construction management company based in Bridgewater MA, with regional offices in White Plains, NY. Callahan has served the New England and Northeast regions as a family business for over 70 years. As one of the region’s largest open shop construction firms, Callahan provides a wide range of preconstruction and construction management services to local, regional, and national clients. Callahan enforces a high quality and innovative approach to all projects, including multi-family residential, senior housing, affordable housing, hospitality, life sciences, corporate office, educational, retail and other markets. Visit www.callahan-inc.com for more information.
Summary/Objective:
The Project Manager (PM I) will serve as a vital team member partnering with the Lead Superintendent while reporting to the Project Executive on the full scope of the project. The PM I will be responsible for Document Control & Procurement Management, Communication, Cost Management, Project Reporting Management & People Management while representing Callahan Construction Managers throughout the full project cycle. The PM I will also have complete oversight in managing the Assistant Project Manager on task completion.
Essential functions:
Safety
Assist the Lead Superintendent in developing and maintaining a safety culture for the project.
Perform 4 safety inspections per month
Discuss safety at weekly team meetings
Document Control and Procurement Management
Understand the Plans, Specifications & Contracts of the project
Understand the Owner Contract, including terms, qualifications, allowances, phasing, and logistics
Track and manage all critical material deliveries throughout the project duration (submittal management and procurement log)
Manage risk prevention on site (Subcontractors and 3rd tier Subcontractors) by ensuring subcontracts, insurances, and Exhibit Q-1s are in place prior to mobilization
Communication:
Develop & maintain positive, professional relationships with the Owner, Architect, Subcontractors and Project Team
Manage the daily activities of the project and proactively plan for upcoming needs
Control the prompt flow of information to Owners, Consultants & Subcontractors
Effective presentation skills for project updates
Effective communication with subcontractor PM and Foremen to establish good working relationship, minimize conflicts and encourage bidding on other Callahan projects.
Cost Management:
Project Buyout
o Create detailed & complete scopes of work
o Scope review of all bidders and negotiation of the best price and scope for Callahan
o Complete Buyout in advance of the needs of the project schedule
Review and supervision of the job cost control system
o Set up job cost budgets
o Monitor and manage all field purchases
o Monitor and manage labor usage
o Responsibility for the bottom-line project profitability
Creating and updating of monthly cost report, including accurate forecasting of cost to complete projection
Coordinating & Leading quarterly cost meetings
Oversee the monthly Owner & Subcontractor Requisition processes
o Monitoring & Reviewing 3rd tier vendor payment compliance
Leading and executing change management processes
Reviewing change requests against subcontract scopes of work
Working along with the APM, promptly pricing all change requests, thoroughly vetting all Subcontractors’ pricing, and submitting accurate proposals to the Owner with time extensions where required
Overseeing prompt issuance of Subcontractor change orders to keep work flowing on site
Effectively negotiate subcontractor change orders that impact the “bottom line”
Project Management & Reporting:
Creating the baseline schedule & taking an active part in monthly schedule updates that accurately reflect current procurement status, shop drawing process, project impacts and delays, and Subcontractor staffing and production. Assist with the development of break out schedules for critical or complex areas
Planning work in advance to eliminate conflicts in plans, specifications or between trades
Review and supervise Risk Management & Safety Program to protect Callahan against personal injury, property damage and public liability
Plan and manage the turnover process with field staff
Prepare and take appropriate actions in relation to union interruptions
People Management:
Managing & ensuring accuracy of APM work product
Leading team to ensure project success
Mentoring Assistant Project Managers
Required education and experience:
Bachelor’s Degree (Preferably Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture)
5+ Years’ experience
Prior Experience in a construction setting (Construction Management)
Salary : $74,000 - $104,000