Project Manager

The Construction Project Manager plans, directs and coordinates activities pertaining to a construction project(s). The Project Manager uses construction expertise to establish and maintain schedules, select subcontractors, maintain the highest of quality standards and assure that the project is constructed in accordance with contract documents and corporate policy.

Essential Job Functions

• Initiate overall project schedule with input from Superintendent and Department Head and issue to third parties primarily with contracts. Issue updates as necessary and maintain continuous review with Superintendent.
• Responsible for all official written communication with the exception of field directives to internal/external clients, subcontractors, designers and consultants regarding a project.
• Provide input to project estimate.
• Communicate project budget details to Accounting.
• Maintain and provide monthly forecast at billing meeting with Accounting.
• Responsible for conducting monthly project review with Superintendent.
• Responsible for coordinating information flow related to purchasing items from outside sources such as client, developer, designers, consultants to Estimator.
• Issue preliminary schedule to Estimator for General Conditions estimating purposes (project duration, winter conditions a priority).
• Coordinate indirect construction cost estimates with Developer/Client and Estimator.
• With regards to subcontract bidding, set project rules regarding communications, central filing, electronic filing, meeting schedules, etc.
• Negotiate and award contract to design firms and other third party consultants.
• Negotiate and award subcontracts to trades using best judgment regarding the integration of price, schedule, capability, financial strength, and relationships to KIRCO project team and KIRCO as a whole.
• Communicate clearly with Accounting/Finance regarding total project cost, budget, sources of funds, finance rules and any revisions.
• Responsible for contract preparation, distribution, execution and required follow up with help of department administrative assistant.
• Manage potential change orders logically with detail in Procore.
• Process subcontract change orders timely; differentiate between minor and major claims and deal with them appropriately as to maintain project schedule and keep subs paid current.
• Process, distribute and execute prime contract change orders with Owner on a timely basis.
• Work closely with Accounting to assure that on time invoicing occurs for the project. Code and sign off on subcontractor invoices in close coordination with subcontractor values. Must be aware of the continuous dynamics of revenue sources, cash availability, bank requirements throughout the duration of the project.
• Assist Project Coordinator in creating a logical package of contract documents and shop drawings. Provide direction to Project Coordinator early in a project as to what items are expected as submittals so Project Coordinator can establish packages accordingly.
• Initiate and manage project coordination meetings between Client, Developer, Designers and KIRCO Operations from start of project through its closeout. With assistance from Administrative Assistant, responsible for meeting minutes, recording of notes in Prolog and distribution of Prolog meeting minutes for all necessary parties.
• Maintain safety certification and be aware of field safety items for project.
• Communicate regularly with Superintendent regarding progress of project.
• Maintain timely progress reports with assistance from Project Coordinator. Provide appropriate input for reporting done by Project Coordinator.

Educational/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or other related field.
• Knowledge of general construction techniques for sitework, commercial office, light industrial and retail projects.
• Knowledge of site development.
• MEP design-build commercial construction.
• Several years experience managing commercial construction projects.
• Ability to create a non-adversarial atmosphere for solving problems and challenges.
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.
• Excellent leadership qualities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Prior experience using scheduling software to create a project schedule.
• Use of various computer software applications related to general business practices.

Skills/Attributes

• Relationship Builder
• Leadership skills
• Oral/Written Communication skills
• Passion for excellence
• Quality Driven
• Shared Values
• Team Builder

Essential Physical Functions

• Occasionally walk project site which may include large areas of space.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Sit, climb or balance.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than one hundred pounds.