Commercial Construction Project Manager

JDK is a nationwide General Contractor serving the Airport and Rental Car industry.

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall management, coordination, performance, and financial success of each assigned Project from inception through completion. This includes adhering to and maintaining the budget, schedule, quality control, safety, and the management and administration of all contractual responsibilities and obligations for full client satisfaction. This individual works closely with the Superintendent and Team Members through consistent, effective communication, leadership, and collaboration with the Owner to ensure that all project goals are met for complete Project success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The items below are to be used as a guide and are not all-inclusive.

• Prior experience as a project manager for commercial construction projects.

• In collaboration with the Superintendent, lead and manage all Subcontractors for total project responsibility.

• Reports directly to the Vice President of Construction or assigned Project Executive.

• Company representative to Owner(s), Stakeholder(s), and Project Consultant(s).

• Directly responsible for all financial aspects of the Project.

• Development of a “Team” working environment with all Project members.

• Participates in the Preconstruction Phase. Assists with preparing bid packages and proposals and evaluating bids for a complete scope of work when needed.

• Review and fully understand the Owner’s Contract, including preparation of Project Logs, Submittals, RFI’s, Schedules, and Meeting Agendas.

• Develop the project schedule with the Superintendent and the Scheduling Manager and maintain the schedule updates from Baseline approval through Project Closeout.

• Assists with the negotiation and award of Subcontracts and Purchase Orders.

• Drafts Subcontractor Agreements and Purchases Orders, including the scope of work.

• Assures that Subcontractor Bonds, Insurance, and Agreements are provided in a timely manner and fully executed prior to the start of the Work.

• Develops the initial Owner Pay Application Package for approval and maintains monthly updates throughout the Project.

• Responsible for Project financial accuracy, reports, updates, and funding status.

• Tracks and ensures that all Owner and Contract Notices are properly filed and issued for compliance with the Contract.

• Tracks and ensures that all Permits are timely applied for, maintained during the course of the Work and correctly closed.

• With the Superintendent, meet and coordinate with the Authority Having Jurisdiction and outside agencies regarding all permit requirements and applications.

• Demonstrates understanding of standard concepts, practices and procedures within the construction field.

• Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference, and errors.

• Prepares field design change requisition, estimates, and “as built” drawings, as required.

• Prepares and disseminates all required documentation records such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, etc.

• Verifies that all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawings and specifications.

• Attend and may chair meetings with the Owner, clients, or A/E representatives to coordinate design and construction efforts and ongoing progress.

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• Participates in job walks and documents and reports findings with tracking reports.

• Administers the company’s quality control plan and works with the field superintendent to document any quality control issues with reporting.

• Research and propose solutions to quality control issues.

• Responsible for reviewing and maintaining subcontractor non-compliance and coordinated with QA/QC procedures.

• Administers the company safety program via the Superintendent and participates in safety inspections and management.

• Ensure appropriate compliance with OSHA regulations, including health, safety, and welfare.

• Review all shop drawings and submittals for compliance with the plans and specifications.

• Reviews mock-up and/or shop drawings and specifications.

• Possess the ability to attend meetings and transcribe detailed meeting minutes clearly, precisely and accurately.

• Demonstrates schedule understanding in coordination with construction logistics and construction sequencing.

• Administers the Owner Change Order Process, including Notice Provisions, PCO Submission, negotiations, and incorporation of all changes via Owner Change Order or Contingency Adjustment.

• Analyzes and resolves construction process problems and issues and effectively communicates and interfaces with all levels of personnel.

• Develops and maintains an efficient Project Close-out from Punch list through Warranties for timely completion in compliance with the Contract.

• Manages all Subcontractor close-outs.

• Responsible for collection of Final Payment.

Computer Equipment and Software:

• Full knowledge of Windows Office Systems; particularly Excel, Word and Outlook, etc.

• Full knowledge of ProCore & MS Project or similar software required.

• Certifications in ProCore preferred.

• Full knowledge of blueprint reading is required.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and 3-D modeling is not required but preferred.

Education and Experience:

Education: A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is required. A combination of education and work experience may also be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience: 7 to 10 years of project management experience in commercial construction.

Workplace Civility Rules & Attributes:

• Represents the company with a positive attitude internally and externally.

• Participates fully as a team member, completing all requirements assigned promptly.

• Treats all employees, clients, subcontractors, and vendors with dignity and respect.

• Works cohesively with team members and all co-workers, displaying a positive attitude through behaviors and supportive problem-solving and communication skills both orally and in writing.

• Act professionally at all times to maintain a positive work environment.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; multi-task, manage and assign responsibilities to other Team Members.

• Performs work tasks by receiving direction and then working independently with an interest in quickly learning and applying new skills and abilities.

• Demonstrates consistent ability to be dependable, consistent, diligent, and thorough.

• Exercises creativity and resourcefulness in completing tasks accurately in a compressed timeframe.

• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Utilizes excellent written and oral communications and team skills.

• Sense of urgency with problem solving skills and the ability to confidently take action and resolve conflicts in an effective and fair manner.

• Maintains a professional-client relationship in order to represent JDK LLC as a quality General Contractor properly and provide for repeat business.

Physical Demands and Travel Requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. It may be necessary to lift and carry or manipulate items of up to 50 lbs., walk over uneven or unpaved ground to reach a worksite in construction zones. This position may be required to perform various construction tasks in all areas and aspects of the project—including scaffold or platform work, confined spaces, and exposure to outside elements. If your position requires entering the field, you must wear approved Personal Protective Equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities, including close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus while working with computers and business equipment.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

This position will require approximately 30% travel via airline and car as required for the project’s needs. JDK pays all necessary travel costs. The position requires a background check to confirm that our auto insurance policy supports their driving record. PM travel is arranged by the PM or Office Manager. Reasonable and safe accommodation is provided and budgeted into these projects as needed. A typical PM schedule for travel for one of our projects may entail twice monthly site visits requiring 2-3 days on-site. Project starts and completions may entail longer stays project dependent. JDK is licensed throughout the United States, and our projects are done nationwide.

JDK LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, gender, pregnancy or breastfeeding, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other status protected by state or federal law.

Benefits: Paid Holidays, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation and Paid Time Off

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