What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Woodward Design+Build?
Job Title: Project Manger
Location: Lower Alabama/Florida Panhandle
About Us:
For over 100 years, Woodward Design Build has been a regional leader in the design and construction industry. Headquartered in New Orleans, Woodward’s culture encourages innovation alongside accountability and offers challenging career opportunities. We are looking for talented Project Manager candidates to lead in the areas of construction management, including but not limited to procurement and buy-out scheduling, document control, cost and change management, and project team support in the Lower Alabama and Florida Panhandle area. The Project Manager will work closely with Woodward’s Gulf Coast Project Executive and/or Senior Project Manager on project related matters and with Woodward’s Gulf Coast Market Leader (located in Mobile, AL) on project pursuits.
Woodward offers a supportive, rigorous, value-driven work environment and a wide range of exciting projects that will keep you challenged, motivated, and growing in your career.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage and control of the total scope of services as defined in each project’s contract documents
• Thoroughly understand the project contract and execute the project accordingly.
• Develop and train personnel assigned to the Project Manager (Project Engineer and/or Assistant Project Manager)
• Negotiate, award, and prepare subcontracts, contract purchase orders, change orders, and change order requests
• Ensure preparation and implementation of project cost codes
• Review the subcontract pre-billing worksheets, pay estimate breakdowns and monthly progress payment request, and monitor payment receipts and disbursements
• Work with the Project Superintendent to create and regularly update a detailed construction schedule
• Review submittal data for conformance with the project documents
• Manage the Request for Information process
• Review and monitor all construction phase documents for conformance with the budget and schedule. Create and maintain pertinent project manager logs
• Conduct weekly on-site job meetings with documented meeting minutes
• Monitor and enforce Woodward’s safety program
• Promote the growth and development of client, subcontractor, and Woodward relationships
• Ability to perform job duties by following Woodward’s core values (Reliability, Courage, Teamwork, Determination, and Humility)
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field preferred
• 5 years of experience in construction project management
• Fundamental knowledge of computer operations and the following applications: Procore, Microsoft Project or P6 scheduler, Microsoft Office 360 Apps, and Bluebeam
• Excellent organizational and strategic thinking abilities
Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift and or push/pull objects between 0 and 50 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours as needed
• Ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and efficient manner
• Functional vision for both near and distance viewing, including depth perception and peripheral vision
• Ability to read and comprehend written materials, including emails and company policies
• Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions and conversations.
Benefits:
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
Salary is commensurate with experience, together with a competitive benefits package. Join us for a more collaborative approach to the built environment. Qualified candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and a list of projects you previously worked on.