PROJECT MANAGER

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PROJECT MANAGER

Winston-Salem, NC, US 29 days ago Requisition ID: 1019 Summary: Provide overall management direction for existing projects and develop new business opportunities relative to a particular client, group of clients, geographical area or type of project. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Plan, organize and staff key field positions with assistance/input from Senior Project Managers and upper management Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of company policy Initiate and maintain liaison with client and subcontractors to facilitate construction activities Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures Represent company in project meetings; assist in strategy meetings, etc. Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with client Supervise the work of the Superintendent and crew as well as the operations administrative staff Comprehends, teaches and implements Blum Best Practices Regularly reviews the site with the Superintendents for compliance to the project safety plan, stressing a zero tolerance for unsafe work practices and addresses any issues that arise immediately Participates in the Blum Strategic Plan Leads by example: Productive hours on the job Regularly participates in personal training and education Is punctual, honest and responsible when dealing with customer, partner and Blum employee issues Initiate challenges to the superintendents, foremen, crew members and the operations administrative staff to be: More productive Thoroughly trained Safety conscious of self and others Be a team member Qualification Requirements Requires a four year engineering degree or equivalent combination of experience and training/experience plus (five or more years) experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance management required Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performanceThorough knowledge of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities vital; superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential Advance understanding of cost accounting, construction technology and working knowledge of Excel and Word Excellent communication, organization and supervisory skills essential, as well as the ability to motivate work force Physical Demands: Regularly required to sit or stand and walk for extended periods of time with the occasional ability to stoop or kneel Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Vision abilities for this position include close vision as well as distance vision Position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel. Position may require evening and weekend hours, as well as the occasional overnight trip Ability to repetitiously use hands and fingers to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Frank L Blum Construction Co