Project Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

North Fork Builders is a Bozeman, Montana based general contractor that specializes in thoughtfully designed and strategically executed residential and commercial buildings. We are committed to excellent craftsmanship and collaboration with our clients to ensure their vision is carried through from concept to completion. We believe in quality through process, which is expressed through our core values: quality, craft and collaboration. Team members are expected to share our core values.

We are seeking a Project Manager to provide leadership and guidance to the construction team and assume overall responsibility for the successful completion of assigned projects. 

LOCATION:

Our main office is in Bozeman, Montana. We have projects throughout the state from Whitefish to Big Timber. Some travel required for site visits and client meetings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Create & distribute new project proposal to client including accurate takeoffs of the project 
• Create initial schedule and review with Superintendent prior to job start for adjustments 
• Working with superintendent in conducting internal review before presenting bid to the client  
• Create initial gen. req. budgets and collaborate/review with Super during estimating process 
• Ensure the arch. narrative and/or project specific details are included in the estimate 
• Understands details of owner contract and all subcontracts 
• Leads effective pre-planning efforts to ensure all aspects of project are addressed prior to mobilization  

• Responsible for communication to clients of schematic pricing, including all contingencies and different phases of the estimating process.  
• Aggressive buyout as the plans allow 

• Maintains "Lessons Learned" log for issues experienced throughout the project and how issues were resolved. Shares with and makes available to NFB team  
• Manage, schedule and administer OAC calls/meeting 
• Review weekly updates to (Project) Owners. Work with Field Engineer (or PE when FE not assigned to job) 
• Proactively review, monitor and manage project budget. Including, construction costs, change order management and financial projections.  Send Monthly budget update and COs to owners 
• Establish and foster positive long-term relationships with clients, architects, owner reps and interior designers  
• Reviews, negotiates, and manages subcontractor and material contracts 
• Establish and lead weekly team meeting (project schedule, budget, etc.) 
• Weekly communication with field management regarding budget, schedule updates, man-hours, etc.  
• Travels to jobsites, meetings and client locations as needed in support of employees, clients, project team, etc. 
• Identify all permits required for project. Delegate procurement of permits to appropriate parties (architects, engineers, etc.) 
• Acts as chief problem solver on all project issues in collaboration with field 
• Collaborate with Superintendent in the review and approval of Shop Drawings per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for conformance of applicable trades on projects. 
• Final review of invoices for admin entry 
• Final review of job costs, T&M reports and final pay app prior to sending to clients per SOPs  
• Establish cadence of OAC Meetings 
• Complete closeout efforts in timely manner, properly archiving project information per company procedure 
• Ensures customer satisfaction and loyalty for future projects 
• Clearly communicate Pre-punch and punch list processes 
• Initiate client mtg. with Service dept. to handle warranty and new added scope of work 
• Coordinating walkthroughs with owners/owners' reps for appropriate subcontractors 

TECHNOLOGY & CERTIFICATIONS:

Sage 100 Contractor

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Proficient with Blueprint Reading

Knowledge of Building Codes

OSHA 10 Certified

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS 

• BS degree in Construction Management or equivalent OR five years of vertical construction project management experience required
  
• Strong in person, phone and email communication skills
  
• Time management and organization skills

 WAGES & BENEFITS

• Employee health insurance is 100% paid by employer
• Health Savings Account with matching contribution
• 401k with matching contribution
• Open vacation policy
• Paid holidays
  
• Company phone and laptop

North Fork Builders is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.