Construction Project Manager

POSITION: Senior Project Manager

DEPARTMENT: Construction

REPORTS TO: President

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Senior Project Manager (PM) is a key player on our construction team, responsible for ensuring the successful completion of Construction Projects. The PM has the experience to execute projects from start to finish; the ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships resulting in customer satisfaction; and the commitment to create and maintain a safety culture. Project Managers clearly communicate with subcontractors and owners; have a strong understanding of budgets, cost control and accounting; are results oriented with proven ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to meet deadlines; and are known for being able to provide innovative and sound solutions to complex problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

PRE-CONSTRUCTION, PROJECT AND SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT

· Responsible for ensuring overall success of projects directly responsible to manage

· Review and develop written project scope and develop project budgets and owner proposals

· Conduct regular reviews of schematic design drawings, design development drawings and construction documents throughout the design process to ensure project design coincides with project schedule and budget

· Participate in planning meetings with design professionals

· Gather information, write and submit all RFI’s (Request for Information) to Architect, Engineer or Owner and distribute responses to all bidding subcontractors

· Work with accounting to write Owner contracts based on final construction documents, approved Owner proposal and approved schedule

· Make recommendations to Director and Vice President regarding subcontractor buyout and contract award process

· Develop timelines and critical path schedule, including phasing to facilitate ongoing project activities

· Coordinate subcontracts to be written based on approved scope and agreed to buyout amount

· Review contracts and agreement documents

· Coordinate with Project Engineer (PE) to send out approved contracts with schedule and pertinent project information to all subcontractors to be working on the project

· Coordinate development of a Superintendent Project Package which includes a project information card, copy of project permit including all required inspections, schedule, subcontractor list and all contracts scopes for use by Superintendent in the field

· Coordinate pre-construction planning with design team, owners, subcontractors and ELC Team prior to the commencement of each project

· Coordinate punch list development with Architect, Owner and ELC Team and distribute to all team members including ELC subcontractors

· Facilitate building start-up and commissioning for required items between ELC, subcontractors and Owner

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

· Act as the lead construction representative on each project working with design team, owners, subcontracts and ELC team

· Interface daily with ELC Superintendent to check on project progress and discuss any questions/issues/concerns in the field

· Oversee weekly on-site construction meetings and document progress by issuing weekly meeting minutes and a revised/updated project schedule via email within 24 hours of site meeting to all subs, architect and ELC Team Members

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

· Review payment applications and change order requests with accounting and coordinate payment applications to be completed and sent to Owner according to timelines in Owner contract

· Oversee completion and collection of close-out documents, and processing of final payments.

CHANGE ORDER MANAGEMENT

· Evaluate Subcontractor Change Orders (SCOs) and assist accounting in writing SCO’s and distribute SCO’s to the subcontractor

· Develop Owner Change Orders (OCOs) description and assist PE in writing OCO’s, distribute OCO’s to Owner and obtain written approval

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

· BS/BA in Architecture, Construction Workeragement or related field

· Minimum of 5 years experience managing projects ranging from $50K – $5M (+) contracts in commercial, restaurant, retail, healthcare and/or industrial construction environments

• Knowledge of basic building design and construction systems
• Ability to read construction documents and specification manuals
• Ability to compile and analyze data
• Strong organizational and writing/speaking skills
• Knowledge of construction estimating and procurement processes
• Ability to interpret and apply state law, local codes and administrative procedures related to effectively managing a project

· Extensive knowledge of scheduling, cost control and safety procedures

PREFERRED:

• Willingness to grow into a leader and member of a dedicated team
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in working with computers and other types of technology

· Desired Computer Applications Experience: Microsoft Office Applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Procore, Bluebeam and Microsoft Project

· Availability to travel as needed

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Following are key success factors for this role which measure results in meeting critical elements of the position. The specific goals for each element are set annually.

Key Success Factors:

PROJECT PROFITABILITY

Measured by overall project profitability, including maintaining original profit in proposal, buy out and management of change orders and in house labor and materials.

SCOPE DEVELOPMENT

Accurate and defined scope of project

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Measured by customer satisfaction rating at project completion

SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT

Defined as the creation of the master schedule, adherence or improvement to initial schedule, maintenance of change orders and timely execution of project close out and punch list.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift