Summary
The Project Manager oversees all aspects of the project and is responsible for co-ordination and completion of the project and to this end will perform a variety of tasks. Tasks include analyzing drawings, specifications and addenda, setting deadlines, establishing schedules, procuring materials, tools & equipment, and monitoring and documenting progress of the project. The Project Manager may be responsible for more than one project at a time.
Essential Functions
- Attend and help coordinate project hand off meetings to review the status of new and completed bids and to receive new project assignments.
- Help to Promote the company by attending trade association functions and cultivates customer relations through various means such as lunches, golf, fishing / hunting outings and personal visits.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and addenda to determine full scope of work. Anticipates jobsite working conditions such as working heights and difficulty of material installation and reviews take-offs and pricing worksheets with estimation team as required.
- Be involved with the Pre-Con team to Perform and know job file set-ups and the scope of work in contracts.
- Prepare submittals and forward to the contractor for review and approval: upon approval, forward approved submittals to production and purchasing. Address concerns and questions with General Superintendent.
- Work with Pre-Con team to understand estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work, discussing and preparing change orders as they occur, comparing & selecting vendors, manufacturers and sub-contractors to determine cost effectiveness.
- Confer with Production team to assess requirements regarding scheduling, manpower, materials, deliveries, equipment and machinery, and logistics at the start of a project or for each new scope of work.
- Confer with manufacturer representatives, lift and scaffold suppliers and general contractor Superintendent to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
- Research the technology and materials used to comprehend questions from architects and contractors.
- Conduct job site visits. Attend weekly job-site meetings. Inspect job for progress, scheduling updates, material and proper manpower requirements. Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules. Review information with assigned Superintendent.
- Interface with general contractor or customer to address questions or concerns with application procedures, scheduling or quality of work. Initiate timely documentation to the contractor concerning job site conditions and issues in order to prevent conflict or delay.
- Consult with clients, vendors or other individuals to discuss and resolve issues.
- Anticipate and catch deviations from the plan or schedule early and minimize our exposure and risk on projects by taking immediate corrective action. Prepare or review reports on progress, materials required, production rates, and job site visits. Document progress, problems, field issues and concerns through written and photo documentation.
- Attend and contribute to weekly production meetings.
- Assist General Superintendent in monthly billing projections and evaluate billings vs. job costing/set-up.
- Follow up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices.
-Conduct and overview weekly tracking of projects, costs and finance management related to said projects and discuss any issues or foreseeable issues with Operations Team.
- Continually conduct special studies or audits to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data that effect cost reductions. Review job costing to evaluate estimate quantities and production rates and uses and shares information captured from lessons learned for future improvement.
- Suggest areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
-Assist in the ordering of materials with superintendent and purchasing team to ensure accuracy.
-Submit reimbursement requests, mileage reports and time off requests.
- High workload capability with the ability to lead multiple projects in various stages of completion
- Expertise with Office 365 apps and services
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Proven track record of managing projects or initiatives
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in a related field
- - 2 years experience as a superintendent, project manager, or estimator in the commercial construction industry. Division 7 experience preferred, but not required.
