What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager (Charlotte) position at McFarland Construction?
Company Overview
McFarland Construction is a full-service commercial construction firm, specializing in the delivery of projects through general contracting, design/build, and construction management engagements. We serve a diverse range of market segments, including Corporate Services, Health Sciences, Financial Services, Power/Energy, Mission Critical, and Public Sectors.
Founded in 2010, McFarland Construction has grown to become the largest African American-owned construction company in the Charlotte region. We are ranked #18 among the largest general contractors in Charlotte, one of the top 50 fastest-growing privately-owned businesses in Charlotte, and one of the top 40 fastest-growing mid-market companies in North Carolina.
If you're seeking the next step in your career and want to be part of an innovative, rapidly expanding company, we have an amazing opportunity for you! Join us and be a part of our exciting journey.
Job Summary
The ideal applicant will be a highly organized team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to plan, multitask to meet tight deadlines on multiple projects, in multiple states. This involves attending weekly project meetings, participating in weekly site visits, collaborating with our teams, monitoring budgets and preparing monthly project reports, including financial reports, and preparation of monthly billings to the owner.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Collaborates with Preconstruction to prepare, review, and monitor information and reports related to all costs involved in developing the project budgets.
- Finalizes and manages project budgets.
- Knows and understands the requirements of owner’s contract, including bonds, fees, notifications, schedules, reporting, and costs.
- Participates in proposal meetings with the owner to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, and provide value engineering ideas
- Manages the subcontracting process, which includes holding initial scope review meetings, finalizing agreed price, developing subcontract scope of work, and managing the subcontract distribution and final execution process.
- Is responsible for onsite construction activity. Plans all construction operations and schedules intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met
- Reviews the contract documents with all project participants (e.g., clients, employees, subcontractors, suppliers, government regulators, utilities) to ensure work is completed on time and within budget.
- Coordinates and delivers all requirements for subcontractors and suppliers to meet project schedules.
- Ensures that project site and company assets are secure and always maintains a safe and respectful working environment by implementing programs for safety and loss prevention, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), risk management, training, and quality control.
- Acts in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and other associates, while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations
Education & Additional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (Construction management preferred)
- 5-7 project management experience
- Design/build experience preferred
- Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project
- Experience with Procore and Microsoft Project tools is preferred.
- Open to travel
