Description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITY:

Provide the daily technical direction of the design, estimate preparation, and execution of multiple construction projects with the guidance of the project Superintendent and the mentoring of their supervisor. Manage overall project team/design team to bring the vision of the customer to life. Assist the sales team with the overall sales strategy for the project. In addition, provide management assistance to the leader of various corporate responsibilities. Leverage the Senior Project Manager’s time. This individual is encouraged to be active in internal and external committees and affiliations.

POSITION DUTIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Preconstruction

• Assist the Business Developer in understanding the vision of the customer
• Assist the project team in creating the business strategy
• Assist in the selection of the design professionals best suited for the specific project
• Ensure every project estimate has been critiqued by a knowledgeable peer of the construction group

Manage project design

• Provide leadership direction in creating the estimate and the technical portion of a proposal
• Assist in the strategy creation for all project estimates
• Manage and/or preparation of “scope of work” for vendor solicitation
• Manage and/or creation of all estimates (conceptual and detailed)
• Manage and/or create technical specification for project proposals
• Manage and/or assemble bid analysis
• Ensure selected bids cover the scope of work for the project prior to going to contract
• Provide direction of project design team

Project Execution

• Meet or exceed the customer expectations while achieving company benchmarks and upholding the Corporate Beliefs

• Monitor project profitability and notify manager of significant changes ( \-)
• Delegate to project team members specific project responsibilities and insure these roles are being executed
• Preparation of project responsibilities list
• Negotiate and document vendor/subcontracts agreements
• Insure all construction drawings are complete (seek input from Superintendent)
• Prepare project forecast updates in Viewpoint, monthly at a minimum
• Monitor and advise Supervisor/Superintendent of variances in project cost
• Keep senior managers informed of variances in project cost
• Research cost effective solutions to project problems
• Manage overall project profitability with collaboration with the project Superintendent
• Facilitate client and subcontractor meetings (with meeting notes and agendas)
• Foster client relationships
• Mentoring and training of subordinates
• Participate in sales strategy sessions
• Continuous pursuit of cost saving and process improvement strategies
• Capable of handling multiple projects/estimates simultaneously
• Utilize Procore for all aspects of project management
• Create and maintain project schedules utilizing Microsoft Project
• Leverage Supervisor/Superintendent time
• Enforce safety to the highest degree on all projects and with all direct reports

ATTENDANCE & TRAVEL:  

Regular attendance is required during normal working hours, at a minimum, which may also include weekend hours and may also vary depending on geographic location. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. Periodic out of town travel may be required, depending on project assignment, and may include overnight stays.

SUPERVISION:

Directly supervises Project Assistants, Project Technicians, and Assistant Project Managers and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training Associates when appropriate; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining Associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Generally requires 3-5 years experience and a 4 year Engineering, Construction, or Architectural related degree from an accredited College or university with a minimum of three years in the construction industry. Experience with Design-Build delivery, Progressive/LEAN Design-Build delivery, Integrated Project Delivery methods is a plus. Proficient knowledge of Excel, Word, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, as well as estimating and project management utilizing cost accounting software (Viewpoint is preferred) and Procore. Other related degrees if supported by construction oriented course work or experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and/or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10, 20, 30 or more pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to focus. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate.