What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Shimizu North America?
The Project Manager plans, directs and coordinates activities of assigned project to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
Pre-construction Management
Bachelor's degree and ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
Skills
Pre-construction Management
- Create conceptual scope narratives from client information.
- Create and manage on overall milestone (critical path) schedule which includes all facets of the project development.
- Manage the project(s) budgeting process which includes detailed estimate reviews, value engineering, project forecasting and scheduling.
- Develop the procurement strategy and identify long lead time items specific to each project.
- Work collaboratively with multiple members of the Pre-construction team which may include Architects, Engineers, Project Managers, and Estimators.
- Develop effective relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
- Review means and methods for the construction process and trade activities.
- Lead, supervise and mentor Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents.
- Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
- Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
- Effectively manage the document control process and insure constant communication with the client and both internal and external Design Team members.
- Manage all financial aspects of the project including, profit projections, monthly PL report;
- Manage subcontractor contracts, assure compliance with terms and conditions
- Ability to complete the project close-out process including commissioning, as-built documentation, testing, inspections and Operations/Maintenance Manuals (all hand-over documentation).
- Effectively manage and coordinate subcontractors and vendors in a fair and productive manner.
- Perform other related duties as needed.
- Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
- Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
- Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve constructability problems.
- Coordinate project activities with government regulatory or other governmental agencies.
- Supervise site employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Bachelor's degree and ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
Skills
- Proficient at determining constructability and pricing per development and IFC drawings
- Proficient with computer software such as Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, and Procore
- Knowledge of construction pricing and procurement
- Strong organizing and document control ability
- Knowledge of construction quality and safety
- Negotiation skills related to client, subcontractors, architects, engineers and government agencies
- Proficient in budget development and schedule development.