Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION GENERAL DECSRIPTION : The Project Manager leads the construction project and is charged with the duties of organizing, planning, purchasing, and scheduling the "start-up through completion" of all construction activities. In the delivery of the project, the Project Manager carefully orchestrates the intended outcome that balances owner contract, budget, time, and costs limitations. He/she acts as the "HUB" of activities reaching out to the Owner, Owner's representative, subcontractors, material suppliers and trades unions involved in the construction process. The Project Manager provides a creative approach toward project execution by continually evaluating means, methods, processes, and procedures.

POSITION CHARACTERISTICS : An energetic, forward thinking, creative individual with high ethical standards, appropriate professional image, sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong management focus. An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and retains good communication skills. This position requires a versatile individual who is results-oriented, able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, well-organized and self-directed. A good educator who is trustworthy, willing to share information, serve as a mentor and who is a team player.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Project Administration:

• Review and provide input to the development and terms of the Prime Contract.
• Review and analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documents.
• Provide written, graphic, and verbal communication of issues and coordination of activities.
• Provide accurate and up-to-date document control.
• Create, manage, and communicate all contract documentation, including but not limited to, RFI's, Submittals, Change Orders, etc.

Project Management:

• Establish and maintain working relationships and communication with the project team.
• Review and refine the project estimate and summaries of work.
• Perform subcontractor, vendor, and material buyout.
• Prepare subcontract agreements and material purchase orders.
• Establish project logistics.
• Create and maintain project schedule.
• Monitor the project job costs and manage all financial aspects of the project.
• Provide precise planning, communication, and monitoring of the project.
• Monitor and administer project changes.

Project Close-Out:

• Provide a thorough and aggressive completion of the punch-list.
• Create and maintain accurate record as-built drawings.
• Provide the customer an Operation & Maintenance Manual including all warranty documents.
• Assist with additional projects, duties, and tasks as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

Knowledge Required: Thorough knowledge of the construction industry with familiarity of building codes, laws and regulations. Understanding financial practices and accounting policies. Understanding computer related programs.

Experience Required: At least ten (10) years of managing projects within the construction industry. Must have experience with multi-family projects.

Skills/Abilities: Shows the ability to have strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to coordinate, manage, and direct others.