Construction Project Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Contractor Project Manager to join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of construction projects from inception to completion.

Estimated Start Date: ASAP 

About Us
In 1999, armed with an Electrical Engineering degree, 14 years of business experience with Hoechst
Celanse and a restless entrepreneurial spirit, Francisco Alvarado decided to embark on a new venture
and Marand Builders, Inc was established. Since the conception of Marand, our goal has been to
understand the individual needs of our customers and provide them with a customized solution. We
have built our reputation on reliability, attentiveness, and quality of execution. We succeed when we
have provided our clients with the best construction experience. We started in Charlotte, NC, but rapidly
expanded to cover the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US regions. We have 7 regional offices in
Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Our team of highly talented professionals has allowed us
to become a preferred vendor with many of our clients, exceeding 95% repeat business. Marand
specializes in serving the healthcare, financial services, commercial / administrative and light-industrial
industries.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• At least five years of experience in the commercial construction industry, overseeing all aspects of ground-up projects in healthcare, financial, and light industrial sectors.
• The ability to manage more than 2 projects at one time and have an ambitious approach to balancing workload in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Proficient in project reporting software, MS Office, and blueprint reading
• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and results-oriented approach
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to various job sites

Requirements

• Leadership: individual needs to have the ability to supervise and lead the team.
• Organization: individual should be able to schedule and supervise multi-tasking work of a multi-member team.
• Experience: individual should have required and proven knowledge in commercial building and construction and related sectors.
• Problem-Solving: individual should have and demonstrate good problem-solving skills.
• Communication: individual should possess and demonstrate excellent communication skills not only with team members, but also with the Project Management and the Customer.
• Computer Skills: individual needs to be computer literate and should have basic computer knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook software.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Proficient with technology
• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects/activities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Should have strong communication skills that allow him/her to interact comfortably with everyone from project owners to tradesmen.
• Must have a basic understanding of the construction process, including materials, equipment, and techniques.
• 3-5 years minimum of project management experience
• Travel is a requirement of this job. Travel can be up to 30%

Responsibilities

• Manages the project budget, writes contracts, approves invoices and updates the project schedule.
• Coordinates among subcontractors and helps to resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during the job.
• Organizes, processes, and distributes pertinent project documents.
• Creates the project schedule.
• Expedites documents and material/equipment deliveries to meet the project schedule.
• Maintains cost control data.
• Prepares Cost Reports
• Maintains mutually satisfying long-term relationships with customers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and employees.
• Develops short interval schedules for use at weekly coordination meetings
• Conducts implementation and tracking of LEED requirements.
• Administers the document control for shop drawings, Submittals, Subcontracts/Purchase Orders, insurance certificates/Bonds, R.F.I.’s, Plans and specifications, Warranties/as-builts and manuals, Notices to owner/Lien Releases, Construction Bulletins, Change Order Requests from the owner, back charges.
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals to verify compliance with contract documents.
• Completes subcontractor payment/vendor invoice processing.
• Attends project-related meetings and assists with the preparation and dissemination of minutes and attendee’s roster.
• Writes weekly report with notes from superintendent
• Manages close-out procedures and activities.
• Ensures that safety rules and regulations are being carried out at project site

Physical Demands:

• The individual typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties.
• The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. Generally, the job requires 70% sitting, 15% walking, and 15% standing.
• Frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle, or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 20 pounds.
• Please note that climbing stairs is a physical requirement. Some offices contain an elevator, but one must be able to use stairs for fire drills and emergencies

Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Individuals may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.