Project Manager

Job Summary:

The Project Manager (PM) is primarily responsible for delivering exceptional quality of service to the

client and providing the Superintendent with the materials and subcontractor resources necessary to

complete the project on time and within budget. Quality of service, as it relates to the Project Manager,

is measured using customer satisfaction surveys and includes preparedness, communication, problem

solving, and management of budgets. The PM and the Superintendent are jointly responsible for the

quality of product delivered to the client measured using the punch list.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Pre-Construction for the development of pre-construction estimates, schedules

and scope descriptions

• Collaborate with 3rd party scheduling consultant for design development, pre-construction, and

construction schedules. This includes the establishment and maintenance of the baseline

(contract) schedule and reporting progress against the baseline

• Manage procurement process including working closely with pre-construction department and

Superintendent in the development of subcontractor and vendor scope descriptions, contract or

PO amounts and schedule commitments

• Negotiate and buyout the project timely based on material and labor procurement timeframes

currently being projected/experienced in the industry (90% in 90 days goal)

• Manage client relationship including periodic (monthly minimum) project update meetings (or

per contract requirements), weekly updates, change order negotiations, communication,

documentation, conflict resolution, business development and customer satisfaction

• Together with Superintendent manage relationships with local and governmental authorities

and inspection agencies

• Provide accurate, and timely project cost forecasts or projections to supervisor. Job Cost Reports

shall be submitted on a monthly basis based on the required dates as provided by Management.

• Provide accurate and timely schedule updates to the client and NorSouth management. The PM

will report progress by tracking productivity versus the baseline schedule and updating key

interim milestones.

• Manage all document control including (but not limited to) submittals, meeting minutes,

requests for documentation, O&M manuals, close out documents, transmittals, record

drawings, as built drawings, change requests, inspection reports, permits, and engineering

reporting

• Management of multiple projects simultaneously

• Manage project team to achieve defined targets and milestones

• Training and mentoring of assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers

• Together with the Superintendent manages subcontractor and vendor compliance with contract

documents and NorSouth quality standards

• Develop and maintain the necessary contacts within the pertinent realm of attorneys, bankers,

real-estate agents, engineers, other architects and officials in order to promote a positive

working relationship with and between all involved professionals.

• Periodically participate in business development meetings, client entertainment and helping to

identify new opportunities

• Manages customer satisfaction survey process and accurate reporting of client feedback

• Meets projected profit and manages project cash flow to ensure it is in a positive state

EDUCATION or EXPERIENCE

Construction Management degree (B. S.), Engineering, or Architectural degree from a four-year college

or university or over 10 years of relative experience in multifamily and commercial construction.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• OSHA 30 certified

• LEED Green Associate certification (preferred)

• Valid driver's license and safe driving record

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

• Intermediate level proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point & Primavera Suretrack

• Intermediate level proficiency in MS Outlook or equivalent

• Intermediate level proficiency in ProCore application

• Proficiency in use of Smart Phones and Tablets including taking and sending photographs, voice

memos, accessing cloud-based document storage, communicating via email, adding and

managing attachments

LANGUAGE SKILLS: English

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical

procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and

procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of

managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as

fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only

limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,

diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb or

balance, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop,

kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include sight, depth perception, and

ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts

and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet, muddy, and/or humid

conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually

moderate. Employee must be able to drive to and walk around project jobsites which includes

undeveloped sites, irregular surfaces, stairs, ladders, and steep terrain.

TRAVEL

Travel may be required for the position.