Job Description:

Description

Summary:

Project Manager I: Manages design/build, construction management or construct only projects from project assignment through completion. Accountable for all construction activities on assigned project(s).

Responsibilities/ Duties:

1. Assists project directors in responding to RFP's including the preparation of conceptual estimates, schedules and other proposal documents. Participates in client presentation if required.
2. Monitors the progress of design documents. Participates in design review meetings and provides input regarding constructability, as well as scope and cost changes.
3. Prepares detailed estimates, cost code input, and cost control systems.
4. Responsible for preparing bid packages and invitation to bid inquiries, receiving and analyzing bids, qualifying subcontractors, and awarding subcontracts and major purchase orders.
5. Works with director of construction and construction core personnel to establish job organization including superintendent and PCE requirements.
6. Plans, sequences, and schedules the project with input from the superintendent and subcontractors. Manages the project schedule, conducts job site meetings and prepares updated schedules.
7. Responsible for project cost control including updating of labor cost reports, summary cost reports and project status summaries.
8. Coordinates requirements of governing authorities for permits, inspections and final approval of the project with A/E.
9. Maintains submittal control, including scheduling, receiving, reviewing, approving and expediting submittals from suppliers and subcontractors to comply with progress schedule.
10. Manages client relations, including progress meetings, correspondence, periodic reports, change orders and response to client inquiries.
11. Prepares requisitions for payment and other required project invoicing. Maximizes project cash flow through invoicing and collections.
12. Prepares and secures owner acceptance of contract change orders. Issues modifications to subcontracts and purchase orders after owner acceptance and updates budget in summary cost report.
13. Manages payments to subcontractors and vendors, including reviewing and approving schedules of value, pay requisitions, invoices and required insurance coverage.
14. Manages subcontractor and supplier performance issues including documentation, default notices and replacement, if necessary.
15. Reviews and monitors project progress, quality and safety. Works with superintendent and makes corrections as required to comply with contract and company policy and procedures.
16. Assists in the development of construction personnel through mentoring and on-the-job training.
17. Effectively manages project close-out tasks and any warranty work.

Education/Experience:

Project Manager I: Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent plus three years minimum in construction management

Specific Knowledge, Skills, License, Certifications Etc.:

1. Expertise in managing resources, including budgets, schedules and materials in an environment of multiple, competing demands
2. Knowledge of estimating, construction methods, engineering, equipment and technology
3. Excellent understanding of safety procedures.
4. Excellent organizational, supervisory, communication, collaboration and analytical skills
5. Ability to travel per project requirements
6. Ability to understand and execute the company vision and values of Team, Excellence, Service and Trust

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.