Commercial Construction Project Manager

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to work in the Commercial Division in the Palm Beach Gardens, FL area. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible to assist the project team with the overall performance of the project(s) from the estimating/pre-construction phase to successful completion including safety, owner satisfaction, cost, schedule, and quality control. Responsibilities Build strong relationships with client/owner, architect, and engineer. Ensure they will want to renew the construction experience with Wharton-Smith. Maintain a positive image of the company with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and team members. Partner with Preconstruction Services regarding value engineering/constructability, soliciting bidders, estimating assistance, and generating proposals. Set up and maintain project cost accounting. Develop and maintain the project schedule. Support the permitting, testing and inspection requirements of the project. Familiar with owner contract requirements and delivery methods. Negotiate subcontractor agreements and equipment/material purchase orders. Develop a Schedule of Values and generate monthly payment applications. Review and approve subcontractor pay applications and vendor invoices. Track and evaluate subcontractor change management. Facilitate subcontractor and owner coordination/progress meeting and document meeting minutes. Manage execution of contracts, bonds, insurance certificates, contract compliance, and warranties. Monitor the submittal, shop drawing, and purchase order process to insure accurate and timely delivery of equipment and materials. Monitor budgets, schedules, cost reports and job progress and review with the project team on a weekly basis. Visit jobsites on a regular basis to review job progress, production planning boards, quality of work and safety on the job. Manage change orders, extra work orders, disputed claims, with owner and owner’s representatives to a successful conclusion. Resolve major disputes with vendors and subcontractors. Manage startup and commissioning of facility, where applicable. Provide owner training to the end user and turn-over contract close-out deliverables. Review and report project financial information, performance, and any major conflicts to be resolved with Division Manager. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree. Computer-based CPM Scheduling Programs Construction Management Software Microsoft Office Products Qualifications Developing leader and team player with five plus years of experience in engineering, construction, or related field. Proven success in the completion of multimillion-dollar Public Sector projects. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc). #J-18808-Ljbffr