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Project Manager ( Special Projects)

Carnegie Search

The ideal candidate will come from a General Contractor, Construction Manager, or specialty contractor and have experience managing NYC agency/public works projects for organizations such as SCA, NYCHA, DDC, DASNY, DEP, DCAS, DSNY, DOE, or similar public agencies.

  • Prepare, monitor, and control project budget, costs, and projections to ensure overall project profitability and accurate financial reporting.
  • Ensure procurement of required materials and requisition of necessary equipment and labor resources to efficiently and effectively complete construction projects.
  • Negotiate changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors. Market and secure additional work with client; responsible for the project change management process
  • Participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
  • Monitor/control construction process through direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate and identify all potential impacts to the project and implement corrective measures.
  • Ensure productivity of subcontractors, efficient use of materials & equipment, and overall schedule of the project.
  • Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A/E contacts, to facilitate construction activities
  • Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget
  • Represent company in project meetings, assist in labor negotiations/strategy meetings
  • Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with Client
  • May perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar from an accredited institution and 10 or more years of building construction experience
  • Five (5) or more years Project Management experience managing multiple construction projects
  • Experience/knowledge with Job Order Contracting (JOC), unit pricing, requirement pricing is a plus but can be taught
  • Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities
  • Knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting principles
  • Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
  • MS Office applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint). Knowledge of industry software (Procure, Bluebeam, Primavera, Estimating Software)
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Excellent written and verbal skills

Vacancy posted 15 days ago
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