Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Reeder General Contractors, Inc.

Department: Operations
Job Family: Manage
Reports to: Senior Project Manager | Project Executive
Job Type: Full-time

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management or related degree
• 5-8 years of experience in construction project management with proven leadership experience managing teams.
• Thorough understanding of construction processes, contracts, and project financials.
• Experience leading projects up to $20 million.
• Leadership, mentorship & team-building skills.
• Strong decision-making and risk management capabilities.
• Strategic thinking and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Detail oriented and strong communications skills.
• Expertise in project planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Advanced knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in resolving complex project challenges and conflicts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Strong negotiation skills for managing contracts and subcontractor agreements.
• Experience developing strong relationships with the Owner, Architects, and Subcontractors.
  

Job Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and successful delivery of construction projects while maintaining budget, schedule, and quality expectations. This role manages all aspects of the project lifecycle, including developing project plans, overseeing subcontractor performance, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Key responsibilities include budget and schedule management, stakeholder communication, and resolving complex project challenges. The Project Manager collaborates closely with clients, design teams, and field staff, ensuring all project objectives are met while fostering a positive and productive team environment.

Training and Certifications:

• OSHA 30
• CPR/First Aid
• Procore - Project Management
• Outbuild - Scheduling
• Plan Swift - Estimating
• MS Excel
• REEDER Daily Log Software
• Drone Pilot Training Available
• Dale Carnegie Leadership Training

*** Expected to be ongoing training during employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

Preconstruction and Estimating

Overview of Preconstruction & Estimating Responsibility

A Project Managers responsibilities for Preconstruction and Estimating involve collaborating with the estimating team to develop accurate project budgets, schedules, and scopes during the development of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). They review cost estimates, identify potential risks, and suggest value engineering options to optimize project costs and efficiency. The Project Manager also coordinates with designers, engineers, and other stakeholders to finalize project details, ensuring that preconstruction plans align with scope requirements and set clear guidelines for the construction phase.

Preconstruction & Estimating Tasks

• Attend Pre-Bid Meetings
• Perform take offs
• Assist and organize scopes of incoming subcontractor proposals on bid day.
• Assist in preparing Bid Scope sheets
• Assist in creation of Site Logistics, Phasing Plans, and conducting site audits
• Assist in reviewing contract documents for constructability review
• Coordinate Value Engineering Efforts Identify and implement cost-saving measures while maintaining project quality.

Subcontracts & Buy Out

Overview of Subcontracts and Buy Out Responsibility

Fully negotiates pricing without scope holes prior to execution of subcontract. Initiates the "Subcontract Document Checklist" and coordinates with Document Controls to draft the contract. Reviews final contract drafts and Updates MCC and Foundation. Coordinate project team and take full responsibility for review, negotiation and execution of all subcontracts.

Subcontracts & Buy Out Tasks

Document Control | Job Set Up

Overview of Documents Control Responsibility

A Project Managers document control responsibilities involve overseeing the organization and management of all project documents including those on the RGC Server and in Procore, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with company and contractual standards. They review and approve document updates, coordinate with the project team to maintain an updated set of construction and contract documents and ensure that all stakeholders have access to the latest revisions. The Project Manager is also responsible for maintaining detailed records and auditing documentation regularly to support project reviews, claims, and closeout processes.

Document Control Tasks

Submittals

Overview of Submittals Responsibility

Ensure / Police the timely approval of submittals so they do not affect project schedule negatively. Study lead times, get ahead of procurement and drive the approval process with Owner in case of delays.

Meetings

Overview of Meetings Responsibility

Provides project level leadership for the entire team during meetings. Review of meeting agendas for tack/compliance. Takes chair ownership of meetings and manages the teams to ensure proper execution of all meeting documentation is occurring.

Scheduling

Overview of Scheduling Responsibility

Co-Lead the charge, with the lead Superintendent on building an accurate schedule and ensure project schedule is maintained throughout the project life cycle. Identify potential delays, constraints and work to correct any issues impacting the project schedule.

Project Problem Resolution RFIs

Overview of RFI Responsibility

Review the content of RFIs before submission, particularly those involving significant changes or cost impacts with a key focus on creating effective proposed solutions that benefit the schedule, budget and quality for the project. For complex or urgent RFIs, escalates it to the Senior PM, who may then collaborate directly with architects, engineers, or clients to expedite responses.

Project Problem Resolution Proposals

Overview of Proposal Responsibility

A Project Manager (PM) oversees the approval, client communication, and financial assessment of change proposals and RFP responses, ensuring alignment with project goals and budget constraints. The PM manages high-level client and stakeholder interactions, negotiating and clarifying any changes in scope, cost, or schedule. They also work closely with senior leadership on significant proposals and ensure all documentation aligns with the projects strategic objectives.

Project Problem Resolution Change Orders

Overview of Change Order Responsibility

A Project Managers responsibilities for change orders to subcontractors involve reviewing and approving change requests, coordinating with the project team to assess scope, cost, and schedule impacts, and negotiating terms with subcontractors to ensure alignment with project goals. They manage the documentation and processing of each change order, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and monitor the financial and scheduling impacts, adjusting the project plan as needed. The Project Manager ensures that change orders are executed smoothly to maintain project momentum and budget control.

Pay Request | Cost Reporting

Overview of Pay Request/ Cost Responsibility

Manages and is accountable for the entire Owner pay-application process, monthly cost reporting process and budget reviews with accounting team. Responsible for financial health of job and forecasting costs.

Project Close Out

Overview of Closeout Responsibility

Accountable for final closeout of project (financials, documentation, closing permits, closing 311T agreements, warranties, accounting items, final billings, payments etc.) until the project is closed out on the books internally at REEDER. Superintendent shall be responsible for completion of onsite punch list, inspection items.

Safety

Overview of Safety Responsibility

A Project Managers safety responsibilities involve ensuring that all project activities adhere to company safety policies and regulatory standards, actively promoting a culture of safety across the site. They coordinate safety planning with the safety officer and site supervisors, oversee the implementation of safety protocols, and ensure that all team members and subcontractors participate in required safety training. The Project Manager conducts regular site inspections, addresses safety concerns promptly, and investigates incidents to prevent future occurrences, all while maintaining thorough safety documentation for compliance and reporting purposes.

Daily Logs and Progress Documentation

Overview of Daily Log Responsibility

A Project Managers responsibilities for the Project Field Daily Log involve ensuring that daily entries accurately document work progress, labor, photographs, weather conditions, and any issues or delays encountered on-site. They provide entries to the RAKEN log when on site and review logs regularly to track project progress, address discrepancies, and identify any emerging risks or delays that could impact the schedule. The Project Manager uses the daily log as a tool to support decision-making, communicate updates to stakeholders, and ensure that all project activities align with safety and contractual requirements.

Onboarding & Mentorship

Overview of Onboarding & Mentorship Responsibility

A Project Managers responsibilities for onboarding and mentorship of team members include introducing them to project-specific processes, daily responsibilities, and key performance expectations. The Project Manager provides initial onboarding mentorship, hands-on guidance, training, offers constructive feedback, and addresses questions to help team members develop their skills and adapt to the project environment. By fostering open communication and sharing relevant knowledge, the Project Manager supports team members growth and ensures they are equipped to contribute effectively to project goals.

Personal Attributes:

Attendance, Punctuality, and Time Management

Shows up consistently on time for work every day. Shows up ahead of time to prepare for regularly scheduled meetings. Delivers assignments on time. Follows through with commitments.

Behavior Relations with Others

Cooperates and contributes to team efforts, responds positively to suggestions and instructions or criticism, keeps internal and external team members informed of important details, and adapts well to changing circumstances. Maintains a zero gossip focus and discourages others from spreading gossip or rumors. Stays professional by not maligning internal or external team members. Never criticize, condemn or complain.

Leadership

Provides vision to team for desired state. Appropriately resolves both one-to-one conflict and group to group problems. Directs staff through appropriate conflict resolution steps. Expresses own ideas, thoughts and feelings in a manner that demonstrates a consideration of the needs, ideas, and feelings of others.

Problem Solving

Identifies resources needed to resolve a problem and/or when a problem should be escalated to higher levels or transferred to individuals with more expertise. Determines and recommends alternative actions to be taken to resolve issues. Seeks solutions that exhibit win/win outcomes. Overcomes obstacles to achieve desired results. Learns from mistakes and focuses on continual improvement.

Execution / Quality

Successfully delivers work assignments on schedule and follows through on commitments. Appropriately organizes time and resources of self and staff to achieve results. Produces quality work with minimal errors.

Communications

Initiate any necessary communication or correspondence with appropriate entities in a professional manner. Follows up in a timely fashion with all verbal and written communication. Develop a sense of emergency in dealings with the subcontractors and vendors in all matters (pricing, delivery, performance, and quality).

Path to Promotion:

Career Path: Senior Project Manager

• Master Contract Administration: Show proficiency in managing owner contracts, subcontract agreements, and change orders to minimize disputes.
• Understand Company Operations: Gain exposure to company-wide operations, including procurement, finance, and legal, to understand their impact on project execution.
• Financial Mastery: Demonstrate the ability to manage complex budgets, forecasts, and cost control measures with precision.
• Mentor Team Members: Actively mentor Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers, helping them grow into leadership roles.
• Lead Multiple Projects: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong prioritization and delegation skills.
• Client Relationship Management: Take the lead in building long-term relationships with clients, becoming a trusted advisor and resource.
• Preconstruction Expertise:Take on greater responsibility in preconstruction activities, including estimating, scope development, and subcontractor selection.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring that issues are resolved before they impact timelines or budgets.

Reeder General Contractors does not discriminate in employment on the basis of 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, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.