Construction Project Manager

Responsible for management of construction projects from the bidding phase through project close-out. Participates in the conceptual development of a project and oversees its organization, scheduling, and implementation.

Essential Functions :

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

Plans all phases of the construction lifecycle from initiation to completion.

Orders necessary supplies, tools, and equipment.

Work with superintendents and foremen to plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with projects.

Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of company policy and contract specifications.

Confer with supervisors and foremen to discuss such matters as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.

Collaborate with engineers, architects, electricians, and other workers in the same project.

Choose subcontractors and delegate their responsibilities.

Report project progress and budget to client.

Explain contract and technical matters to others in a clear manner.

Uses scheduling software to update schedules, track progress, and document project progression.

Bidding and schedule creation.

Prepare budget and cost estimates.

Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required.

Initiate and maintain liaison with owners and other contacts to facilitate project activities.

Monitor and control project through administrative direction of on-site foremen to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget.

Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.

Represent company in project meetings and attend strategy meetings.

Work with the internalstaff to managefinancial aspects of contracts to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the customer.

Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients.

Formulate reports concerning such areas as work progress, costs, and scheduling.

Supervise project superintendent, assistant project manager, project engineer and administrative assistant, if required. Conduct and deliver performance appraisals of all direct reports.

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED and 6+ years of experience in project management.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business, Construction Management or another related field.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

P hysical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings account, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and holidays.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test and criminal background check.

Schuchart is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected classes.