Project Manager - Commercial Construction

COMPO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Job Title: Project Manager Reports to: President/Vice President

Payroll: Salary

Position summary: Plans, organizes and controls all resources (people, materials and subcontractors) for the successful execution of a project. Leads project teams in the construction of projects ensuring project quality, schedule, cost control, safety and customer satisfaction objectives are met. Is the primary point of contact for owners.

Expected Outcomes:

• Assigned projects are completed on time, under budget and at a profit
• Safety and quality goals are achieved
• Timely conflict and/or claims resolution
• Clients are satisfied with project results

Position responsibilities:

• Sets safety, quality, schedule, cost and owner relationship goals
• Provides input and supervises all pre-construction services such as purchase orders, subcontracts, schedules, job cost set-up and project pre-planning
• Ensures personnel resources required to properly staff the project
• Reviews project proposal or plans to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project
• Manages the financial aspects of contracts; assures job margin analysis is completed on a regular basis
• Develops baseline project schedule with assistance from Superintendent
• Monitors and reports project cost and schedule performance; recommends corrective actions if needed
• Assists Superintendent with problem or conflict resolution; assist in driving subcontractors or work force
• Processes change orders
• Reviews and takes action on contractor pay requests and invoicing
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required; prepares project reports as required for owner or others
• Manages the scope of work and has mastery of the contract documents
• Manages claims; identifies and resolves potential claims with subcontractors/suppliers
• Participates in project coordination meetings
• Assists Estimator as needed
• Ensures adherence to insurance, safety and tax regulations
• Monitors and ensures quality control
• Works with Superintendent to ensure jobs have safe working conditions and that safe work practices are in place
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with owners, architects and clients
• Fosters team camaraderie; mentors Superintendents and other field personnel; assures each person understands their role on the project
• Documents best practices to share with other projects; ensure best construction methods are being used
• Directs and ensures timely completion of project close-out activities
• Protects and promotes the interests of the Company; ensures all compensation for work performed is received
• Champions skill development of assigned resources through training and performance appraisals
• Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, values and goals
• Performs additional assignments as directed

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering or related field and fifteen years of managerial and supervisory experience in the construction industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Extensive knowledge of construction methods and materials, costing, scheduling and estimating
• Prior experience in managing projects over $10 million in value
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
• Ability to think ahead and plan over a one-to two-year time span
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
• Strong customer orientation
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team player
• Commitment to company values

Reporting to this position: Assistant PM, Superintendent, Field Engineer, Carpenter, Laborer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Ability to Commute:

• Norfolk, VA 23513 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Norfolk, VA 23513: Relocate before starting work (Required)
• Work Location: In person