Project Manager - Civil And Site Utilities

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a project during preconstruction and construction to help ensure a timely and profitable completion is achieved in a professional manner, providing leadership to the team supporting the project, and growth and development mentoring / coaching to their direct reports.

Key / Specific Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Plans and executes projects, including but not limited to start-up, handoff, chart of accounts, contracts, insurance, sub-tier prequalifications, bonds, permits, quality & safety programs, schedule, and manpower/equipment planning.
• Owns project contract documentation process to ensure accuracy and timeliness of RFIs, submittals, drawings, specifications, progress photos, etc. and all associated changes to these items.
• Provides clear communication to the project and field leadership teams regarding project scope requirement, safety expectations, policies/procedures, and project performance.
• Champions project safety effort, motivating onsite team in the implementation and adherence to Castle Safety Policies and Procedures. Performs Monthly Project Safety Inspections.
• Identifies and manages change conditions; price Castle work scopes, secure subcontractor & vendor pricing, T&M ticket tracking, prepare/submit change order pricing, client negotiating, and tracking approval of these payments.
• Manages project Change Order logs; processes owner and subcontractor change orders once approved.
• Establishes and oversees productivity tracking and project metrics as established at project kickoff.
• Tracks field time reporting and vendor invoicing approval (daily).
• Monitors project cost reports (labor, material, equipment, sub-subcontractor) and identifies opportunities for improvements/savings, required maintenance, and problem areas which may result in cost overruns.
• Continuously monitors project labor to verify project is properly manned for schedule and budget requirements.
• Manages project financials; accurate monthly WIP reporting, progress billing preparation, budget creation and accounts receivable processing.

• Oversees the Pay Request Process to maximize Castle’s positive cash flow position. Establish regular and frequent communication to achieve timely receipt of payments.
• Assists Superintendent and Field Staff to find new means and methods of construction to increase profitability, quality, and schedule.

• Creates, updates, and maintains project schedules when applicable (or as required) to manage the Work, looking for ways to expedite construction and predict problems.
• Manges project closeout process (punch list completion and closeout documentation) to ensure an orderly and efficient closeout is achieved.
• Maintains a thorough understanding and adheres to all project Contract Document requirements that affect / impact Castle work scopes (e.g. drawings, specifications, Sub-Subcontracts, McCarthy Mapping documents, and all ancillary documents).
• Informs upper management fully and accurately on a consistent basis with overall project status, particularly with regards to safety, legal, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Provides direct leadership to the project staff. Mentors and promotes positive staff morale and resolves potential morale conflicts with help from the Vice President as needed.
• Implements and monitor the training and development of all direct employees, coordinating with HR with available programs and training (Build-U) that may assist employees in their professional and personal development.

• Champions Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Programs on the projects.

• Reviews and approves direct reports expense reports.
• Assists Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators in carrying out their duties.
• Monitors jobsite use of equipment; working closely with Fleet Manager to ensure use of owned equipment is maximized and helps identify opportunities to purchase equipment.

Estimating Support:

• Thoroughly reviews all bidding documents/requirements (drawings, specifications, addendums, front ends, etc.)
• Reviews contract (scope, schedule, price, terms, etc.) to help ensure bid is compliant and all encompassing.
• Provides cost, value engineering, constructability, and schedule input.
• Supports efforts to complete all prequalification, short listing, etc. bidding requirements.
• Supports estimating team in soliciting, obtaining, and reviewing bids from subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, etc.
• Assists in preparing comprehensive bid proposal, including bid forms, insurance forms and any other necessary documentation.
• Participates in in-depth review of project and proposal with internal team.
• Follows-up on bid projects that are pending award.
• Participates in project hand-off meeting with estimating team.
• Assists effort in creating and finalizing Exit Margin Plan for all (non-McCarthy) projects $1M or greater.
• Maintains familiarity with HCSS estimating software.

Industry Relationships:

• Cultivates client relationship during execution of the project, represent the Castle core values.
• Builds and maintains relationships with owners, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to help obtain a competitive advantage for Castle.
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. clients.
• Attends industry events and represents Castle to the industry in a professional capacity.
• Identifies potential hiring candidates and participates in interviews of new hire candidates, as requested.

Meeting Expectations:

• Weekly Manpower Meetings
• Project Subcontractor Meetings
• Bid Review Meetings
• Monthly Staff Meetings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• 5+ Years of experience in related commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
• Experienced in managing self-perform work.
• Experienced dealing with contracts, contractors, subcontractors, and/or owner representatives.
• Experience successfully leading project teams, including development of employee and maintaining relationships with external entities.