Summary

The McDonnel Group is a values driven organization which views our talented team of professionals as our greatest asset. We invest in ongoing professional development and education, we encourage industry and professional involvement in our community, we offer competitive compensation which rewards employees for performance, and offer bonus opportunities for all employees for contributing to our growth through employee referrals and business development efforts.

Passion for building is required. Our Project Managers work collaboratively with the project team, clients and subcontractors to ensure the timely completion of our projects. The Project Manager’s responsibilities include but are not limited to generating and updating the project schedule, job procurement, prime contract and subcontract administration, quality control, job cost, and management of project staff.

Essential Job Functions

Preconstruction

• Organize, coordinate & lead team meetings
• Prepare meeting agendas for all project meetings.
• Review meeting minutes for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Review and issue contracts
• Review prime contract AIA A141 and attachments for accuracy prior to execution.
• Assemble contract documents and attachments for subcontracts.
• Send out contracts and PO’s to subcontractors and vendors for execution.
• Negotiate prime and subcontracts as necessary to execute a favorable contract.
• Budget management/adherence
• Communicate the budget to engineering and design team
• Schedule updates and adherence
• Develop the initial project schedule, from Preconstruction through project closeout
• Revise the project schedule (both Preconstruction & Construction) as changes are made and design updated
• Develop and communicate scopes (design & construction)
• Write up scopes for each trade
• Send work scopes to Preconstruction Manager to issue to subcontractors and vendors for pricing
• Update scopes as design changes occur to ensure that the correct pricing is received for budget updates
• Prepare bid packages to be issued for pricing
• Assemble packages containing all pertinent project information to be distributed to subcontractors for pricing
• Items to include are scopes, quantities, durations, drawings, specifications, product data/cut sheets, site requirements, logistics, limitations, alternates, addenda,
• Compose and issue letters (proposal, notification, requests)
• Coordinate permitting and regulatory approvals
• Local municipality coordination
• Program and document review

Construction

• Generate and Update Project Schedule
• Collect durations, sequence, and lead times from subcontractors and suppliers
• Generate schedule with assistance from VP of Operations
• Distribute schedule and regular schedule updates to subcontractors, suppliers, and owner and VP of Operations.
• Job procurement
• Issue all subcontracts and purchase orders
• Coordinate materials delivery and subcontractor mobilizations with project schedule
• Generate shop drawing and submittal log
• Prime Contract Administration
• Coordinate all required administrative submittals
• Generate monthly applications for payment
• Hold regularly scheduled coordination meetings with the owner, architect, and consultants.
• Provide update of project schedule
• Communicate issues requiring immediate action
• Provide proper notifications of delay and/or additional cost
• Generate pricing for and submission of RFC’s (Requests for Change)
• Subcontract Administration
• Review and approve monthly applications for payment
• Verify evidence of insurance is up to date
• Resolve disputes with subcontractor regarding scopes of work
• Provide assistance to Project Superintendent with regard to subcontractor performance in field
• Review problems with subcontractor’s project manager
• Provide proper notifications
• Supplement work force when required
• Prepare subcontractor back-charges when required
• Hold regularly scheduled project management meetings to address administrative issues with subcontractors/suppliers
• Attend weekly superintendent’s subcontractor coordination meeting as may be required.
• Review subcontractor progress with regard to project schedule.
• Review RFI’s and submittals from subcontractors/suppliers, coordinate with/forward to Project Engineer for processing.
• Quality Control
• Schedule required pre-installation meetings. Ensure subcontractors have complete and proper scope of work prior to mobilization.
• Review field activities on a regular basis for problems
• Relate any QC problems noted by architect to Project Superintendent for action
• Coordinate with subcontractor/supplier if problem is not handled in field.
• Coordinate and present request for substitutions to owner
• Job Cost
• Review/approve all material and equipment invoices
• Maintain accurate accounting of job cost vs. estimate
• Monitor field labor costs as related to estimated and projected costs
• Provide accurate monthly projection of remaining cost and job profit
• Project Staff
• Review timesheets for correct cost coding
• Meet regularly with project staff
• Provide update of schedule, status of changes, any other project related issue

Competencies

• Positively represents TMG as the most sought-after construction partner and employer of choice within the industry and the community. 
• Consistently contributes to and promotes a positive company culture.
• Believes in and exemplifies the TMG Core Values: (1) Work Ethic, (2) Solution Oriented, (3) Project Excellence, (4) Client Centric, (5) Professionalism
• This position requires risk analysis, critical thinking, and the ability to provide solutions to the benefit of the company and projects
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize. 
• Operationally focused; Detail oriented but able to grasp the big picture
• Strong work ethic and passion for leading by example

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Construction / Project Management, or equivalent required
• 10 years general construction experience in the commercial space or the like
• Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word and project management software; familiarity with P6 and Procore is a plus
• The candidate will have a track record of proven leadership abilities (communication, relationship building, training & development, employment decisions) as well as commercial project management experience
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal, driving and drug screen
• Must possess a current and valid state driver’s license and a clean driving record

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties the employee is regularly required to make use of close vision to read engineering blueprints and reduced size black and white drawings, specifications, fine print, reports, schedules, estimates, spreadsheets, summaries and other documents in either hard copy or computer monitor. Must be able to converse on the telephone and in person, use hands and fingers to write and type, prepare email messages with attached files and use personal computers and calculators. The employee will periodically need to lift and/or carry heavy documents such as specifications and/ or equipment, weighing up to 75 pounds.

EEO Statement

The McDonnel Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources.