Build and maintain relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
Develop and oversee project schedules and cost accounting.
Collaborate with Preconstruction Services on project specifics and proposals.
Negotiate agreements related to subcontractors and purchases.
Document and facilitate progress meetings with stakeholders.
Monitor budgets and compliance reporting weekly.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Supportive team culture fostering collaboration.
Flexible work environment.
Full Job Description
Position Overview:
Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor based in Central Florida, is seeking an experienced Project Manager with Commercial background for Marion County, FL.
Primary responsibilities:
Ability to successfully manage large scale projects and/or multiple projects simultaneously.
Build strong relationships with clients/owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. Ensure they will want to renew the construction experience with Wharton-Smith (Doer/Seller Model).
Maintain a positive image of the company with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and team members.
Set up and maintain project cost accounting.
Develop and maintain job schedule for the project.
Implement and manage project assignments for personnel.
Partner with Preconstruction Services regarding value engineering/constructability, soliciting bidders, estimating assistance, and generating proposals.
Develop a Schedule of Values and generate monthly payment applications.
Negotiate major subcontractor agreements and equipment/material purchase orders.
Assist with subcontractor and owner contract term modifications/riders.
Facilitate subcontractor and owner coordination/progress meeting and document meeting minutes.
Review and approve subcontractor pay applications and vendor invoices.
Track and evaluate subcontractor change management.
Monitor the submittal, shop drawing, and purchase order process to insure accurate and timely delivery of equipment and materials.
Manage execution of contracts, bonds, insurance certificates, contract compliance, and warranties.
Monitor budgets, schedules, cost reports and job progress and review with Superintendent on a weekly basis.
Visit jobsites on a regular basis to review effectiveness of site supervision, job progress, production planning boards, quality of work and safety on the job.
Manage change orders, extra work orders, disputed claims, with owner and owner's representatives to a successful conclusion.
Resolve major disputes with vendors and subcontractors.
Manage startup and commissioning of facility, where applicable.
Provide owner training to the end user and turn-over contract close-out deliverables.
Review and report project financial information, performance and any major conflicts to be resolved with Division Manager.
Qualifications:
MUST have experience with New Commercial Construction and/or K-12 experience.
MUST have experience running projects over $20 million.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree.
Experience in managing self-perform crews is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Developing leader and team player with five(5) plus years of experience in engineering, construction, or related field.
Proven success in the completion of multimillion-dollar projects.
Technical skills:
Computer-based CPM Scheduling Programs
Construction Management Software
Our recruiting process is centralized and is handled by our HR Department. If we are sent unsolicited resumes from recruiters, we will not pay any recruiting fees. Unsolicited resumes are any resumes sent to us by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our contract, and has not been requested by our HR Department to search for a specific position.
About Wharton-Smith Inc
Wharton-Smith Inc is a construction company that provides a range of services including general contracting, design-build, and construction management. The company specializes in the construction of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings, as well as water and wastewater treatment facilities. Wharton-Smith Inc was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Sanford, Florida.
