Head of Project Management (Construction)

Purpose/Description of the Job:
The Project Manager is responsible for successfully managing the entire construction project from start to finish. This position will administer the safe completion of the project within budget and on schedule, all in accordance with RGC's best practices and with a high degree of profitability and Owner satisfaction. The Project Manager will work in a highly collaborative manner with the internal and external project teams in managing the components of the project.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
Best Practices & Relationships:

Develop a project business plan
Serve as the main point of contact for the Owner, Architect and Engineers with the goal of developing strong and resilient relationships
Cooperate and collaborate with all PMs, APMs, Superintendents and subcontractors in a joint effort to ensure the success of the project
Develop strategies to ensure each project meets or exceeds client satisfaction, profitability, schedule and safety standards and expectations
Provide support to make sure all aspects of the assigned construction project are executed in accordance with RGC's best practices
Hold the team accountable for consistently following RGC best practices
Become familiar with and monitor all Pre-Construction and Field Operations Best Practices to ensure all practices are being performed. Bring to attention of Sr. PMs/VP Operations if practices are not being followed
Establish QA/QC site specific quality control plan; Assign a QC Trade Manager and QA/QC Inspector; monitor QC efforts to ensure the plan is being followed
Responsible for project startup, including obtaining permits and licenses and managing jobsite mobilization
Design Assist capabilities during project preconstruction efforts and throughout the project as needed
Take responsibility for assigning the right people to the right scopes of work, matching their skill and experience levels, and to ensure profitable performance that is in-line with company goals
Contribute to the buyout process by issuing/obtaining and managing all subcontracts and material purchase orders on project, ensuring complete scopes of work are purchased
Develop and administer subcontract and purchase order change orders

Assist in the creation and management of subcontracts; assist in ensuring that a signed subcontract and all compliance items are obtained from each subcontractor prior to the subcontractor performing work on the job
Track each subcontractor's change requests, monthly billings, approvals and correspondence in an accurate and timely manner
Provide accurate and complete project information to the Project Executive to ensure they are kept up to date through the life of the project
Distribute and coordinate project plans, specifications, information, policies, and ensure that these are carried out appropriately and in accordance with the contract requirements
Attend Owner's meetings to ensure streamline input on RGC construction efforts are achieved while also extracting/evaluating project owner end-use needs are met and exceeded
Communicate all specific quality and operational goals with the Owner and RGC's project team
Work with the Field Management team to identify and implement all contract deliverables, including quality testing and reporting requirements
Develop and ensure that budgetary controls are in place and working to effectively monitor project progress and budget
Prepare and submit monthly draw requests consistent with the contract documents while achieving RGC's revenue goals
Manage and oversee job close-out documentation and procedures (closeout documents, final job report and final accounting) within project closeout deadlines
Coordinate all legal matters involved in the designated project
Mentor and train APMs and Interns to understand "What Counts" at RGC - our Success Factors
Search for new business and build relationships with existing clients to help RGC grow and get better
Schedule:
Assist Superintendent in developing and adhering to pre-construction schedules and construction milestones
Assist the Superintendent in development, planning and updating the overall project/CPM schedule
Attend and help facilitate job schedule meetings with RGC project supervisors
Process and manage all submittals, RFIs and other critical project documentation; perform accurate and timely tracking of all documentation to achieve the project schedule and comply with the contract documents
Manage and deliver accurate weekly and monthly schedule updates and reports to the Owner and the RGC Project Executive
Reports & Documentation:
Attend and manage OAC progress meetings; create accurate and timely monthly status reports
Manage bi-weekly Project Manager's meetings for review of submittals, RFIs, schedule progress and pay requests
Prepare and submit RGC's internal monthly status reports and cost projections; review for accuracy in coding and processing of invoices associated with the project
Review all construction contracts; manage and administer Owner contracts; ensure contractual risks are properly identified and managed daily
Prepares and coordinates project reports and drawing reviews for clients at all phases of the project including schematic, design development, conceptual and construction phases
Review labor reports, safety documents and schedules monthly
Ensure the project team complies with all daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements
Safety:
Review the safety training program and the safety procedures for the selected project and ensure that an effective program is being conducted
Ensure the Superintendent's Safety Team meets periodically and provides feedback to the VP to improve the safety process
Collaborate with Field Operations to ensure a clean and orderly jobsite is maintained
Physical Requirements:
Works some of the day outside on the construction site
Able to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
Able to deal with the physical activities associated with a construction site (stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist)
Able to navigate work areas under construction
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field
• 5-10 years of commercial general contractor construction experience
• History of managing construction projects with quality, integrity and profitability
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and teams, produce quality work and consistently and profitably meet deadlines on complex construction projects
• Experience using general contractor processes and systems, and procurement, budgeting and accounting practices to successfully manage construction projects from preconstruction through closeout

Valid Driver's License
Continually drives for results, strives for improvement, creates trust with character and action, teams up successfully, solves complex problems and builds other people.
Preferences:
LEED AP and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certifications helpful

OSHA 30

~ Experience with BIM Modeling and Design Assist

Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has supervisory responsibility of Assistant Project Managers and Project Management Interns.
Ensure RGC policies and processes are followed in supervisory activities.
Work with each direct report to establish goals and development plans for each year; monitor and supervise the progress to enhance their professional development and contribution to RGC.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting and in a construction job site setting.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Standard day and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours are required as the job duties demand.
Travel:
Travel to other RGC job sites and to RGC offices is required.
Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
RGC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.