Construction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

Responsible for overall project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, accounting and control, while providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The Project Manager’s responsibilities span a broad spectrum, covering all the areas of project management such as : project planning, cost management, time management, quality management, contract administration, and safety management. The Project Manager will be held responsible for all aspects related to his or her projects.

Duties & Responsibilities :

1. Oversee construction project(s) from start to finish.

2. Plan, prepare, analyze, document, and manage assigned construction management contracts.

3. Understand the scope of work and timing associated with each project milestone.

4. Meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements, analyzing variances, initiating corrective actions.

5. Communicate effectively with the subcontractors responsible for completing various phases of the project.

6. Coordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, which include the owners, architects, consultants, and sub-contractors.

7. Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standards.

8. Develop and / or review of subcontractor’s scope of work and SOV’s in order to expedite subcontract for review by senior management.

9. Attend, and when required, coordinate all project progress meetings.

10. Expedite the set-up and update to SOV’s of assigned projects in accounting system.

11. Timely review and approval of all monthly subcontractor payment applications and invoices.

12. Direct and assist Billing / AR Specialist in the timely completion of monthly owner payment application on assigned projects.

13. Assist in the follow-up and collection on all assigned project receivables within the contractual terms.

14. Oversee all coordination, scheduling, and job site visits on assigned projects.

15. Prepare initial and final GMP books for owner submission, if required.

16. Attend various meetings with owners and account for all meeting minutes.

17. Conduct design, constructability and value engineering reviews and provide feedback to the owners and design professionals.

18. Prepare project manuals, progress reports as well as quality control, cost control and safety plans as required by the contracts.

19. Work with the project team to prepare the project schedule and keep it updated.

20. Ensure the projects’ diversity, local and small business and workforce goals are met.

21. Work with the other project team members to obtain all necessary permits, inspections and testing in accordance with the contract documents.

22. Remain engaged in project until final punch list is complete, the final retention payment is released, and throughout the project warranty period.

23. Coordinate and review all RFI’s and submittals.

24. Maintain all documentation of communications with project owner and architect.

25. Confirm As-Builts are being maintained by team.

26. Oversee, with owner, the opening and log in process for all sealed subcontractor bids, if required.

27. Identify, document and discuss with the Owner all change requests in a timely manner. Monitor pending change request log to ensure that change requests have been resolved in a timely manner.

28. Process change orders for all approved change requests. Ensure that all change requests have an executed change order prior to proceeding. Adjust projections, project schedules and other change order requirements in a timely manner. Ensure that all subcontractor change orders are executed prior to approving payment for the change order work.

29. Monitor cost issues daily and adjust projections as required to ensure projected costs are true and accurate.

30. Complete project close-out documentation and ensure that the punch list is completed in a timely manner.

Competencies :

1. Ability to plan and organize a team effort.

2. Good client management and goodwill building ability

3. Ability to clearly read, write, and speak English, as well as the ability to present and negotiate effectively

4. Capacity to motivate, lead and boost morale of the teams.

5. Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.

6. Capacity to handle pressure

7. Strong focus on quality.

8. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) as well as cost estimating software.

9. Advanced proficiency with project management software.

10. Thorough knowledge of legal issues and job safety standards.

Qualifications :

1. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering or related field.

2. 4 years related project management experience in various aspects of, contract administration, cost estimating, documenting field conditions and quantities, subcontracts, scheduling, surveying and field engineering.

3. Significant experience providing construction oversight on commercial construction projects executed through design-build, CM at Risk, or other alternative delivery method.

4. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation preferred.

5. OSHA 10-hour or 30-Hour Certification preferred.

6. Share DSC’s Core Values of Diversity, Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Community and Teamwork.

Reports to : Director of Construction Operations

Department : Operations

Hours : As Required

Location : 6241 N. Dixie Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

Company Description

D. Stephenson Construction, Inc. (DSC) is a mid-sized commercial general contractor working primarily in Southeast Florida. Founded in 1992 by former Miami Dolphin and NFL Hall of Famer Dwight Stephenson, and his wife Dinah, DSC continues to be dedicated to building long lasting client relationships by providing unequaled service to its clients. We provide comprehensive construction services utilizing a variety of project delivery models including Program Management, Construction Management at Risk, General Contracting and Design-Build.

Our motto, BUILD LIKE CHAMPIONS, reflects the company’s culture of teamwork and commitment to being the best we can be. In our constant pursuit of providing quality service, DSC offers clients the services of more than 30 team members from offices in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Delray Beach and Orlando.

Over our 25 year history we have built a variety of project types with the main focus areas being Government, Education, Aviation, Sports and Recreation, Healthcare, Non-Profit / Religious and Multi-family Residential. Some of the our projects include the Urban League of Broward County Community Empowerment Center, the Broward College Health Science Simulator Center (LEED Gold), the Florida Memorial University Multipurpose Athletic and Wellness Education Center and three of the ground level clubs at the Hard Rock Stadium.

DSC uses the latest technology in order to execute projects from the early planning stages right through closeout. This includes state-of-the-art software for Building Envelope Modeling (BIM), estimating, bid management, scheduling and online collaborative project management.

Company Description

D. Stephenson Construction, Inc. (DSC) is a mid-sized commercial general contractor working primarily in Southeast Florida. Founded in 1992 by former Miami Dolphin and NFL Hall of Famer Dwight Stephenson, and his wife Dinah, DSC continues to be dedicated to building long lasting client relationships by providing unequaled service to its clients. We provide comprehensive construction services utilizing a variety of project delivery models including Program Management, Construction Management at Risk, General Contracting and Design-Build. Our motto, BUILD LIKE CHAMPIONS, reflects the company’s culture of teamwork and commitment to being the best we can be. In our constant pursuit of providing quality service, DSC offers clients the services of more than 30 team members from offices in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Delray Beach and Orlando. Over our 25 year history we have built a variety of project types with the main focus areas being Government, Education, Aviation, Sports and Recreation, Healthcare, Non-Profit / Religious and Multi-family Residential. Some of the our projects include the Urban League of Broward County Community Empowerment Center, the Broward College Health Science Simulator Center (LEED Gold), the Florida Memorial University Multipurpose Athletic and Wellness Education Center and three of the ground level clubs at the Hard Rock Stadium. DSC uses the latest technology in order to execute projects from the early planning stages right through closeout. This includes state-of-the-art software for Building Envelope Modeling (BIM), estimating, bid management, scheduling and online collaborative project management.