Project Manager - Commercial Construction

About Leo

Leo is a portfolio of trusted service companies operating under one brand. Our family includes Academy Access Solutions, First Choice Facilities, Caliber, CLM, Impact, and others - all Powered by Leo.

By operating as one team, we invest in our people, systems, and shared ways of working, while continuing to support the local teams and relationships that define our businesses. The result is consistent, reliable service and more opportunity for our people to grow and make an impact.

Summary

This position is responsible for representing the Company to clients and vendors on any range of subjects related to a project. This position is the lead contact and makes decisions on behalf of the client from inception to conclusion. The Project Manager participates in the conceptual development of a project and oversees its organization, scheduling, and implementation. Projects include but are not limited to capital improvements, remodels, etc. This position works as a liaison between all vendors and coordinates, directs, and provides budgetary support for all activities concerned with the project.

We are open to in-person and hybrid candidates. Preference may be given to candidates located in our key Northeast markets such as PA, NJ, NY due to the high volume of projects and proximity to our operating companies in this region.

Responsibilities

Estimating

• Projects and controls construction costs by collecting and studying information
• Understand project specifications and ensures they are met and maintains customers complete satisfaction
• Prepares project budget and scope from review with client/sales team. Set up site walks to review and meet with service providers to identify in field scope and assist in developing proposals within requested turn around time.
• Evaluates offers to purchase by costing changes, additions, and site requirements.
• Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price
• Having both an entrepreneurial and customer service mindset on selling projects, we aim to make our clients’ lives easier and be a one stop shop.

Coordinating

• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements, setting priorities.
• Coordinates with Senior Project Managers to schedule labor, equipment and material to accomplish production schedules within established budgets. Maintains strict adherence to any established schedules and budgets
• Maintains continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Coordinate the use of labor, equipment, materials and other resources with other divisions as needed
• This position may require supervision of employees, keeping attendance records, enforcing proper uniform and safety equipment use, and approving time cards (i.e. PPE)

Proficiencies

• Analyzing Information
• Developing Budgets
• Vendor Relationships
• Reporting Skills
• Estimating
• Decision Making

Education/Experience.

College-level degree in Construction Management or related field with 3 years minimum work experience in multi-faceted commercial construction projects ranging from trades like paving, concrete, grounds & landscaping, storm water drainage, and other exterior services. To perform this job successfully, an individual must have proven management skills and proficiency in MS Office and work order management systems.