Project Manager

Overview A project manager at FSG oversees the complete development of a project. Typically, a project manager is involved from the early stages of development until the project is completed. Depending on the project, travel to the jobsite may be required or the project superintendent will be our representative on the job site. A PM manages the total construction effort to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. He may supervise and coordinate various sub‑contractors to ensure the contracts are complied with and will supervise and coordinate FSG superintendents and glaziers. Overall Knowledge and Ability Understand the best practices of job set‑up and management, understand the timeliness of decision making. Understand the big picture behind schedule and inter‑relationship of specific scheduled activities. Understand architectural drawings, engineering documentation, shop drawings, and safety processes. Understand major forms of risk that FSG faces and must manage. Know the role of documentation, FSG processes, contract clauses, and insurance in relation to managing risks. Ability to take on new products and systems and know our capabilities. Ability to engage in or lead key FSG processes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Post‑Sale Design Development Coordinate on behalf of FSG in the post‑sale design development process, keeping the architect and contractor satisfied while at the same time enhancing the profitability of the project and decreasing/controlling risk. Contract Management Analyze all contract documents and propose additions and deletions to manage risk and make the job more profitable and easier to manage. Set‑Up Demonstrate a systematic commitment to all job set‑up practices, foster close collaboration and communication between all team members. Play an effective role in project development and revision. Determine necessary roles and responsibilities for a successful job, assess the assets of team members, make clear assignments of responsibility and consistently follow up. Engage in the comprehensive analysis and separation of the project into all required sub‑sections. Mock‑ups Design, develop and requisition mock‑ups as project demands. Shop Drawing / Submittal Process Review project‑specific requirements outlined in the specifications. Create shop drawings from estimating software based on plan design, interpretation and bid package. Creates submittal package from existing vendor files and compiled data. Value engineer based on factors affecting timing, cost, quality, erectability, and ease of assembly, fabrication and installation. Buy‑out and Vendor Management Handle the complete ordering process from vendors, including assembling RFPs, checking fabrication compatibilities, completing purchase orders, and overseeing all vendor shop‑drawing process. Monitor the progress of vendors throughout the process. Scheduling Create FSG baseline schedule in coordination with GC’s commitments. Manage schedule and update process, ensuring all required documentation happens and that the schedule is used as a management tool. Field Coordination Assume responsibility for material management to assure that materials are delivered to the site in a timely fashion, in the manner that the field staff requires, and of the quality that complies with the project‑specific quality control program. Accurately maintain field labor tracking processes. Document any change orders or back‑charges. Optimize opportunities and exhibit good salesmanship to close out change orders. Give constructive information versus a combative tone. Set up and oversee maintenance of field labor tracking. Ensure accurate field, shop, and vendor documentation throughout the project. Project Close‑Out Oversee a timely and fair punch‑list completion. Resolve all routine change orders and deliver all close‑out documents in a timely manner, leaving customers with a positive view of FSG. Management and People Skills Delegate and monitor work and provide constructive feedback. Take an active role in the development and mentoring of team members and provide timely and effective performance management or feedback where required or necessary. Review people working under you. Attend important meetings and communicate clearly with the GCs and architects, including selecting FSG personnel to bring along in support, and appropriately planning and rehearsing for said meeting. Have confidence and an ability to execute without significant oversight, while being willing and able to seek input from supervisors, peers, and company experts when needed. Make timely decisions and navigate obstacles. Build and manage a cohesive and effective team, understanding strengths and weaknesses of team members and using strengths to support weaknesses. Keep collaboration and communication consistent. Build strong relationships with customers and key vendors by earning their respect, while treating them as customers/partners and protecting FSG’s interests. Participate in safety meetings and training. Be knowledgeable of OSHA procedures. Personal Characteristics Possess all personal characteristics required for a PM. Be perceived as a leader who is trustworthy, a skilled problem‑solver, technically competent, a capable negotiator, and take responsibility for his/her own actions. Show yourself to be an effective leader and let yourself be recognized as such by team members and peers. Demonstrate financial savvy and ability to appreciate the big picture and the risk/reward balance of a situation. Show enthusiasm and be internally motivated. #J-18808-Ljbffr Full Service Glass, Inc.