What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Construction Project Manager position at Cooper Construction Company, Inc.?
Cooper Construction Company is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to work full time in Flat Rock, NC. In this role you will plan and supervise a wide range of commercial construction projects from beginning to end, ensuring that projects are completed within time and budgetary constraints. Applicants must be well-versed in in all construction methodologies and procedures (ie: Design-Build, CM@Risk, Public Bid, Negotiated, etc.) and be able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Controlling the time, cost and quality of commercial construction projects.
- Planning and coordinating all aspects of the construction process, including hiring subcontractors and working with engineers, architects and vendors.
- Negotiating and writing contracts, purchase orders and change orders.
- Determining the scheduling of different phases of a construction project based on established deadlines.
- Overseeing and securing all permitting with local municipalities.
- Securing the delivery or materials and equipment to construction sites.
- Maintaining timely and accurate customer billing, including setting up a schedule of values, as well as correspondence with the customer both written, verbally as well as electronically.
- Confer with Building Superintendents to monitor construction progress, including worker productivity and compliance with building and safety codes.
- Resolve problems that arise due to inclement weather, emergencies, or other issues that may cause delays.
- Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports.
Successful candidates should have the following knowledge, skills and capabilities:
- Minimum 5 year proven experience in proper, safe, construction procedures - commercial construction experience preferred.
- BA in engineering, building science, construction management or relevant field.
- Must be detail-oriented, customer focused, organized; possess a sense of urgency.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Ability to exercise prudent judgement in the absence of supervisors.
- Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality and sensitivity.
- Ability to be a team player with leadership abilities.
Cooper Construction offers competitive salary and benefits including commission opportunity, vacation, vehicle, health insurance and retirement.Qualified candidates should send in a resume, cover letter and three references.