Project Manager (San Marcos)

Would you like to be part of a family who loves to take on exciting challenges? Metromont LLC has been one of the leaders in the construction industry for nearly a century and is currently accepting resumes to be part of our dynamic team!

Metromont was founded in 1925 on the principles of faith, honor, and passion, and almost 100 years later, those values are still the foundation of who we are and everything we do. A third-generation company with nearly 1,500 associates across six manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, and Texas, Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete. Most of all, we’re a trusted partner, working side-by-side with our customers from the earliest stages of project design through turnover of the completed structure. In addition to the production of precast concrete, Metromont provides our customers with complementary design and engineering, hauling, erection, and field services to support their full construction needs. Across the eastern seaboard, the southeast, and even as far west as Arizona, our customers rely on us to provide innovative precast solutions and the best quality for their parking structures, data centers, multifamily housing, office buildings, warehouses, schools, and stadiums. And we do, because a trusted partner is who we are – and who we’ve been for nearly a century.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Project Manager coordinates engineering, drafting, production and subcontractor activities to satisfy Metromont’s contractual scope of work. Manages project budgets and Metromont’s relationship with the customer during construction and close out.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To coordinate Metromont’s engineering, drafting, production, and subcontract activities which will result in the achievement of the Company’s objectives and goals in the following key result areas:
  • Serve as the “team” leader to ensure the delivery of a quality project from a design, product, and overall experience perspective to Metromont’s customers.
  • Management of Metromont’s outstanding accounts receivable to minimize the number of days sales outstanding both with and without retainage.
  • Adherence of Metromont personnel and subcontractors to Metromont’s field safety programs and adherence to site safety requirements.
  • Retain ownership for each project assigned from project start through acceptance and final payment.
• This position has direct responsibility for:
  • Organize the turnover meeting for each project assigned.
  • Develop and maintain Metromont’s internal project schedule (tracking both internal Metromont personnel and outside consultant adherence) and coordinate the activities of Metromont’s project team to assure that Metromont’s schedule meets the overall project schedule.
  • Review of submittal drawings for constructability issues and compliance with Metromont standards.
  • Review contracts and provide input with regards to Terms and Conditions and Scope of Work to Contracts Administrator.
  • Coordinate with the erector the submittal of the stability plan; setup stability review meeting within the required time frame prior to erection.
  • Setup and conduct the internal pre-erection meeting at least two weeks prior to erection start.
  • All required project submittals (mix designs, FAA determination, brick, samples, caulk, etc)
  • Manage project scope versus contract requirements and Metromont’s project estimate.
  • Coordination and management of change orders on assigned projects.
  • Facilitate resolution of problems related to the project.
  • Coordinate all information and correspondence with respect to project design, schedule, scope, production, erection, field finishing, etc., between external members of the project team and Metromont’s members of the project team.
  • Assure that all members of Metromont’s project team are of the same understanding with respect to project expectations for scope, schedule, quality, etc.
  • Maintain project documentation in accordance with Metromont’s standards.
  • Attend regularly scheduled project job site meetings as required by contract or the customer.
  • Attend regularly scheduled design coordination meetings as required by contractor the customer.
  • Develop, along with the Accounts Receivable Technician, the project’s schedule of values.
  • Manage Metromont’s billing process and the outstanding accounts receivable for projects assigned.
  • Coordinate project close out documentation and billing of final retainage.
  • Assure the timely selection of subcontractors.
  • Assure Metromont’s field subcontractors adhere to Metromont’s standard field safety program, OSHA safety requirements, as well as any special safety requirements stipulated either by contract or the customer.
  • Provide feedback both on an ongoing basis and upon project completion to Metromont’s project team with respect to the quality of the product, field services, and customer experience with Metromont.
  • Weekly site visits on all projects, where applicable.
  • Document progression of work/issues with photos.
  • Provide weekly updates on erection tracking log to project team.
  • Monitor project budgets; communicate manufacturing budget changes to appropriate department.
  • Provide supervision and oversight to Metromont’s Field Superintendent.
  • Manage the sample approval process.
• Own and monitor project punch list completion.
• Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

• Works with minimal direct supervision
• In collaboration with the Field Superintendent, Haul Manager, Erector, General Contractor, and other members of the project team, implements decisions related to the performance of Metromont’s scope of work for the project
• Reports to the Director of Project Management

CHARACTERISTICS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Change agent with demonstrated capability for managing multi organizational and multi-functional teams
• Above-average ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proactive and forward thinking with a focus on achieving and delivering results
• Understands the balance required between knowing project details and becoming immersed in them
• Assertive and demonstrates a sense of urgency for resolving issues and accomplishing objectives
• Comfortable with confrontation and conflict
• Responds well to changing deadlines and priorities
• Strong personal organizational skills
• Capable of working independently
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Understands the balance of maintaining relationships while achieving results
• Obtains respect of others by performance and consistently demonstrating leadership, personal responsibility and accomplishment
• Able to interact effectively with customers, senior management and executives both internally and externally
• Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
• Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors

EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY

• College degree in engineering or construction management
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction industry with specific experience in contracting or general contracting

WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday
• 8 am – 5 pm
• Maintains regular office hours with travel to project sites and customer offices on an as needed basis
• Hours vary depending on project needs and issues

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• High-visibility vest

• Steel-toed shoes

• Hearing protection

PPE only requir]]>