Project Manager - Federal

Cerris Builders

$85K — $102K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a supervisory role.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment and foster collaboration.
  • Strong knowledge of construction practices and accounting principles relevant to the field.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
  • Skilled in reading and interpreting construction documents.
  • Capability to engage in project presentations and discussions.

Responsibilities

  • Directs project staff to ensure completion aligns with contract documents and schedules.
  • Coordinates timely communication with stakeholders, including owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Manages all project documentation, including budgets, schedules, and reports.
  • Negotiates procurement agreements for various project scopes.
  • Collaborates with the Superintendent to oversee subcontractor performance.
  • Leads project meetings and establishes a comprehensive project schedule.
  • Conducts financial reviews and maintains project budget forecasts.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Comprehensive health benefits package including medical and dental.
  • Support for work-life balance, including possible flexible work hours.
  • Access to a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Full Job Description
Nature of Work

Provides overall management for complex project(s) or assists senior management on complex project(s); manages a field staff, contract documents, subcontractor performance, vendor compliance, budgets, costs, safety, profitability, and statutory and legal compliance; maintains constructive relationships and communicate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, inspectors, community officials and company staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Directs project staff to ensure projects are completed per contract documents and schedule.
  • Coordinates and communicates with owners, vendors, crews, subcontractors, architects, and suppliers to facilitate timely project completion.
  • Has accountability for all project management documentation that may include schedules, material purchases, cost management, progress charts, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, jobsite controls, tracking reports, etc.
  • Negotiates procurement of all scopes of work and draft subcontract and purchase order agreements.
  • Manages and directs subcontractor activities alongside Superintendent to ensure expectations of contract documents are met.
  • Responsible for the establishment and coordination of overall project schedule alongside Superintendent.
  • Responsible for managing cost control and forecasting of project labor, material, subcontractors, and equipment.
  • Prepares, manages, and negotiates both subcontractor and owner change orders.
  • Organizes, participates, and leads various project meetings.
  • Assists project team in providing a safe work environment, as well as complying with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.


In addition to the above responsibilities, this position will be responsible for the following:

  • Performs detailed financial review and analysis of project budgets and prepares monthly projections as a part of project review and business planning processes.
  • Conducts pre-construction reviews including design, estimate review and contract documents. Develops purchasing strategies and schedules.
  • Visits project sites to monitor progress, maintains relationships, and verifies quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintains client relationships and assists in development of new business.


Qualifications

  • Ability to engage and drive projects from preconstruction through completion.
  • Ability to lead, collaborate with, and function well within a team-oriented environment.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents.
  • Knowledge of general construction practices and principles.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles as it relates to construction.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Proficiency in project management, accounting, and scheduling software.
  • Experience with supervising or managing direct reports is strongly preferred, but not required.
  • Ability to prepare and present presentations related to overall construction progress.
  • Ability to travel to various jobsites to meet project demands preferred.


Education

  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college/university or equivalent experience.


Experience

  • 8 years or more of related work experience preferred.
  • Will have supervisory responsibilities.


Physical Demands and Working Environment

  • Physical demands for this position are moderate. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be walking, standing, bending or carrying of items (25-50 pounds) such as plan documents, papers, books, parts, etc. There may be times of physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, climbing or similar activities. The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity. Requires a good ability to see, hear, and speak.
  • Standard project site environment may include machinery, parts and chemicals; may require protective gear.


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