What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Franklin's Earthmoving, Inc.?
Job Description:
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of construction project including but not limited to: direct support to project superintendents, scheduling, procurement, and logistical coordination. Project Managers are involved with subcontractor/ vendor management, and coordinate activities with customer, design and engineering. They have financial performance and compliance responsibilities and must make sure that the project follows all operating guidelines while consistently achieving project objectives.
A successful Project Manager must be detail-oriented, innovative, creative and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Project Managers must be able perform under pressure and maintain strict budgets and schedules. They must be able to mentor and teach other team members as well as maintain relationships with owners, co-workers, vendors, suppliers, and community stakeholders.
Project Manager Responsibilities:
- Collaborative Leadership: Partner with design, engineering, and procurement teams to ensure projects align with financial goals and operational standards.
- Schedule Management: Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules to ensure construction milestones are achieved on time.
- Quality Assurance: Review shop drawings and submittals for alignment with project scope and specifications, ensuring compliance throughout the process.
- Vendor & Subcontractor Oversight: Issue and manage trade subcontracts, clearly defining responsibilities, and oversee payment approvals for vendors and subcontractors.
- Procurement Optimization: Purchase and track material deliveries, ensuring cost efficiency, quality standards, and adherence to specifications.
- Jobsite Coordination: Conduct regular site visits to review progress, quality, and safety, while leading coordinator meetings to address responsibilities and required actions, logistics, etc.
- Safety Leadership: Identify potential hazards, lead incident reviews, and maintain thorough safety documentation to ensure a secure work environment.
- Client Relationship Management: Proactively address client inquiries and skillfully navigate discussions about costs, quality, and schedules.
- Project Reporting: Prepare and deliver key reports, including weekly and monthly updates, analysis, and billing, to inform management.
- Adaptability: Support the broader team’s goals by handling additional duties as needed to drive project success.
- Technical Expertise: Quickly address design/build issues by submitting detailed RFIs to the general contractor or owner, ensuring timely resolutions.
- BIM & CAD Proficiency: Utilize Navisworks to resolve underground utility clashes and collaborate with the team to update CAD models based on new designs.
- Change Order Management: Effectively manage change order processes to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and alignment with project needs.
Qualifications
- Must have a minimum of 4 years relevant construction management experience in the industrial arena.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- At least 3 years with profit and loss responsibility on multiple projects.
- Must be proficient with a variety of related computer software applications including MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word), Navisworks, Civil 3D, PDF and estimating and document programs.
- Able to read and interpret construction documents.
- Candidates must have a high level of emotional intelligence with the ability to build relationships and work with multiple personality types.
- Proven experience with a variety of contracting methods such as: lump sum, GMP, cost plus construction management, and fee-based construction.
- Must demonstrate a working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting, and related reports and records.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Fortis policy.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
