Project Manager

PROJECT MANAGER

Why Merus?

Formerly known as Al. Neyer, Merus combines more than 130 years of commercial real estate expertise with an integrated team of company owners. We specialize in the construction, development, ownership, and management of a diverse portfolio of real estate assets across a growing footprint in the eastern U.S.

We’re all owners here. This not only sets us apart but deeply influences our culture and operations. Every team member demonstrates a deeper sense of ownership and accountability — in both their daily tasks and the collective success of the organization. Learn more about our culture at www.merus1894.com.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Project Manager is the overall project leader and has complete responsibility for his/her projects, starting at initial client contact and ending when the project closeout is completed. The PM ensures that their projects meet all internal and external expectations for client satisfaction, budget, timing, quality and safety.

Essential Job Functions

• Leader in maintaining positive client relations throughout the project's design, construction, and closeout cycles
• Review preliminary and final designs and shop drawings for construction feasibility, efficiency, and conformance with project objectives
• Maintains subcontractor relations through the solicitation, evaluation, award, design, construction and closeout phases
• Provide sufficient oversight and instruction to the project superintendent to ensure that the project meets its goals and the company's standards for safety, quality, efficiency, and corporate image. This may require on-site management
• Estimates, quotes, and negotiates all change orders with the client, subject to supervisor’s approval as needed
• Leads and coordinates meetings as needed with the client, design team, superintendents, and service partners
• Manages project budget control, billing, and close-out processes, as well as project communications and documentation
• Participates in development, Design/Build, and/or lease sales efforts
• Ensures that the preliminary design, estimate, and proposal conform to the client's needs and expectations for budget, aesthetics, scope, and schedule.
• Assist in negotiations of construction contract terms with clients.
• Engage A&E Group, communicate, and assist in managing design to meet project requirements and goals.
• Pre-qualify or engage subcontractors and suppliers as required.
• Monitor project performance (i.e. design, buy-out, schedule finance etc.)
• Point responsibility for monitoring the financial performance of the assigned projects.
• Develops and maintains project schedule
• Develops and participates in project quality control plan
• Maintains project documentation, including meeting minutes, RFI’s, and drawing logs
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously

Essential Competencies

• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Directs Work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Manages Conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Position Requirements

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in conceptual estimating.
• Familiar with Design/Build delivery.
• Ability to analyze data and make recommendations.
• Ability to perform time-sensitive tasks concurrently
• Ability to communicate professionally with others, including Planning commissions/other government bodies.
• Ability to coordinate outside vendors.

Qualifications and Experience

• Successfully completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum 5 years construction experience, post Bachelor’s Degree.
• Multifamily and design build experience is preferred.
• Experience with computerized project management tools (i.e., scheduling, job cost, bid analysis software packages)

Safety Hazard of the Job

Normal safety hazards associated with office work, and with occasional observational visits to construction sites.

Physical Demands

The moderate physical effort required to sit, bend, stoop, lift, walk and climb. Maximum unassisted lift is 25 lbs. Average lift is less than 10 lbs. Requires ability to use a keyboard and monitor. Also requires the ability to communicate verbally, both in person and on the telephone. Must be able to drive to and from job sites.

Environmental Requirements

Moderate to extreme outdoor conditions. Above average noise levels. Protective equipment is required. Average inside office environment. Average office noise levels. No personal protective equipment is required. Ambient temperature is between 68F and 76F.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and other management as required. This job description is not a contract or offer for employment, and either you or Merus may terminate employment at any time for any reason.