Project Manager

Position Summary


Under general direction from the COO and/or Program Manager, the Project Manager provides management oversight for all phases of a construction project, including project planning, scheduling, task management, coordinating material and equipment, and ensuring that drawings and specifications are being followed and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.

Principal Accountabilities - This position requires daily, weekly and monthly responsibilities that must be completed in a timely manner.

• Develops cost-effective plans and schedules for completion of projects following a logical pattern for utilization of resources.
• Selects and coordinates work of subcontractors on various phases of the projects.
• Oversees performance of all trade contractors and reviews all architectural and engineering drawings to ensure that all specifications and regulations are being followed.
• Supervises technicians, reviews their reports and approves timesheets.
• Adheres to the safety program and ensures safety violations are addressed.
• Tracks and controls construction schedule and all associated costs to achieve completion of projects within time frames and budget allowed. Tracks progress and all necessary modifications to the plans.
• Interprets regulations and communicates with others; must read detailed blueprints and establish and maintain effective working relationship with other city employees, commissions and boards, state and local government agencies, contractors, builders and the general public using in-depth knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
• Coaches and directs staff in operational activities to ensure compliance with company goals, objectives and budget.
• Reviews department procedures, staffing and equipment for maximum efficiency while controlling costs.

Education, Experience, and Job Requirements - This position requires at least the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in construction management or construction science or the equivalent years of experiences.
• Experience in Telecommunications and/or Electrical field is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license or can obtain one prior to employment.
• Must be physically capable of moving about on substructure work sites and under adverse field conditions.
• Must poses skills to operate the following programs and/or tools: word processing, spreadsheet, database and computer aided design software, standard drafting tools; surveying equipment, including level and electronic distance measuring devices.
• Must have excellent mathematical, organizational and detail orientated abilities. Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be able to work with others to resolve issues and maintain composure in an environment of changing priorities.
• Must have strong project management principles, interpersonal skills, ability to present ideas in a business and user-friendly language.
• Must have excellent team experiences, working in a team orientated, collaborative environment.
• Must also have exceptional customer service orientation and ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Typical Physical and Mental Demands -


The position may require long hours, handle conflicts, and make decisions under pressure and in inclement weather situations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must stand, walk, use hands and fingers to, handle, feel or operate tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must climb a ladder while lifting up to 50 pounds, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear and smell. The employee must have specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.


Physical Requirements & Working Conditions - The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activities:

Amount of Time


None


Under 1/3


1/3 to 2/3


Over 2/3


Stand

X


Walk

X


Sit

X

Use hands and fingers, handle, or feel

X


Reach with hands and arms

X


Climb or balance

X


Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

X


Talk

X


Hear

X


Taste


X

Smell

X

Work Environment

Amount of Time


None


Under 1/3


1/3 to 2/3


Over 2/3


Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

X

Work near moving mechanical parts

X

Work in high, precarious places

X


Fumes or airborne particles

X

Toxic or caustic chemicals

X

Outdoor weather conditions

X


Extreme cold (non-weather)

X


Extreme heat (non-weather)

X


Electricity

X


Work with explosives


X

Radiation


X

Vibration

X

Weight and Force Demands:

Amount of Time


None


Under 1/3


1/3 to 2/3


Over 2/3


Up to 10 pounds

X


Up to 25 pounds

X


Up to 50 pounds

X


Up to 75 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

Over 100 pounds

X

Mental Functions

Amount of Time


None


Under 1/3


1/3 to 2/3


Over 2/3


Compare

X


Analyze

X


Communicate

X


Copy

X


Coordinate

X

Instruct

X

Compute

X

Synthesize

X


Evaluate

X

Interpersonal Skills

X


Compile

X

Vision Demands:

Required


No special vision requirements

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)


YES


Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)


YES


Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)


YES


Peripheral vision


YES


Depth Perception


YES


Ability to Focus


YES

Noise Level

Required


Very quiet


YES


Quiet


YES


Moderate


YES


Loud


YES


Very loud


YES