Project Manager Jobs

SUMMARY:

Plans, organizes and controls all resources for the successful execution of a project. Leads project team in the construction of projects ensuring project quality, schedule, cost control, safety and customer satisfaction objectives are met. Primary point of contact for Owners. Expectations of the position include:

• Safety, EEO and quality goals are achieved
• Production Management is utilized within the team environment
• Clients are satisfied with project results
• Coaching of Team Members
• Timely conflict and/or claims resolution
• Assigned projects are completed on time, under budget and at a profit

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews project proposal or plans to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project
• Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, values and goals to team
• Fosters team camaraderie; coaches Superintendents and Project Engineers and conducts regular one-to-one meetings; assures each person understands their role on the project
• Customer Relations and Customer Loyalty – Regularly visit with and get feedback from the customer and the architect/engineer. Probe for problems that may not be obvious to jobsite personnel.
• Monitors and reports project cost and schedule performance; takes appropriate action steps when needed
• Protects and promotes the interests of the Company; ensures all compensation for work performed is received
• Ensures adherence to insurance, safety, labor relations, EEO and tax regulations
• Monitors and ensures quality control
• Manages the scope of work and has mastery of the contract documents
• Sets safety, quality, schedule, cost and owner relationship goals
• Provides input and supervises all pre-construction services such as purchase orders, subcontracts, schedules, and job cost set-up
• Works with the Operations Manager to obtain the personnel resources required to properly staff the project
• Documents best practices to share with other projects; ensure best construction methods are being used
• Project preplanning – responsible for complete and thorough planning of the project from start to finish
• Champions skill development of assigned resources through training and coaching process
• Works with Estimating Team providing input on overall management of a potential project.
• Assists Superintendent with problem or conflict resolution; assist in driving subcontractors or work force
• Identifies and documents claims with owners, subcontractors and vendors in a timely and complete fashion. Calculates costs and time extensions for proposed change orders. Monitors Owner’s/Engineer’s change order Process. Reviews Owner’s change orders documents for accuracy
• Identify “roadblocks” or “pitfalls” and solve these problems prior to their impact on the project
• Assists purchasers with the definition of scope of work
• Directs and ensures timely completion of project close-out activities
• Facilitate progress meetings
• Reviews and takes action on contractor pay requests and invoicing
• Problem solving – Utilize “3-Day” rule
• Works with Safety Manager to ensure jobs have safe working conditions and that safe work practices are in place
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with key owners
• Manages the financial aspects of contracts; assures job margin analysis is completed on a regular basis
• Define warranty and substantial completion dates in writing
• Supports the achievement of EEO goals
• Identifies and resolves potential claims with subcontractors/suppliers

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Five years of managerial and supervisory experience in the construction industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management/Technology, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people and get results through others
• Commitment to company values
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Extensive knowledge of construction methods and materials, costing, scheduling and estimating
• Works well in a team environment
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level

BOWEN BENEFITS:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Program
• 401k with company match
• Employee Referral Program
• Family Planning and Adoption Assistance
• Annual Discretionary Bonuses
• Employer paid and supplemental life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Car Allowance
• Competitive Base Salary
• Qualified Per Diem Plan
• Medical, dental and vision Insurance
• Education Reimbursement
• PTO on Day 1