Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration
  • 3-10 years of construction management or engineering design experience
  • Previous experience leading municipality and utility projects is preferred
  • Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate all project management and administrative aspects from preconstruction to project closeout
  • Work with clients and design teams to create preliminary concept drawings and project budgets
  • Participate in proposal meetings to review project scope, cost-saving strategies, and contract negotiations
  • Oversee subcontractor selection and the buyout process for all trades and vendors
  • Identify opportunities to procure materials and equipment to benefit project costs and schedules
  • Develop and review subcontractor scopes, project schedules, and site logistics plans
  • Lead preconstruction meetings to address constructability and manpower challenges
  • Conduct regular on-site meetings once construction begins to track progress and resolve issues
  • Manage project performance against budget and prepare financial reports

Benefits

  • Traditional and Roth 401k
  • 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 100% paid parental leave
Full Job Description
A DAY IN THE LIFE
  • Lead and coordinate all managerial and administrative aspects of project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout
  • Work closely with clients and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings and project budget
  • Participate in the proposal meeting with clients to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, provide value engineering ideas, and negotiate contracts & fees
  • Oversee subcontractor selection and buyout process for all trades and vendors
  • Identify and investigate opportunities to procure material and/or specialty equipment directly when advantageous to project budget or schedule
  • Develop and review subcontractor scopes of work/contracts, project schedule, and site logistics plan
  • Lead preconstruction planning meetings with all designers, subcontractors and vendors aimed at solving potential constructability, sequencing, and/or manpower issues
  • Lead weekly/bi-weekly OAC meetings on-site once construction begins to review progress and address challenges directly with client
  • Track and manage project performance vs budget; prepare owner pay applications, cost status, and progress billing reports
  • Local travel to project sites within the Dallas is required


NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
  • BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration
  • 3-10 years' of construction management or engineering design experience
  • Previous experience leading municipality and utility projects is preferred
  • Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project


WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are pleased to provide our associates with a holistic compensation and benefits package which includes:
  • Traditional and Roth 401k
  • 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 100% paid parental leave


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