Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Role Summary

Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, and working nationally, Welty has served the construction needs of clients throughout Ohio for 80 years. Specializing in construction management, general contracting, design-build, and integrated project delivery.

Project Managers will collaboratively lead, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery using Lean construction principles. Our Project Managers act as the key, day to day client interface. They ensure that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets as well as the appropriate quality standards. Our Project Managers report to the Director of Construction

While this role is stationed out of our Fairlawn, OH HQ location, candidates are required to be out on assigned job sites in the NE Ohio region as needed, in addition to the potential out of state travel requirement of (10-20%). 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in motivating the Enclosure team and maintain a positive work environment.
• Leading the establishment of the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters
• Communicate with owners, architects and subcontractors related to project risk, timetables, cost/budgets, and change management.
• Planning for and the ongoing management of quality, safety, health and environment issues
• Project planning, including ensuring the production of the detailed project plan
• Assisting in leading and facilitating the overall cross-functional project team
• Monitoring and applying performance management techniques, including the use of Scorecard to improve project performance
• Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications
• Taking a leading role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s in - Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience
• 5-10+ years of experience as a Project Manager of commercial building projects valued at $30 million or larger
• Experience with complex facades on large-scale projects or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in Lean Construction processes and/or the ability to adapt to new methodologies
• A record of leading projects that finish safely, on time and on budget
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, ethics and compliance requirements
• The ability to lead and work in a collaborative environment
• Proficient in and construction software – Procore (preferred) and Microsoft Office a must
• Understanding of project level accounting
• Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to read and understand drawings, blueprints, specifications and contractual documents
• Conduct themselves professionally with Welty’s long-term client and contractor relationships
• Ability to leverage technology within a construction environment
• Must have preconstruction and/or estimating experience

DISCLAIMERS

This role description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent.

All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of Welty. Nothing in this role description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this role at any time. All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, and other laws and regulations, as appropriate.