What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Manager position at Relate Search?
Relate Search has partnered with a leading real estate firm specializing in the development, construction and management of high-quality residential communities in their search for a Lead Project Manager. In this role you would be leading lower-level Project Managers and Project Engineers and would be responsible for the overall completion, delivery, and financial outcome of a construction project. You will be assisting in delivering student housing projects, ranging from large acreage developments to mid to high-rise infill construction, with project values exceeding $100M.
Responsibilities :
Oversee and manage projects remotely to ensure all project goals and objectives are met within the specified timeline and budget.
Team leader responsible for management and development of direct reports.
Identify and communicate changes that may affect the project’s scope or timeline.
Coordinate with civil due diligence, design management, and pre-construction teams to facilitate the bid and buyout process before the project begins.
Oversee the preparation and submission of bids, negotiate contract terms, and finalize buyout agreements to ensure competitive and cost-effective procurement for project success.
Manage team members by delegating tasks and setting expectations for performance.
Monitor budgets, resource allocation, timelines, and other key metrics to ensure project milestones are met.
Facilitate meetings with stakeholders to ensure effective communication about projects.
Develop and maintain a project schedule and keep it updated as the project progresses.
Review all deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and align with company branding guidelines.
Oversee team member performance and provide feedback to improve performance.
Ensure that all legal requirements are met throughout the life of the project.
Manage clients at all phases of the project, including establishing expectations, responding to questions, and resolving issues.
Oversee Preconstruction and Constructability processes.
Requirements :
High school diploma and professional knowledge of construction business are required.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, Architecture, Business Administration or equivalent experience.
Scheduling & Job Cost software preferred (Primavera / P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Prolog, etc.).
Successfully managed at least one $50M complete construction multi-family project from start to finish in a Project Manager role.
Minimum of five to ten (5-10) years of managing multiple phases of mid to large sized ground up commercial building projects.
Experience in mid-to-high rise urban construction of multi-family homes is preferred.
Minimum five (5) years of direct supervisory experience.
Expertise in building professional relationships with local municipal authorities, inspectors, and regulatory agencies is required.
Experience in Lean Construction Delivery Methodology is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, plans, and financial reports
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to be able to present information to Trade Partners
Technical writing skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
People management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
