Construction Project Manager

The Project Manager oversees all on-site construction activities for their assigned project. They are responsible for managing project costs to ensure completion within budget constraints. This includes developing a detailed project schedule, identifying critical path steps, and allocating time effectively to meet deadlines. The Project Manager handles overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting, and controls while providing technical guidance and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. They also lead and develop the project team, ensuring the project meets or surpasses customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise Quality Managers, Office Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and Administrative Assistants
• Ensure proper staffing for projects
• Organize and conduct estimating hand-off meetings
• Plan and facilitate project kick-off meetings
• Ensure project planning meetings are conducted
• Oversee adherence to pre-planning processes
• Assist the project team in developing risk management strategies
• Analyze and draft subcontracts
• Create subcontractor bid tabs
• Initiate pre-qualification processes for potential subcontractors
• Collaborate with the Superintendent on all material, rental equipment, and forming system purchases
• Prepare and submit proposed changes to the Owner
• Lead weekly project meetings
• Prepare monthly billings for the Owner
• Manage proposed changes
• Monitor project progress and maintain the project schedule
• Expedite material deliveries
• Review monthly job cost reports and prepare forecasts
• Oversee the safety program
• Handle project closeout, including the preparation of warranties, as-built drawings, and maintenance manuals

Skills & Qualifications

• A degree in Construction Science or Engineering is preferred but not mandatory
• 5-10 years of experience in ground-up commercial construction, including retail, office, and industrial projects
• Familiarity with scheduling software such as Primavera and Procore is preferred
• Experience with technologies like digital plan rooms, BIM, or laser scanning is a plus
• Leadership experience in preconstruction phases of potential or negotiated projects