Construction Project Manager

TMG's Project Manager I is a person who is responsible for cradle-to-grave aspects of construction projects for the life-cycle of projects that he or she is tasked with managing (typically commercial and/or institutional construction projects) that are typically valued at $2m or less in contract value. The position includes an understanding of process management and the ability and agility to perform work that is contracted through a variety of delivery methods that include: indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ), Lump-Sum Contracting, and fast-track contracts.

The Project Manager I accomplishes work primarily by means of subcontractors; however, the Project Manager I has the capability of managing self-performed construction activities that benefit the project.

• Manages the construction workflow process starting in the project origination phase, to include: estimating, negotiation, contracting, buyout, construction administration, financial management, and closeout
• Meets with Owners, Design Professionals, and other stakeholders to determine project requirements, manage client satisfaction, and take immediate action to respond to problems and concerns
• Acquires and manages all building permits and other regulatory prerequisites (when required)
• Visit project work sites to assure safety, quality, cleanliness, and to manage the overall contracted scope of work
• Prepares, negotiates, and manages cost estimates and proposals related to the change management process (and the entire project based on size, complexity, and time available)
• Creates and develops critical path project schedules to establish a baseline schedule that includes buy-in by all relevant stakeholders using either Primavera P6 or MS Project scheduling software
• Drives project performance to include updating project schedules and the ongoing identification of impacts caused by changes to the critical path to justify time extensions when needed
• In cooperation with the Project Superintendent, manages the development and communication of look-ahead schedules
• Implement strategies to subcontract or self-perform the various aspects of a project to achieve the project's objectives of price, schedule, and quality
• Negotiates contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders to assure that all project goals are being addressed
• Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions
• Take a lead role in conducting and documenting project progress meetings
• Determines and implements the appropriate level of project control (i.e., submittal logs, change order logs, etc.)
• Manages project costs to ensure budgets are maintained. Documents and manages changes in the work to ensure the interests of all stakeholders in the project are reasonably met
• Creates and follows up on monthly requisitions to the Owner and manages all vendor payments to ensure all financial obligations for all stakeholders are met in a timely and consistent manner with contract terms
• Ensures that all aspects of the project are compliant with all contract terms and legal requirements that govern the project and the community in which the project(s) takes place
• Administers client-specific programs, such as CQC, Safety, Environmental Stewardship, etc.
• Provides timely and cordial interaction with supporting work groups, such as Accounting, HR, IC, etc.
• Documents substantial completion; manages the project closeout process to ensure timely completion
• Participates in industry networking functions
• Seeks out and regularly participates in learning opportunities and professional development

• Has a passion for construction, a desire, and a natural instinct to build
• Has a working knowledge of the cost of goods and services; has the ability to estimate, solicit, evaluate, and manage the price, schedule, and quality objectives of individual projects
• Has the ability to create, update, and manage CPM schedules, including documenting, managing, and mitigating time impacts
• Has an understanding of project cost control and change order management
• Has an understanding of means and methods of construction associated with the construction and/or renovation of commercial and institutional buildings and/or sitework related thereto that he or she is tasked with managing

• Is detail-oriented, recognizes and provides for all important facts and issues
• Has the ability to prioritize work to meet established deadlines
• Leverages the use of technology as a means to keep track of information and deadlines
• Is organized and produces a paper trail that can be easily understood by third parties

• Has strong math and analytical skills
• Has strong problem-solving skills that involve a bias to work within established systems and the ability to seek guidance when the established system is ineffective and/or inappropriate for the task at hand
• Has a natural curiosity about technical, physical, and spatial matters

• Works to meet deadlines and is…