Project Manager Job Description

Responsible for overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting, and control, while providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Responsibilities include those outlined below as well as those required of superintendents. May also perform duties of quality control manager. Reports directly to project executive.

Key Duties / Responsibilities of Project Manager

• Reviews project requirements to determine timeframe, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources for various phases of project
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
• Performs non-field project management duties such as estimating, negotiation, project buy-out, subcontracting, budgeting, invoicing, etc.
• Leads all design, estimating, and scope development efforts for assigned projects
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations
• Coordinates with client and end users to minimize impact of project activities
• Oversees the construction project from start to finish
• Manages the budget, tracks expenses, and minimizes exposure and risk to the project; develops and implements cost saving measures
• Communicates effectively with the subcontractors responsible for completing various phases of the project
• Coordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, which include the architects, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and laborers
• Monitors the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis and holds regular status meetings with all the subcontractors
• Inspects construction site
• Ensures project documents are complete
• Identifies the elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims
• Manages difficult or emotional client situations; responds promptly to client needs; solicits client feedback to improve service
• Demonstrates knowledge of equal employment opportunity (EEO) policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce
• Follows U.S. Army Corps of Engineers three-step quality control process
• Maintains OSHA compliance and follows company safety procedures

Education / Experience

• A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university OR a minimum of 5 years of experience as a project manager
• Experience working on federal projects
• LEED certification a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong background in concrete, electrical, structural, mechanical, general trades, etc.
• Familiar with ground-up construction drawings and specifications
• Thorough knowledge of legal issues and safety / OSHA standards
• Ability to speak and write clearly; ability to proofread writing for spelling and grammar errors
• Ability to plan and organize a team effort
• Attention to detail
• Good client management
• Capacity to motivate, lead, and boost morale of the teams
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability
• Capacity to handle pressure
• Strong focus on quality and safety
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot issues in a timely manner

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
• The job operates both in a professional office environment and at various job site locations. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk, and / or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel paperwork and to type on a keyboard.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and / or crawl.
• The employee must also occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision.
• The employee must be able to tolerate moderate to loud noise in the work environment.

Additional Requirements / Details

Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen

• Must be willing to travel
• Must be willing to complete OSHA 30 training upon selection
• A project list must be included with your application

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.