Commercial Project Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Has a solid understanding of construction safety practices. Has full ability to stop work if unsafe conditions exist and reports concerns to the Project Superintendent and Safety department.
• Understands all trades, including MEP, and has strong knowledge of ground up construction.
• Conducts constructability reviews as design progresses and develops conceptual and detailed quantity survey estimates.
• Assists preconstruction department with solicitation of subcontractor proposals, development of subcontractor bid packages, review of subcontractor scopes and pricing, and preparation of project estimate.
• Accurately and efficiently prepares detailed schedules, making adjustments as needed.
• Forecasts costs throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Understands different delivery methods and contract types and able to foster and maintain construction management, design-build, and design-assist relationships.
• Provides guidance and oversight to project team members responsible for project documentation and regularly verifies for accuracy and deficiencies.
• Supervises the submittal process, identifying and resolving any high impact issues that occur.
• Makes subcontractor selection and manages entire subcontract process. Can negotiate and resolve nearly all subcontractor issues and knows when to include higher level team members from both sides.
• Trains, mentors, coaches, and evaluates Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Develops financial management skills by reviewing financial statements with Senior Team Leadership.
• Understands and monitors construction insurance and bonding process.
• Develops project-specific punchlist approach and integrates owner, CM, and designers into the program. Arranges and attends the punchlist walkthrough.
• Manages project closeout from beginning to end.
• Monitors costs on Self-Performed Work, developing mitigating measures as needed.
• Understands and manages all costs associated with a change request.
• Partners with the Safety Director and Quality Control Director to manage and ensure compliance with each program’s policies, protocols, and government regulations for all projects.
• Ensures a harassment-free workplace for all employees.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Minimum required – Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum required – 8-10 years experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to use and implement new tools and technologies, such as Viewpoint, Bluebeam, and other Building Information Models (BIM) software.
• Knowledge of local markets with ability to develop and maintain business relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including delivering clear and persuasive presentations.
• Basic understanding of construction finance, scheduling, engineering, estimating, and purchasing processes and techniques.
• Able to read, comprehend, and interpret contracts, drawings, blueprints, specifications, schedules, and scopes of work.