Project Manager

Project Manager

The primary function of the Project Manager is to provide leadership and management for a specific construction project. The Project Manager has the responsibility for the project and project team from inception and preconstruction through completion to ensure that the project is completed to the satisfaction of all.

Key Responsibilities

The duties, responsibilities and attributes of the Project Manager typically include, but are not limited to :

• Capable of successfully supervising a project with a project budget range of $10M - $60M, under various delivery methods, diversity in market sectors and varying complexities
• Work closely with the Estimator during the preconstruction phase in managing the various design phases and setting the GMP and establishing the projects General Conditions
• Work closely with the Superintendent(s) and project team in maintaining and enforcing project site safety programs
• Make Project Cost Control a priority
• Thoroughly review current and future Change Orders
• Develop all cost and budget projections
• Constantly review and evaluate General Condition's costs
• Compile and prepare accurate Monthly Reconciliation Reports e.) Create and maintain monthly Cash Flow Reports
• Manage monthly pay applications and Subcontractor invoicing
• Responsible for overall project profitability
• Monitor project progress with Superintendent(s)
• Work with Superintendent(s) as necessary to make schedule "course corrections" to insure project completes on time
• Work closely with the Estimating Department during preconstruction
• Capable of being the bridge between Estimating and Operations for your specific project
• Partner with the Estimating Department to develop bid strategy, clarifications, and qualifications
• Lead the preparation of project bid packages, i.e. writing scopes of work and creating all applicable exhibits
• Prepare comprehensive subcontractor bid packages. Capable of preparing a "apples to apples" subcontractor bid analysis for the review lead Estimator, SPM and / or PX
• Whenever applicable, assist the Design Team in making decisions that improve the opportunity for success
• Assist Business Development with the preparation of responses to RFPs by providing technical writing, as required
• Participate in presentations to prospective Owners
• Promotes "Best Practices" within the WEO organization
• Provide leadership to the project team to ensure quality control remains a priority throughout the building process
• Ensure documentation of all claims are being properly handled to avoid litigation
• Cash Flow Projections and Forecasting Costs
• Train the PE and APM's on cost control measures, Change Order Requests, Invoicing, Purchase Orders and Pay Applications
• Negotiate Change Orders with subcontractors
• Lead the resolution of all project specific issues
• Oversee the entire team to ensure CMiC is set up correctly, i.e. Submittal Registry, budget, etc.
• Oversee and manage that the entire team is utilizing PlanGrid to organize all contract documents and progress photo documentation occurs on a weekly basis and get properly achieved
• Oversee management of the Material Procurement Log to ensure timely deliveries that correspond with the projects P6 schedule
• Manage and guide the team with regard to the contract close out process (O&M manuals, As-Builts, etc.)
• Represent WEO at Owner, Subcontractor and coordination meetings
• Lead weekly OAC Meetings and be viewed as the project leader with the Owner, architect, construction manager, etc.
• Review meeting minutes for accuracy and content prior to distribution
• Provide guidance to the team on desired format and content to best organize all closeout binders
• Basic understanding of insurance in the construction industry and its impact on the construction agreement and subcontractor's agreement in particular indemnification language, liability and policy limits
• Understands bonding procedures, and requirements, including payment and performance bonds, sub bonds, bonding over liens, Subguard, etc.
• Understands the basics of Owner's Contract : AIA 101, AIA 111, AIA General Conditions agreements
• Attend and participate in WEO Quarterly Risk Management (QRM) Trainings
• Participate in WEO networking events
• Participate in all PM Round Tables
• Contribute to BD efforts, i.e. attend conferences, seminars, industry events, maintain relationships with past Owners, etc.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Personal Attributes :

Interpersonal Skills :

Qualifications : Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience in a related field and a minimum of 7-10 years of relevant project management experience, as an Assistant Project Engineer, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager or equivalent

Proficiency in basic computer skills (MS Word, Outlook, etc.) Advanced understanding of scheduling, CMiC and Excel applications

Advanced understanding of construction administration processes, including contracts, construction documents, schedules, RFIs, submittals and material procurement

Advanced proficiency in P6 and CMiC applications Demonstrated ability to lead and manage

Demonstrated understanding of the importance of relationship building Effective oral and written communication skills

Well developed and proven negotiation skills

Well developed time management and organization skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Project or P6 Scheduling Software and Project Management Software, such as Prolog, Viewpoint, CMiC or equivalent applications. With experience, using daily software tools, such as Bluebeam, Plan Grid, Safety Mojo, BIM 360 Glue, etc.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various construction delivery methods, various market sectors, the construction administration process, building trades, technical aspects of construction including means and methods, materials, building systems, planning, scheduling, estimating, owner and architect relations

Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course First Aid and CPR certified

Benefits

Physical Demands : Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places,