Construction Project Manager - Custom Specialties

Job Summary:    

The Construction Project Manager’s responsibilities include implementation of the overall project plan for construction activities, delivering projects on time and within budget. This individual will work closely with the client providing status updates on schedules and costs as well as all customer and internal documentation and reports. The Project Manager will be responsible for invoicing and change order documentation. This role must work with all internal and external resources to coordinate and track progress of construction projects according to established schedules and margins.

We are looking for one (1) Construction Project Manager but open to location based on skills set and experience level. 

Duties and Expectations:

• Manage all aspects of the project lifecycle including overseeing project quality, compliance, budgets and schedule 
• Manage documentation and billing, such as purchase orders, change orders, RFI’s, substitution requests, drawing and specification approvals and close out documents 
• Build and maintain customer relationships 
• Coordinate meetings to facilitate progress, focusing on meeting established schedules 
• Work to understand the changing needs of the customer; negotiate pricing with a contractual focus to ensure we protect the company’s interests 
• Manage projects successfully by working with estimating, production and field operations to find cost effective ways to meet a specified gross profit 
• Communicate regularly to both internal departments, external resources and to the external customer 
• Inform all parties of issues and concerns throughout as well as celebrating and communicating success 
• Handle customer billing; create and submit Schedule of Values and invoice details for submission to customer and AIA invoicing  
• Maintain database records and information throughout the project 
• Order products, materials and arrange shipments as needed         
• Ability to manage multiple multi-million-dollar projects and programs 
• Create and manage logic-based project schedules, resources and budgets 
• Read and interpret construction drawings including but not limited to architectural, mechanical, electrical and structural 
• Negotiate with vendors and subcontractors 
• Assist in documenting project phases and creating summary reports 
• Partner with field personnel to ensure proper execution onsite 
• Research vendors for pricing, coverage, and availability 
• Complete project close-out documents 
• Create and track purchase order submissions 
• Provide timely project status updates to management 
• Moderate Travel required. 

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and/or experience. Construction Management degrees are preferred. 
• 5 years of project management experience for a general contractor, retail/restaurant remodel and multi-site rollout experience is preferred. 
• Sign experience for large one-off custom project or multi-site sign program experience would be ideal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tracking software. 
• Demonstrated ability to interface successfully with a dedicated team of customers and employees from Project Management, Sales, Finance/Accounting, and execution resources. 

We are a leading sign company in the U.S. and provide an attractive benefits package:

• Health & Wellbeing Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match   
• Leading Edge Tools & Technology
• YMCA Health & Fitness Membership
• Education & Advancement Opportunities
• Incentive Programs
• Charitable Contributions Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Profit Sharing
• And More! 

Jones Sign Company is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse workplace that promotes a culture of trust, respect, and transparent communication.