Construction Project Manager

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• Plan all phases of the construction lifecycle, from initiation to completion.
• Order necessary supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Work with superintendents and foremen to plan, organize, and direct activities related to projects.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of company policy and contract specifications. Confer with supervisors and foremen to discuss work procedures, complaints, and construction issues.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, electricians, and other workers on the same project.
• Select subcontractors and delegate their responsibilities.
• Report project progress and budget to the client.
• Explain contract and technical matters clearly to others.
• Use scheduling software to update schedules, track progress, and document project milestones.
• Prepare bids and create schedules.
• Prepare budget and cost estimates.
• Provide directions for planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with owners and other contacts to facilitate project activities.
• Proactively identify and build relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
• Monitor and control the project through administrative direction of on-site foremen to ensure completion on schedule and within budget.
• Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Represent the company in project meetings and attend strategy meetings.
• Work with internal staff to manage the financial aspects of contracts, protecting the company’s interests while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients.
• Formulate reports on areas such as work progress, costs, and scheduling.
• Supervise the project superintendent, assistant project manager, project engineer, and administrative assistant (if required). Conduct performance appraisals for all direct reports.
• Provide leadership to foster an environment of inclusion and diversity.
• Promote a culture of safety on the project site.

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, related discipline, or relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of construction experience required; experience working for a general contractor on large-scale construction projects is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Procore and MS Project.
• Must possess advanced knowledge and application of construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering/construction principles, techniques, materials, applications and practices.
• Strong understanding of the strategic, operational, and financial components of a construction project, particularly for ground-up construction, and public works.
• Ability to make timely and effective decisions.
• Experience managing projects successfully from start to finish, with a proven track record in ground-up construction, public sector projects, and tenant improvement projects.
• Skilled in developing and negotiating relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders in public work and design-build environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• High level of drive and productivity.
• Strong work ethic, leadership abilities, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Background check required.

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, related discipline, or relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of experience leading, managing, and building teams.
• Capable of managing projects valued between $10 - $15 million in size, with direct experience in ground-up construction, public work, and design-build projects.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects and navigate the unique challenges of public-sector construction.

• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop,…