Project Manager
About us
Founded in 1997, J&J Contractors, Inc. is a General Contracting and Construction Management Firm based in North Billerica, MA. We are committed to every project's highest quality construction and safety standards and sustainability practices.
Our primary focus is on federal and public projects in addition to our fast-growing solar division. We have a proven growth and profitability track record without overextending our infrastructure and resources. Our passionate and skilled employees' proactive approach to managing projects, dedication to the team, and focus on client satisfaction differentiates us from other firms. It has created a reputation as the contractor of choice for certain federal projects.
J&J strives always to maintain the highest ethical corporate and personal standards. We act with honesty and integrity and strive to do what is right for our clients. As an organization, we foster our family culture, which results in low employee turnover and high employee satisfaction.
J&J Contractors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Overview
We seek to hire an individual of remarkable character and integrity as a Construction Project Manager to complement and assist our existing professional team, primarily in federal, civil, or private contracts. The ideal candidate would be a pillar for the J&J management team, able to accept direction, demonstrate confidence, possess superior communication skills (verbal and written), and be highly functional in independent and collaborative environments.
The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing all necessary resources throughout the project, from start-up to close-out. The PM shall ensure that customer expectations and budgetary guidelines are met or exceeded. The PM is responsible for tracking and maintaining the budget, costs, schedule, risk management, insurance, general work performance and quality, and overall progress against the plan.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business management, or applicable discipline and experience relative to project size/scope
- Candidate must possess Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work and Professionalism
- Excellent business judgment demonstrated by consistently achieving profitability objectives and strong project close-outs with client and subcontractor relationships in good standing
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail evidenced by a strong command of all applicable contract and legal provisions
- Ability to consistently analyze and execute financial trade-offs, which frequently involve dealing with incomplete data and ambiguity
- Ability to constantly multi-task and handle competing priorities between business needs, organizational issues, and sound customer relations
- Possess judgment to know when to escalate issues up the chain of command appropriately
- A strong sense of urgency and initiative. Able to quickly study and react to complex issues
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to act confidently and decisively
- Team leader with excellent diplomatic and communication skills, able to handle and resolve conflicts effectively in a firm but fair manner
- The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems.
Essential Duties:
- Lead and Communicate with Field Supervision, Subcontractors and Vendors to assist them in working to the Project Schedule.
- Represent the company with Owner(s), Architects, Consultants, Government Authorities, Vendors and Subcontractors
- Administer financial aspects of the Owner’s contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders
- Build effective working relationships with clients and the project team members
Project Start-Up
- Review the general contract and contract documents and confirm the budget setup and project milestones.
- Create a schedule of values and project logs, plan for project safety and mobilization, including review and validation with team members
Purchasing
- Review all subcontractor quotes for compliance with contract documents, issue all commitments to contractors and vendors, ensure reliable commitments for price and schedule constraints, manage final invoicing, lien waivers, pay logs, and compliance with payment standards
- Utilize proper commitment type and negotiate terms and conditions, ensuring the highest level of risk mitigation to Triumph possible
- Review subcontractor qualifications and obtain Subcontractor bonds and insurance as required
Document Controls
- Utilize Procore Management Platform to the greatest extent possible for all administrative functions of the project, both internally and externally
- Ensure high utilization of the platform from customers, designers, engineers, and contractors for the greatest form of collaboration
- Manage all project-specific submittals, including product specifications, shop drawings, and engineered plans
Meeting Management
- Attend all scheduled and management meetings necessary to monitor and manage the project, chairing as appropriate
- Establish a meeting regimen for the Project Team that provides effective communication and problem-solving.
- Manage all meetings by agenda and work to time limits.
Financial Management
- Manage all requisitions and payments
- Produce a thorough forecast of Cost-to-Complete to identify potential exposures.
- Coordinate the use of Procore to identify exposures readily.
- Create detailed analysis of line-item exposures, particularly unit price contracts.
- Follow and Improve the Standard Operating Procedures for budget updating
Project Closeout
- Establish an effective Close-out Plan early in the project, including the review and packaging of close-out documents.
- Deliver all necessary manuals, warranties, as-builts, and training to the Owner and consolidate project documentation and files.
- Manage subcontractor closeout and punch list process
Other Responsibilities:
- Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
- Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range:1150,000 - 150,000, depending on experience.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North Billerica, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Project Management: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel within New England
Work Location: In person
