Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, or relevant experience
5-10 years of construction management experience across various building types
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Practical problem-solving abilities with strong numeracy and financial management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project
Responsibilities
Manage client and project team to deliver on project goals
Act as liaison for clients, aiding project-related decision-making
Plan and direct project management functions from preconstruction to closeout
Oversee preconstruction activities such as team building and budget management
Manage contractor execution during construction, ensuring budget and schedule adherence
Handle project closeout processes to ensure all specifications are met
Produce cost and status reports reflecting client objectives
Benefits
Engagement with business development and staff development opportunities
Mentoring potential for project support staff
Collaborative work environment focused on team performance
Opportunities to identify and implement value-add strategies for clients
Direct involvement in diverse project phases, enhancing professional experience
Full Job Description
Title: Project Manager
Reporting to: Office Director
Overview of Role
The Project Manager will maintain a primary focus on practice related services (management of the delivery of all project management related services) and a secondary focus on internal business operations (active engagement with business development, financial management, and staff development matters). Has significant independent responsibility for assignments including entire projects, or a portion of a project as determined by the project lead of office manager. The Project Manager should have the ability to identify opportunities within a project that will add value and help successfully accomplish the client's desired project outcome.
Essential Functions
Responsible for the management of the Client and project team. Delivers projects that meets the Clients project goals and outcomes.
Serve as liaison with clients, assist clients with all project-related decisions
Plan, organize, and direct the project management functions through all phases of a project - Preconstruction - Closeout:
Preconstruction - Building the A&E team, design management, schedule management, constructability review, budget development and cost control, contract administration, construction bidding and planning, and permitting strategy and process.
Construction - management of the contractor from buyout, procurement, risk management, quality assurance, safety, and overall project execution. Maintain budget and schedule control.
Closeout - manage the closeout process of the project that meets the project specifications
Maintains and produces cost and status reports that meets the Clients objectives
May manage and mentor an internal team of project support (Project Engineers and Administrators) or work independently.
Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication.
Contributes to and understands the clients desired project outcomes, identifies opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes.
Adds to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence.
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, related field, or relevant experience.
5-10 years' experience in a variety of building types and construction management through all phases of construction.
Excellent communicator both verbally and write, practical and logical qualities; good problem-solving skills, strong numeracy, and financial management skills; ability to write clear and precise reports and relate complex information to a diverse range of people; able to inspire and manage diverse teams. Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs including Microsoft Project.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Often work in an Indoor office environment. Equipment used includes computers and standard office machines. Essential physical tasks include: the ability to work on a computer and the ability to answer and speak on a telephone.
May work on site location to include ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary motion and ability to lift 50lbs.
May also require:
- Sitting
- Standing for long periods of time
- Walking, carrying, pushing, stooping, crouching, and pulling
