Project Manager - Construction

Job Description

Job Description

North Branch Construction is one of the state’s largest commercial and residential contractors and has been in business for more than 60 years. The company has grown into a full service, award-winning Construction Manager, Design-Builder, and General Contractor serving New Hampshire and its bordering states.

North Branch Construction firmly believes that the key to a successful project is teamwork and communication. Quality people make this happen. Our workforce’s availability and experience results in faster project completion, higher quality, and lower cost for our clients. By consistently maintaining high standards at all levels, we deliver lasting value and top-notch craftsmanship as evidenced by our projects.

Project Manager: Our Project Managers are responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and maintaining budget and schedule for our commercial construction projects. Project Managers work as a team with our Project Superintendents to successfully execute NBC projects.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• During the pre-construction phase, attend all design meetings, continuously evaluate the materials and products being proposed for constructability. Oversee the preparation of estimates for the conceptual, schematics, and design development stages.
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Determine and request labor requirements.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress and cost tracking.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction means and methods.
• Confer with Project Superintendent, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Assist the Business Development team by following up with leads and developing new business contacts.

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in commercial construction.
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities is vital.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Possess solid data-entry, organization, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including email, Internet, Microsoft Suite, ERP Systems, AIA Documentation.

Education:

• 10+ years of extensive experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management required.
• Experience in the New England area a plus.
• Construction management or engineering degree preferred.

We offer a competitive wage structure based on experience and a robust benefits package, including health/dental insurance, paid time off, holidays, 401K plan, tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities.

North Branch Construction is a proud equal opportunity employer. Please respond with a current resume, cover letter, desired salary range and availability.

Job Type: Full-time.

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development assistance.
• Referral program.
• Retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vision insurance.

Experience:

• Commercial Construction Project Management: 10 years (Required).

Work Location: In person.