Project Manager

Overview Are you looking for a career opportunity that offers both variety and a fast pace with room for growth? Are you looking for a fun and welcoming workplace where your coworkers become like a second family? Wimmer Communities' open Project Manager position may be the perfect fit for you. As a recipient of the Top Workplaces Award since 2016, we have proven ourselves to be one of the best places to work in Southeastern Wisconsin. We are a family business that understands the importance of work-life balance, so if you need a flexible schedule, let us know! Employment Type: Full-time, Monday–Friday Responsibilities The Project Manager's primary duties include procurement of contractors to complete various capital improvement projects for a portfolio of properties. Attend meetings to identify, implement, and complete short- and long-term capital improvement and preventative maintenance programs. Prepare contracts for any third-party work and implement maintenance initiatives that improve effectiveness and profitability. Essential Duties and Responsibilities (listed duties include): Development of the "Scope of Work" and bidding out assigned capital improvement projects. Complete "Authorization to Proceed" forms and obtain the necessary approvals. Provide updates for the "Program of Work" monthly. Draft "Scope of Work" for subcontractor or review and refine scope (prepared by others). Management of contractors and vendors to complete project work. Prepare schedules of all subcontractor's work as well as time durations for review and approval. Meet as necessary with subcontractors to discuss quality or time issues individually as directed by the V.P. of Facilities. Manage project documents internally and through SharePoint for external access if necessary. Attend or conduct site visit walkthroughs with clients and subcontractors. Review project costs – approve monthly subcontractor partial and final payments. Promptly review scope and cost revisions. Prepare change orders and gain necessary approvals. Participate in and lead job start up and close out meetings. Participate in and lead improvement efforts. Schedule material deliveries. Coordinate equipment rentals as requested. Coordinate returning goods back to vendors. Take photos of completed jobs. Perform all other duties and special projects as requested by the V.P. of Facilities. Qualifications B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field. Minimum of five years of applicable experience. Requirement for degree may be waived with the appropriate type and amount of experience at the discretion of the hiring official. Benefits A highly competitive base wage Generous PTO that starts accruing day one Paid holidays Use of any Wimmer property amenities (Pool, Fitness Center & Community Room) Fun Company outings including an annual golf outing, Brewers games, Milwaukee River boat cruise, and annual holiday party Charity campaigns such as Milwaukee Rescue Mission - Toys for Tots, Hunger Task Force - Food Drive, Habitat for Humanity, Community Projects for Seniors - Paper Goods Drive Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account Employer-Paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance 401K Plan with a Company Match Discounted rent at our apartment communities A company culture second to none #J-18808-Ljbffr Wimmer Communities