Project Manager

The Project Manager reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Construction and supervises Construction Superintendents/Assistant Superintendents on assigned jobs.  The Project Manager shall be the link between the office and the job site and shall provide or procure any assistance required by the site crew to complete their job. The job entails roles as both a general contractor and on other projects acting as an owner’s representative managing a third-party general contractor. The Project Manager works with the Senior Vice President of Construction and the Vice President of Estimating to prepare construction contracts, scopes of work, cost estimates, CPM schedules and bid packages, and shall be responsible for the buyout of projects assigned by the Senior Vice President of Construction. The Project Manager is also responsible for the successful completion of the assigned project on time, on budget, and within project quality standards.

The Project Manager is also responsible for certain aspects of the Pre-Development phase of projects as assigned by the Senior Vice president of Construction.  These responsibilities may include, initial site reviews, entitlement processing monitoring and input as to cost implication, design management relating to buildability and value engineering, as examples.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
• Direct and supervise workers.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Select, contract, and oversee workers who complete specific pieces of the project, such as painting or plumbing.
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
• Develop and implement quality control programs.
• Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
• Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computers.
• Evaluate acquisition of land for construction projects.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Maintain a work pace commensurate with given workload
• Relate favorably and perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, and persuading others
• Have a strong technical knowledge of construction and project management
• Prepare CPM schedules, and manage project timelines
• Manage project quality
• Manage project costs per budget
• Effectively influence people on a consistent basis
• Make accurate evaluations leading to decisions without immediate supervision
• Accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control, and planning

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A minimum 10 years multi-family construction experience
• A minimum of 5 years supervisory experience
• Strong construction technical skills
• Strong construction estimating skills
• Strong ability to manage timelines and schedules
• Education or experience equivalent to a BS degree in construction management or business.
• Experience working with Cities, Counties, and other permitting agencies on construction projects.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to various types of weather conditions.
• Standing, walking
• Pushing / pulling
• Crawling / kneeling
• Twisting / carrying
• Working with hands
• Driving
• Operate computer and office equipment.

FLSA CODE

• Exempt