The Project Manager is responsible for the day to day oversight and coordination of construction activities. Project Managers are responsible for managing each project from inception to completion. This includes initial estimation of a project, the buying-out of commitments, preparation of master schedules, monitoring of project budget, close-out and more. Project Managers also assist the Superintendent team with job site safety and complete weekly safety audits and safety observations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- With the Senior Project Manager, supervises and manages assistant project managers, project engineers, and interns
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist in estimating and bidding of projects
- Assist in preparation and updates of Master and look-ahead schedules
- Participate in job-site safety meetings and complete safety audits
- Identify, understand and actively manage project risks.
- Conduct jobsite meetings
- Monitor project costs and job cost reports
- Identify problems and recommend solutions for review and implementation
- Assist with business development work
- Build and sustain relationships with clients
- Focus on maintaining client satisfaction
- Document punch lists and participate in project close out
- Prepare and track Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Participate in business, industry and community activities to build and strengthen professional relationships
- Promotes job site safety, encourages safe work practices, and rectifies job site hazards immediately.
- Understands the project plans and specifications.
- Demonstrates strong leadership characteristics.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
- In-depth knowledge of construction job-site management.
- Considerable knowledge of the construction industry and safety practices.
- Supervisory experience.
- Strong organizational skills including the ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
- Displays strong written and oral communication skills and employs effective listening skills.
- Analyzes problems and makes sound decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications and costs.
- Tactful and mature demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work well with diverse personalities.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Four-year college degree in construction management, engineering, or related field
- Minimum three years of successful construction/project management experience.
- Experience in estimating, scheduling, quality control, and problem solving.
- Experience with Procore is preferred, but not required.
- OSHA 30 preferred, but not required
- Current CPR/First-Aid certification or ability to obtain it within the first 6 months of employment
- LEED accreditation preferred, but not required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Physical abilities representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
- Must be able to perform physical activities that require the use of arms, legs and entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, pushing/pulling, etc.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Must be able to work in a variety of work conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noise, smells, weather elements, and other elements associated with commercial construction sites.
- To safely conduct activities, operate equipment and navigate the worksite, must be able to be aware of surroundings (which generally requires sufficient vision and hearing).
- Must be able to distinguish colors given safety signs and warnings.
- Must be able to maintain balance.
- Must be able to safely work on or around scaffolding and trenches.
- Must be able to use all applicable Personal Protective Equipment.
- Must be able to perform all the functions necessary to complete the above duties/responsibilities on a safe but timely basis.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test. Random drug tests will also be conducted in accordance with our safety policy.
