Project Manager

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Position Description

The complexity of this job is high with high attention to detail, organization and knowledge of all construction activities is essential. Some decisions are made from established well-known procedures, while others require the incumbent to determine their own practices and procedures.

REPORTING STRUCTURE AND KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Reporting to:
• Direct Reports:
• Key Internal Partners: Sales, Project Development, Estimating, Manufacturing and Engineering
• Key External Partners: Subcontractors, Customers

PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be a leader in SAFETY.
• Maintains relationships with a diverse range of clients, subcontractors, jurisdictional representatives, 3rd Party Inspectors, interdepartmental divisions, and any number of project stakeholders and influencers. The PM is expected to extend these relationships through professional communication and exceptional project delivery.
• Maintains positive relationships with current and past clients, as assigned.
• Responsible for coordinating and directing multi-disciplines and project information in a high intensity environment.
• Responsible for the overall quality and coordination of work performed, client interface, reputation, and reflection of the Unistress Team.
• Directs and coordinates activities in coordination with the Project Team that includes DOT representatives, contractor representatives, and Engineer of Record to ensure project information is shared and responded to in order to support the schedule and budget.
• Must be proficient in estimating, scheduling, specification and print analysis and demonstrate the ability to draft progress reports and process billing.
• Must be a leader in SAFETY.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION

• Be the guardian of the estimating process. Inform the client and design team of the cost ramifications incurred from changes in scope.
• Be a team contributor in value engineering.
• Ascertain what, if any, specifications and/or government requirements are to be met.
• Construct estimating, pre-construction and construction project schedule.
• Maintaining project security.

CONSTRUCTION

• Manages all document control of RFI's, submittals, change orders, correspondence, permits, drawings, specifications, and reports in a systematic and traceable manner.
• Stay abreast of all critical schedule activities and lead items as they change during the course of construction.
• Review short interval schedules with production leadership to assure they are being done.
• Accurately track project cost and budgets and elevate where changes may require change orders.
• Assure that all invoices are processed in a timely manner.

POST-CONSTRUCTION

• Close out and settle change order amounts on all subcontracts and POs in a timely manner.
• Procure final payment and retainage.
• Prepare a post job review of the estimating process as compared to actual performance.
• Review contents of archive material minimizing duplication.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required of the job holder based on business needs and at the request of UNISTRESS Corporation management.

We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace. UNISTRESS participates in the E-Verify Program and is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employee.

OUR LEGACY: In 1910, 16-year-old Basilio Petricca stepped off the boat from Italy onto New York's Ellis Island. In 1936, he dove head-first into the cutthroat Depression-era contracting industry and founded the first transit mixed concrete company in the Northeast. After Basilio's death, his son Basil built on his father's legacy and founded Unistress in 1968. Today, in its third generation of family leadership, Perri Petricca has built Unistress to become one of the largest precast companies in North America, all while upholding Basilio's and Basil's uncompromising values and work ethic.

OUR VISION: Unistress will be the Precast Partner of Choice in the Northeast by delivering unmatched value to our customers from planning through operation. Our focus: innovative solutions; exceptional service and the most efficient and responsive project delivery system.

OUR MISSION: Unistress provides precast/prestressed concrete structures to partners who value our ability to take on their most challenging projects; providing innovative solutions, helping them through design, construction and operation and delivering on our commitments. We have extraordinary people and state of the art facilities which we leverage across products and markets to achieve profitable growth.

OUR VALUES:

• Our success, and our reputation, is based on the quality of all our relationships always built on mutual respect.
• We always deliver on our promises and adhere to the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
• We support an extraordinary and diverse team of people who work hard, love a challenge and are determined to be the best.
• We protect the health and safety of our people and preserve the environment around us.
• We are engaged in our community, sharing the knowledge, creativity and commitment of our people to ensure a better quality of life for our neighbors.

Position Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCIES

• Possess solid knowledge of company policies, practices and benefits.
• Ability to effectively make sound decisions under tight deadlines.
• Ability to organize, plan, and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Good communication skills.
• Capacity to work in a team environment.
• Use of Microsoft Project to develop and maintain project schedules.
• Ability to evaluate project drawings to develop estimates.
• Ability to review specifications and educate team members on the project requirements.
• Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management or Engineering
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, MS Teams including Project Management, P6 and Viewpoint.
• Minimum of five years of construction/pre-cast management on complex commercial/industrial projects required.
• Must be able to read and interpret plans and specifications, contract documents, and have a good understanding of acceptable construction practice and standards.
• Day ravel is required within the New England, NY and NJ area.
• Some overnight travel may be required.

FOUNDATIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES

Builds trust and respect. Places a high value on collaboration. Is easy to approach and talk to; is empathic and a good listener; relates well to all people throughout the organization. Is viewed as a leader and a team player.

Communicates and acts with honesty and transparency, even in difficult situations. Shares information appropriately. Embraces f feedback and listens openly to it, and offers feedback in a constructive and positive manner.

Customer-focused. Is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations of customers to support our goal of being the best precast company. Builds relationships with employees, management and customers.

Action-oriented . Acts with a sense of urgency, and with the end result in mind. Prioritizes workload and projects, and eliminates roadblocks. Uses time effectively.

Takes personal accountability for areas of responsibility. Can be counted on to deliver results that are timely, and meet expectations for safety, quality and quantity.

Communication skills (oral and written). Ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of settings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Unistress Corp. does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law in all terms and conditions of employment. We respect and seek to empower everyone and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.