Project Manager Jobs

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to work in the Water Division in the Palm Beach Gardens, FL area. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall performance of the project(s) from the estimating/pre-construction phase to successful completion including safety, owner satisfaction, cost, schedule and quality control.

Responsibilities:

• Manage execution of contracts, bonds, insurance certificates, contract compliance, and warranties.
• Review and report project financial information, performance and any major conflicts to be resolved with Division Manager.
• Support the permitting, testing and inspection requirements of the project.
• Provide owner training to the end user and turn-over contract close-out deliverables.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, cost reports and job progress and review with the project team on a weekly basis.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule.
• Resolve major disputes with vendors and subcontractors.
• Manage change orders, extra work orders, disputed claims, with owner and owner’s representatives to a successful conclusion.
• Review and approve subcontractor pay applications and vendor invoices.
• Monitor the submittal, shop drawing, and purchase order process to insure accurate and timely delivery of equipment and materials.
• Build strong relationships with client/owner, architect, and engineer. Ensure they will want to renew the construction experience with Wharton-Smith.
• Partner with Preconstruction Services regarding value engineering/constructability, soliciting bidders, estimating assistance and generating proposals.
• Maintain a positive image of the company with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and team members.
• Visit jobsites on a regular basis to review job progress, production planning boards, quality of work and safety on the job.
• Negotiate subcontractor agreements and equipment/material purchase orders.
• Facilitate subcontractor and owner coordination/progress meeting and document meeting minutes.
• Track and evaluate subcontractor change management.
• Set up and maintain project cost accounting.
• Manage startup and commissioning of facility, where applicable.
• Develop a Schedule of Values and generate monthly payment applications.
• Familiar with owner contract requirements and delivery methods.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree.
• Proven success in the completion of multimillion-dollar projects.
• Must have relevant water/wastewater construction experience
• Developing leader and team player with five plus years of experience in engineering, construction, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in managing self-perform crews is preferred.

Technical skills:

• Microsoft Office Products
• Construction Management Software
• Computer-based CPM Scheduling Programs