Full Job Description
What You'll Do:
Review, Select, and Manage Construction Projects. Review construction projects advertised for bid and select appropriate projects meeting VMC's objectives upon management's approval. Ensure that bid bonds are secured. Ensure that Good Faith Effort for Minority Goal Participation is undertaken if it is required by the contract. Perform plan quantity take-off and visit the site. Identify each trade that must be subcontracted. Determine the scope of work involved by each trade. Solicit at least three subcontractors per trade. Participate in monthly project status reviews and quarterly project forecasts.
Develop Bid Schedule. Prepare preliminary project bid schedule. Develop the bid schedule into the project schedule, which is updated monthly and shared with owner/ agency, superintendent, project staff, and subcontractors. Prepare the bid in a timely manner for the manager's review.
Prepare Contracts. Prepare subcontracts and purchase order agreements in coordination with the contract administrator. Schedule and attend the preconstruction conference. Prepare and facilitate all the required submittals. Prepare final contract closeout, including monitoring final payment quantities and retention billing.
Prepare Budgets. Prepare a cost budget for the construction superintendent and monitor job progress. Prepare, monitor, and update job cost information.
Prepare Progress Billings. Assist in preparing progress billings. Approve quantities for payment to subcontractors, suppliers, and all contract A/P.
Negotiate. Negotiate change order requests. Negotiate all claims and disputes along with the Operations Manager.
Champion Continuous Improvement. Stay abreast of professional and technical developments to maintain and improve the knowledge and skills needed for superior job performance and to improve operational efficiencies.
Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Skills You'll Need:
Education. Bachelor's degree or its equivalent with emphasis on the sciences is required. A degree in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred.
Experience. Two years experience estimating and managing projects with public works contracts related to paving, highway, and heavy construction is preferred.
Functional Knowledge. Must have the ability to read construction drawings and to perform two- and three-dimensional quantity take off. Knowledge of local, state and federal municipal public works specifications is preferred.
Math Skills. Must have knowledge of mathematical formulas and the ability to deal with dimensional analysis. Must be able to use Microsoft Excel.
Time Management Skills. Must have good organizational skills and the ability to handle multi-faceted, complex projects. Must be able to work well under pressure, be task oriented and self-motivated, requiring little supervision.
Interpersonal Skills. Must be able to form strong social relationships and effectively communicate with both internal and external audiences.
Financial Knowledge. Must have the ability to perform cost analysis. Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including job costing procedures is required. Knowledge of contract administration in the construction industry is preferred.
