PROJECT MANAGER

The Project Manager (PM) is the project team leader responsible for planning, execution, delivery, close out and the overall success of a specific project(s). The PM is responsible for coordinating and managing the construction process from start through close-out. The PM works with the development and asset management teams to assist design efforts and ensure quality and delivery aligns with overall expectations. The PM reports to the Senior Project Manager or Regional Construction Manager. The following is a general outline of the responsibilities of the Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Play an active role in the pre-construction phase of a project such as participating in design meetings, preparing cost estimates and project schedules, and developing contract documents.
• Provide supervisory support to field management by assisting the superintendent to ensure project is successful.
• Evaluate field staff performance for the duration of the project.
• Organize and execute the contracting and buyout phase of the project.
• Ensure successful workflow and scheduling of project by preparing master project schedule, reviewing daily reports from superintendent, attending weekly subcontractor meetings, and ensuring all materials are procured well in advance of the time needed.
• Ensure code compliance by monitoring all materials test reports, scheduling 3rd party inspectors, and monitoring permit and inspection notebook.
• Maintain quality control by continually inspecting all work, ensuring timely review and approval of shop drawings by architects and engineers, and engaging design consultants for onsite inspections and punch lists.
• Manage material control by monitoring material delivery and coordinating placement of materials, rejecting incorrect or defective items and expediting replacement orders, and ensuring that materials are being used where and how intended.
• Oversee cost control by managing materials using Wood Partners best practices, reviewing sub change order requests, and thoroughly reviewing all monthly payment requests.
• Ensure safety of job site and field staff by inspecting site visits, work practices, tools and equipment, fall protection, scaffolds, and safety devices. Follow and implement company guidelines during OSHA visits.
• Manage cleanliness and waste management by developing and promoting good housekeeping practices everywhere on the job. Assist the superintendents with implementation and enforcing of cleaning assignments with the trades.
• Ensure site security by implementing project specific security program to ensure protection of project and assets.
• Manage erosion control monitoring by filing NOI and Not for compliance with all regulatory bodies as part of the SWPPP.
• Manage administrative duties such as scheduling and hosting monthly onsite meeting with development to review project status and create weekly schedule updates.
• Manage contractor and subcontractor draws
• Ensure a successful post-construction process by preparing close out books containing final project documentation, and work with property management representatives and subs/vendors to resolve all remaining items.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-year degree in Construction, Engineering, or related experience.
• 5 years of construction experience.
• 3 yrs. of experience in multifamily construction experience.
• 3 yrs. of experience working on $25M projects.
• 2 yrs. of wood framing experience preferred.
• 2 yrs. for supervising a team and project.
• Able to work in office and construction jobsite environment.
• Able to read and interpret plans w/o guidance.

SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and able to support multiple projects.
• Ability to use computer programs: MS Office, MS Project, Bluebeam, Procore, Yardi, etc.
• Meet project deadlines and adjust as needed.
• Problem solving not just a problem identifier
• Self-motivated
• Team oriented

BENEFITS:

• Competitive base salary with attractive bonus potential
• Medical/Dental/Vision/AD&D/Short Term/Long Term
• 401(k) with competitive company contributions
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday Pay
• 10 corporate holidays
• Company observes winter break the last week of December
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Monthly Car Allowance
• Enhanced Employee Assistance program
• Wellable Fitness Program

Wood Partners is a national leader in the development, construction, and management of multifamily communities across the United States. The company has been involved in the acquisition and development of more than 90,000 multifamily homes with a combined capitalization of $17.5 billion. The company currently owns 70 properties across the United States representing more than 20,000 homes. Headquartered in Atlanta, Wood Partners has offices in 22 major markets across 15 states nationwide. They employ a “flat” organizational structure and empower each office to make their own decisions based on local market knowledge and experience. For more information, visit woodpartners.com.