Commericial Construction Project Manager

Job Summary/Overview

The Commercial Construction Project Manager is responsible for the overall construction of assigned commercial construction projects, ensuring they are completed on schedule and within the project budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following statements describe the principal functions of this position and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may be expected to perform other duties as assigned, including working in other areas to cover absences or balance the workload. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Collaborates with engineers, architects and construction personnel
• Selects general and subcontractors and delegates work
• Negotiates contracts
• Problem-solves to address delays or other issues
• Prepares budgets, cost estimates, schedules and timelines
• Reviews the project plans and specifications and comments on the building design, scheduling, possible cost savings measures and potential construction issues
• Assists owner, general contractor, and estimator in preparation of project budget
• Monitors and maintains the project construction schedule on a weekly basis
• Expedites all CO (change order) costs and maintains current CO logs
• Monitors site safety and ensures that the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act are enforced
• Ensures completion, issues contracts, tracks all independent and threshold testing, and inspections as required
• Maintains and enforces good construction standards and quality control
• Controls and monitors labor, material and equipment expenses
• Directly supervises assigned staff, to include: interviewing, hiring and training staff, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, counseling and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws
• Performs all duties in adherence to OTOW standards
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Technical Skills)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction, architecture, engineering or related field required
• 5 years of experience as a Commercial Project Manager or similar position required
• Florida Commercial Contractor’s License required
• Active OSHA Certification with minimum of 10 hours maintained

Skills and Knowledge:

• Must be able to read, write and understand English with strong written and verbal business communication and presentation skills
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office required
• Excellent organizational skills

Personal Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
• Team builder and team player
• Emotionally intelligent
• Highly organized, “can do”, cross functional collaborator
• Self-motivated
• Honesty and integrity
• Strong work ethic
• Continuous learner
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Colen Built Development provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Colen Built Development will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Drug free work place.