Head of Project Management (Construction)

Job Description:
The Construction Project Manager will have overall responsibility for planning and executing the construction of a project or multiple projects assigned to them. This person will provide leadership and direction to the Project Superintendent, Assistant Project Managers, Project engineers, and administrative staff to deliver a quality project within he agreed schedule, maximizing the return to the company while earning repeat business from the client.
Essential Functions:

Turnover meeting with the Project Estimator to review and fully understand material, labor, equipment, subcontracts, and general conditions estimates.
Delegate scope of work to Subcontractors specific to the project, with a level of detail to solidify the full scope while being general enough to cover all aspects of the work.
Ensure that executed subcontracts are received back promptly, as well as insurance certificates and bonds (if required).
Prepares a baseline schedule with the Project Superintendent, and with input from key subcontractors, and provides accurate monthly updates.
Strives for work efficiency for the trades.
Documents logic revisions and provide monthly updates to Owner, Architect, and Subcontractors.
Foster relationships with Subcontractors, vendors, and all other stakeholders.
Prepare and facilitate a preconstruction meeting with all Subcontractors and Suppliers to review job specific items (work hours, logistics, crane usage, etc.), safety, submittals and shop drawings, project schedule, and introductions of team members and companies.
Holds weekly job meetings to update job progress, safety, status of submittals, answers to RFIs, and any other project issues that need to be addressed.
Prepares, on a timely basis, monthly billings based on billings from Subcontractors and walk a draft copy with Architect or Owner to get approval prior to formally submitting. Reasonably projects to months end. Follows through on progress of payment in a timely manner.
Prepares monthly status reports to Owner that include a project narrative, updated schedule, updated submittal list, RFI log, and change order log.
Submit change order requests for changes to project. Thoroughly reviews changes and responses from Subcontractors for accuracy prior to submitting to Owner.
Prepares monthly cost forecast for review with the Project Executive. Forecasts general conditions and open scope items in trades.
Supports Superintendents as needed to get material to job as needed and to get manpower required.
Manages issues with Subcontractors to closure.
Works with Superintendent to prepare detailed worklist at end of project and to expedite turnover of a quality product.
Evaluates staff and mentors Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers so they are progressing in their careers.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational symposia; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies, etc.
Satisfactory completion of appropriate corporate training as related to the position and/or department.
The above is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Other activities may be assigned as required by management.
Qualifications :
Minimum of 4 years of related project management experience.
Prior experience in successfully building projects similar in size and complexity.
Strong communication skills, both internally and externally.
Professional appearance.
Ability to work independently and with minimal structure while exercising great judgement.
Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet established deadlines.
Excellent presentation skills.
Advanced knowledge of MS Office and database software (Sage Project Management, Procore, MS Project).
Must be a team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work well done; self-starter dedicated to continual quality improvement.
Education:

• 4-year degree in Engineering, Building Construction, or related field.
• OSHA 10 / OSHA 30 Safety Certification

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match
• Generous PTO Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Aflac
• Various Company Events