Project Manager

Summary:

The Project Manager will be an integral part of the team acting as a single point of contact and holds responsibility for all aspects of installation projects, from inception to final close-out. The successful candidate will be able to work independently, as well as part of a team, and will be responsible for conducting their work in a professional, accurate, and timely manner. This individual is someone who wants to join a continuously growing organization and will work as part of a team in a unique and fun environment. Must be able to work independently with little direction and collaborate with other team members to accomplish short and long-term tasks in a time-sensitive manner.

Overview:

Founded in 1954, Bonitz, Inc. is an Employee-Owned Company operating as specialty trade commercial contractors servicing the construction industry. Bonitz designs and installs custom flooring, walls, ceilings, and cladding systems. We offer access, terrazzo and other specialty flooring as well as floor care. We are committed to providing best in class project consulting, project management, and craftsmanship while delivering superior service and practical solutions. Bonitz has divisions in SC, NC, GA, TN, VA, LA, and FL.


Position Essential Duties:

• Communicate at a high level with Bonitz team, Bonitz customers, vendors and any members of the project team
• Acts as single point of contact and holds responsibility for all aspects of installation projects, from inception to final close-out and invoicing.
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees all tasks, critical dates, client and third-party interface and relations, as well as performance quality and customer satisfaction.
• Manages General Contractor (GC) relationships, attends construction meetings, and coordinates with GC to maintain project schedule.
• Ability to plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of the specific project you are working on.
• Oversee field operations (manpower and installations) to guarantee the work is done per plans, project specifications, manufacturers standards, and completion schedule.
• Prepares and issues Installers work orders.
• Recognize and mitigate all potential safety concerns on all active jobsites.
• Manage all continuing education and training requirements such as job specific, industry specific, and safety specific.
• Meets and exceeds all safety requirements.
• Manages, evaluates and coordinates payment Tiered-Subcontractors Pay, Schedules and Contracts.
• Manages the completion of Punch-list and issuance of the warranty and maintenance files to the GC.
• Ensure the appropriate profitability of each project.
• Coordinate multiple installation crews and maintain job schedules.
• Verify quality of installation, work performance, and work order completion.

Job Responsibilities:

Pre-Construction

• Work with Project Consultant and Estimator to assess the suitability of various sites for contracting work.
• Lead the scope review for projects: vet the project by reviewing construction plans, reviewing safety/risks of projects, collecting labor rates, determining materials, and determining job timeline.
• Contract review - Understand expectations and understand the process of change orders, termination of contract, and contractual exclusions.
• Establishes and maintains schedule of multiple installation crews and projects.
• Communicate purchasing needs to Project Specialist and Warehouse and schedule deliveries with assistance of Project Specialist
• Negotiate with potential subcontractors to perform on projects - Schedule and Pay

Construction

• Manages General Contractor (GC) relationships, attends construction meetings, and coordinates with GC to maintain project schedule and ensures ongoing compliance with the construction contract.
• Manages all ongoing site visits to identify issues and ensure documentation of substrate condition, HVAC status, RH, PH, etc.
• Assist in the mobilization of jobs and the removal of materials on jobsites.
• Oversee field operations (manpower and installations) to guarantee the work is done per plans, project specifications and completion schedule.
• Manage installation methods and material usage to ensure jobs are installed per plans, specifications, and estimate sheets.
• Prepares and issues Installers work orders.
• Ensure the appropriate profitability of each project.
• Preform all required safety inspections
• Document and perform all change orders for your projects.
• Regularly meet with team members internally to update them on current status of project.

Post-Construction

• Manages the completion of Punch-list and issuance of the warranty and maintenance files to the General Contractor
• Analyze design, construction, and cost trends on completed projects to identify potential areas of improvement and savings and ensure integration into future pre-construction processes

Travel

• Travel to various project sites required. A monthly car allowance will be provided as a company benefit. As well as a company gas card.
• Potential overnight stays for projects may be required based on the travel distance and time spent on site.

Education/Experience and Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Associate degree or 2-5 years' experience in general contracting, construction management, or construction administration preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong creative and critical thinker. Self-Starter.
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Strong relevant computer skills, including proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Must be able to comply with the Sexual Harassment policy.
• Must be able to pass a background, drug, and motor vehicle check.

Safety Requirements:

• Safety Inspection(s) on all jobsite
• Lead Toolbox Talks with crews onsite.
• Ensure that all safety training and certifications are up to date or scheduled.
• Stay compliant with all Bonitz safety polices to ensure a safe and efficient workplace.
• Must be committed to working safely while accomplishing all tasks.
• Up to date knowledge of requirements for necessary equipment and training per job.

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