Project Manager - Special Projects Group

Title: Project Manager Special Projects Group
Location: Columbus, OH

Direct Hire / Full Time

Our client, a leading construction firm in Columbus OH, has an immediate need for a Project Manager in their Special Projects Division. The Project Manager will actively manage all aspects of one or more construction projects from beginning to end.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Perform set-up and maintenance of those aspects of construction project management which include the planning, directing pre-award meetings, purchasing, writing contracts, scheduling and budgeting necessary prior to the start of the project.

2. Manage the planning and scheduling functions which provide for the development of an overall project schedule, the establishment of project milestone dates, and the development of project standards and/or regulations.

3. Participate in the necessary expediting to ensure the proper and timely delivery of shop drawings and submittals, requests for information, construction materials, labor requirements, change order pricing and related approvals.

4. Review and give approval when appropriate to contractor and material supplier invoices, company invoices, change order pricing information, project budgets and billing utilizing a standard cost code system.

5. Coordinate activities with the Accounting and Estimating departments and the company personnel assigned supervisory and/or support responsibilities.

6. Establish and maintain the flow of information and positive working relationships with subcontractors, customers, material suppliers and other internal and external individuals having an interest in the success of the project.

7. Participates in, directs the flow of, and prepare minutes on regular job meetings held with representatives of the Owner, subcontractors, architects and related individuals.

8. Work with the Project Superintendent to ensure that the project is constructed and completed according to schedule and within quality expectations.

9. Provide close-out documents, including warranties, guarantees, punch-lists and other related documents at project conclusion.

10. Enter and maintain data for subcontractors and P.O.s on the CMiC Software throughout the buyout/awards and on an as-needed basis and keep Superintendents informed of changes.


11. Provide projections of Project Costs versus Estimated Cost's and produce fee reports.

12. When required lead design build efforts for given specific project. This would include leading the design build architect, engineers and designers to meet client expectations.

13. Provide leadership and guidance for Assistant Project managers and Project Engineers.

14. Set up project folders for Project Superintendent in ensure the Superintendent has all project related information i.e. directory, schedule, phase codes, copy of bid information and copies of subcontractor proposals.

15. Maintain work area(s) according to company housekeeping standards and maintain professional appearance.


16. Participate and contribute in project presentations and interviews.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.


EXPERIENCE


Ten years plus of practical experience in the construction industry, with five to six years' experience in a project management or conceptual estimating position required.

SKILLS
• Ability to influence and persuade to achieve desired outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in a professional manner when dealing with employees, vendors and company contacts.
• Willingness to travel.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Competent computer skills to perform essential functions listed above.
• Ability to listen to the needs of the prospect and analyze means and methods to resolve those needs in a professional and economical manner.