Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Basic Function:

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, developing, and overseeing all aspects of assigned projects to ensure maximum profitability and exceed client expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Oversight:

• Review critical project submittals.
• Identify potential issues early and develop strategies for successful project execution and scheduling.
• Assist project management team with plan approvals, building permits, revisions, and walkthroughs.
• Conduct ongoing quality control inspections to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Review project budgets to anticipate challenges and address potential problems.
• Develop and review trade scopes to ensure comprehensive project coverage.
• Ensure compliance with project reporting requirements.
• Handle project correspondence and ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate and oversee engineering activities, including shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, and schedule updates.
• Collaborate with the project team to develop a strategic approach to design and construction.
• Assess project progress and recommend necessary changes to meet objectives.
• Manage project schedules and oversee updates with superintendents and consultants.
• Prepare project status reports in alignment with policies and procedures.
• Conduct constructability reviews to address potential issues proactively.
• Ensure seamless project turnover and financial close-out in accordance with policies.
• Coordinate timely turnover to the warranty department.

Skill Requirements:

• Process owner and subcontractor billings.
• Work with project superintendents to approve and coordinate trade contractor invoices with accounting.

Risk Management:

• Ensure superintendents are well-versed in trade contractor scopes to prevent scope gaps.
• Respond promptly to changes in project scope, including pricing and schedule impacts.
• Review client contracts to ensure compliance with special requirements in trade contracts or purchase orders.
• Monitor and enforce project plans.
• Ensure timely execution of trade contracts and coordination with accounting.
• Uphold quality control and safety standards.
• Maintain compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Enforce construction terms and compliance with operational procedures.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness and hazard mitigation.

Financial Management:

• Ensure project completion within budget constraints.
• Oversee budget development with project staff and consultants.
• Monitor labor, material, and equipment costs to align with budget expectations.
• Track weekly labor costs with superintendents to manage expenditures.
• Maintain responsibility for project profit and loss.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Supervise Assistant Project Managers and Project Administrators.
• Provide mentorship and training to support team development.
• Communicate with trade contractors, designers, clients, architects, and engineers to maintain project alignment.
• Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders.
• Exhibit integrity and professionalism as a role model for team members.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Take accountability for overall project success.
• Exhibit initiative and commitment to quality.
• Prioritize personal professional growth.
• Lead field meetings and follow-ups with minimal supervision.
• Manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.

Competencies:

• Planning & Scheduling
• Cost Control
• Productivity Management
• Leadership & Team Building
• Conflict Resolution
• Negotiation & Communication
• Time Management
• Workplace Diversity Awareness
• OSHA & Safety Certifications
• LEED, Construction Manager, and CSI Certifications

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• Extensive knowledge of construction equipment, materials, techniques, and standards.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience, including 3 years as a field engineer and 2 years as an assistant project manager on projects over $20M.
• Proficiency in Primavera Project Planner, Contract Management Software, and BIM applications.
• Demonstrated success in client satisfaction and project profitability.
• Strong written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Creativity, problem-solving abilities, and strong decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with building systems and industry standards.
• Active participation in relevant trade associations.
• Proficiency in scheduling software.

Training Components:

• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Cost Management
• Leadership Development & Team Building
• Workplace Diversity & Communication
• Risk Management, Contracts, and Legal Compliance
• Construction Operations & Close-Out
• Project Controls & Scheduling
• Software & BIM Training
• Safety & Certification Programs

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 90% travel to job sites.

Physical Demands:

• Regular standing, sitting, walking, and occasional lifting (under 100 pounds).