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Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the complete and satisfactory execution of the entire project; organizing the complexities into a management system that will establish, monitor, and follow up on each vendor/subcontractor compliance; and orchestrating the information flows needed for each component and system to be incorporated into the project including organizing of labor requirements, material and equipment, all within the time frames needed by the progress schedules. Strict attention to detail, a profound appreciation for time constraints, and an understanding of the dividends gained through proper documentation and coordination. This position reports directly to the Director of Operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with the Project Engineer, Superintendent, and Preconstruction in the final development of various bid packages and scopes of work on CM projects

• Attend and Participate in internal turnover meeting with Preconstruction, Project Engineer, PMA and Superintendent

• Working with the Project Engineer and Superintendent to establish baseline construction schedules, monitor and updating schedules through the course of construction

• Management and oversight of field supervision, project engineer and project manager assistant

• Implement and work with the Project Engineer in identifying and compiling contract deliverables:

• • Schedules of Values

• Cash flow (Draw) projections

• Project Schedule

• Submittal Schedule

• Implement and work with the Project Engineer in project buyout:

• • Review working drafts of Purchase Order Commitments prepared by the Project Engineer

• Review working drafts of Subcontract Commitments prepared by the Project Engineer for understanding of contract responsibilities.

• Attend and Participate in project kickoff meeting with the Owner and Design team

• Working with the Project Management Assistant to develop and implement a document control process that interfaces with all project management systems. Once established maintain complete oversight.

• Continuously review plans and specifications for any errors, omissions and inconsistencies.

• Submit, Log, Track and follow up on RFI’s submitted and distribute to the project team immediately to minimize project delays.

• Establishing, maintaining, conducting, and policing procedures for the submittal, review, coordination, approval, and distribution of shop drawings, submittals, samples, etc.

• Establishing and maintaining all files relating to Contract documents and Subcontract records, plans, specifications, changes, clarifications and as-built documents.

• Maintain a current record of contract documents and ensure internal and external team members have access and are notified when documents are changed or added

• Reviewing all vendor schedules of values and preparing the general schedule of values as coordinated with the Project Engineer

• Supporting the periodic requisition procedure for review, submittal, and payment

• Expediting vendor estimates and proposals and preparing appropriate company estimates and proposals for changes to be submitted to the Owner.

• Determining appropriateness and preparing subcontractor change orders to be processed

• Evaluating with the Project Engineer, subcontractor payment requisitions relative to actual work performed

• Provide cost-progress updates to track budget control

• Develop, maintain and distribute meeting minutes for preconstruction activity meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings and Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings

• Issue purchase orders for material, equipment or vendor services in coordination with the Project Engineer and Superintendent

• Working with the Project Engineer, Subcontractors, and PMA on the project closeout process

• Working with the Project Engineer, Subcontractors, and Superintendent to ensure completion of punch list

• Working with the Project Engineer, Superintendent and Safety Department to promote a safe working environment and ensure all Company, Owner and OSHA requirements are followed

• Positively influence the reputation of the Company

• Obtain and maintain all necessary construction permits

• Work with Project Engineer for fee payments or recurring permit expenses

• Develop and maintain: Material Tracking List, Project Test and Inspection Listing, Concrete Placement Log, Non-Conformance Report

• Manage all aspects of testing and inspection processes for the construction quality management program

• Establish reporting formats, protocols, schedules, and any off-site testing procedures

• Notify the Project Engineer and Superintendent promptly of test results or inspection items that do not conform to contract requirements

• Obtain the customer/architect’s approval for field changes

• Review all change requests and estimates with the Director of Operations, Director of Preconstruction, or President before submission to the owner/architect.

Key Skill Requirements

• Ability to effectively work and communicate in a team environment

• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks

• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices

• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills

• Microsoft Office, project and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level

• Proven positive and professional attitude and customer service skills

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience