What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager- Construction position at Catalyst Construction?
As a Project Manager with Catalyst Construction, your main responsibility is to organize and lead mid-to-large-scale commercial projects by overseeing schedules, budgets, project financials, and client engagement. Catalyst Construction values building lasting relationships with our clients and partners. Catalyst is expanding in Arizona and this is an opportunity to be part of a growing team. As a Project Manager, you will be a front-line ambassador for our company.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Organize and lead multiple mid-to-large-scale commercial projects ensuring on time delivery, project quality, and adherence to budget.
- Participate in projects from design development and estimating, through project buy out. Ensure GMP is accurate.
- Interpret and analyze building plans and process RFI’s to ensure accuracy. Submit to engineers and architects for review.
- Lead scope review and ethical negotiation for subcontractor hiring and material purchasing.
- Partner with estimating and field team to develop project schedule and material sequencing.
- Perform continuous scope reviews to ensure project compliance with plan documents.
- Lead contract negotiations and manage overall project financials, including developing and maintaining financial projections, monitoring cash flow, and partnering with the accounting team for billings and project reconciliation.
- Identify cost codes, approve invoices, and review monthly pay applications with the accounting team.
- Review monthly pay applications for owners and approve billings for contractors.
- Manage change orders and schedule adjustments. Inform accounting and field teams appropriately.
- Team with Project Superintendent to execute all construction phases while ensuring site safety and efficiency.
- Collaborate with Project Coordinator to execute RFIs, submittals, subcontracts, purchase orders, municipal agreements, etc.
- Participate in business development initiatives to maintain and promote high-contact client relationships.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation.
- Lead OAC meeting at an appropriate interval for project.
- Attend meetings and training assigned.
- Train and mentor new employees and be an ambassador of Catalyst Construction.
- Participate in the peer review process during annual compensation and performance reviews.
Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of experience with progressive responsibility within construction management; commercial experience preferred
- Bachelor’s or associate degree in construction management, civil or architectural engineering or equivalent work experience preferred
- Advanced knowledge of building products, building systems, construction law, contract terms, construction billing, and construction financial management
- Advanced knowledge of construction project management processes and methods
- Advanced ability to read and understand construction drawings and blueprints
- Advanced level understanding of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Procore, and other PM software
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates a high level of emotional intelligence when dealing with all levels of the company and clients
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with coworkers, owners, and vendors
- Ability to effectively manage time, multi-task, and pay close attention to details
- Self-motivated professional with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Regularly required to move, sit, and bend for various hours throughout the day
- Reliable transportation
- Travel to construction sites as needed
- Overnight travel needed
