Project Manager I

Responsibilities

Manages construction projects, with oversight from Project Manager II/Senior Project Manager/Project Executive from concept through final acceptance/warranty period. Responsible for project estimates, contract administration, scheduling and costing, and project quality control. Project Manager I could take full management responsibility for smaller sized projects (under $5 MM) and partial project responsibilities for larger-sized projects (over $5 MM).

Proposals

  • Attend the proposal kick-off meeting.
  • Prepare portions of proposals as directed by Manager including estimate, schedule, and scope documents for review/approval by the PM II/Senior Project Manager.
  • Development, confirmation, and tracking of portions of the construction budget, as directed by Manager.
  • Prepare cost comparisons and alternates for clients.
  • Assist with preparation of preliminary construction schedule in coordination with Project Team.
  • Coordinate proposal scope documents and conceptual design for compliance with budget, schedule, and program. Confirm that general conditions budget is reflective of project schedule, and logistics plan.

Client Liaison

  • Maintain a positive relationship with identified clients.
  • Secure the trust of the client.

Pre-Construction

  • Follow preconstruction schedule provided by Development Manager or client and manage changes via owner meetings.
  • Coordinate pre-construction fees with Manager. Assigned fees must cover the total costs consumed by the project, profit, and an appropriate amount for the corresponding risk.
  • Review construction documents for compliance with proposed design requirements.
  • Review design documents for program compliance, value engineering, and accuracy and constructability @ 30%, 70% and 90%.  
  • Support Development Manger’s or clients’ efforts in coordinating all preconstruction activities as directed, i.e. - soils report, environmental investigations, surveys, municipal approvals, permits, utilities, etc.
  • After development of DDs by Development Manager, Project Manager should coordinate plans required for clients, subcontractors, field, designers, quality control program, approval agencies, etc. 
  • Assist with development of the construction schedule with input from the superintendent and prepare for inclusion with the bid documents.
  • Complete contract solicitations and negotiations with subcontractors i.e. - develop bidder’s list, prepare invitation to bid, prepare scope of work documents and ensure adequate bid coverage
  • Address bidders’ questions on a timely basis, manage RFI protocol, and issue written clarifications to all subcontractors bidding that trade
  • Assemble bid binder complete with a bid tabulation that compares the bids to each other and the budget.
  • Attend project kick-off meeting.
  • Read executed owner contracts and understand company commitments
  • Prepare & circulate subcontracts, change orders & owner Change Requests on a timely basis. 
  • Coordinate lead time requirements w/ Project Team and ensure compliance w/ the project schedule.
  • Support Development Manger’s or clients’ efforts in coordinating permit requirements and confirming that all government requirements are met.
  • Direct Project Coordinator to prepare subcontractor list, jobsite files and information.

Construction

  • Perform on-site inspections for company schedule, billing & client coordination.
  • Conduct OAC Meetings and Internal Project meetings on a weekly basis. 
  • Maintain construction schedule with Superintendent.
  • Maintain quality assurance program with Superintendent.
  • Coordinate with Project Engineer to generate the submittal log coordinated with specifications and schedule. Manage Project Engineer to review and track submittals.
  • Expedite subcontractors to complete on schedule.
  • Initiate regular subcontract meetings with all necessary individuals to address job status, schedule and budget, record and distribute minutes.
  • Regularly communicate all project requirements to all team members.
  • Coordinate shop drawing review and approvals with designers.
  • Manage change orders/change order log and related costs with subcontractors & owners. 
  • Create cash flows and GC forecast to review monthly with Manager and Director of Construction.
  • Manage change orders, contingency usage, and related costs with subcontractors.
  • Review monthly draw request and application approvals as assigned by Manager.
  • Approve invoices charged against the job and verify amounts as assigned.
  • Approve superintendent expenses as relate to the project.
  • Prepare monthly owner project reports as assigned and submit to the Director of Construction for review prior to submittal w/ monthly draw.
  • Manage project costs via the Project Management report and submit monthly updates to Director of Construction and accounting for review.
  • Train Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager to perform their duties accurately and efficiently. Conduct pre-construction meetings with subcontractors in conjunction with field superintendent. 

Close-Out

  • Work with Project Engineer and Superintendents preparation of punch list and coordinate warranty work.
  • Confirm that close-out documentation and final billing is complete.
  • Coordinate assembling operating manuals upon completion include O&M manuals, warranties, and As-Built documents.
  • Attend project close-out meeting, propose changes to delivery standards where needed and file report.
  • Coordinate with Marketing to provide project information summary.

Skills/Requirements

  • 4-7 years of experience in residential/commercial construction with an understanding of construction systems, phasing, logistics, scheduling and estimating. 
  • Must have experience managing smaller projects with full responsibility/accountability of budget, contracts and turn over.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture or equivalent in field experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Excellent leadership, organizational and managerial skills

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture or equivalent in field experience.

Application

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