Self Perform Project Manager - Cosand Construction Company

Ideal Candidate Profile – Cosand Construction (Self Perform Project Manager)

Title: Self Perform Project Manager Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota

About Cosand Construction:
Cosand Construction has been providing general contracting and subcontracting services in the Sioux Falls area since January 2013.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to provide high-quality projects to meet the ever-changing needs of homes or businesses. We accomplish this mission by holding three core company values: building, adapting, and growing.

Cosand Construction offers a wide variety of services in both residential and commercial settings, and has performed work in new construction homes, remodels, as well as work in healthcare facilities, schools, and casinos.

Residential

• ?  New Construction General Contracting
• ?  Remodel General Contracting
• ?  Rough Carpentry – framing, backing, sheathing

• ?  Finish Carpentry – including trim, doors, windows, siding

  Commercial

• ?  Commercial New Construction General Contracting
• ?  Commercial Remodels General Contracting
• ?  Commercial Rough Carpentry – framing, roof blocking, sheathing
• ?  Commercial Finish Carpentry – casework install, trim, hollow-metal/wood doors and hardware install

• ?  Commercial Specialties Install – toilet accessories, wall protection, flag poles, car lifts, trash chutes, fire extinguisher cabinets, fire extinguishers, lockers

  The Cosand Construction Value Proposition:

  Cosand Construction is made up of a highly diverse and skilled set of carpenters who are there to present customer needs to the many different subcontractors. Cosand has team members who are focused on getting the right people in the right positions to work on the customer’s project from start to finish.

Job Description – Self Perform Project Manager Expectations/Responsibilities:

Employee Management:

• ?  Supervise and coordinate the activities with foreman
• ?  Ensure that all employees adhere to company policies and safety standards.
• ?  Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to improve productivity and quality. Quarterly conversations with field staff.

• ?  Schedule manpower with operations manager

  Project Management:

• ?  Oversee multiple projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• ?  Manage projects where we act as a subcontractor, ensuring seamless coordination with general contractors.
• ?  Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.

• ?  Coordinate material procurement and subcontractor deliveries.

  Estimating:

• ?  Prepare detailed project estimates, including materials, labor, and equipment costs.
• ?  Review and analyze estimates prepared by others to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• ?  Present estimates to clients and negotiate contracts as needed.

  Client and Contractor Relations:

• ?  Serve as the primary point of contact for general contractors and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• ?  Foster and maintain strong relationships with general contractors to ensure successful project outcomes.
• ?  Address any issues or concerns promptly to ensure client satisfaction. Quality Control:
• ?  Ensure all work is performed to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.

• ?  Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and compliance with project specifications.

  Reporting and Documentation:

• ?  Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and project logs (RFIs/Submittals).
• ?  Provide regular project updates to senior management and stakeholders. 

Ideal Candidate Characteristics:

The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and productive. The candidate must be able to work independently with minimal direction and oversight, but also collaborate effectively. The candidate must develop a broad understanding of the business, comprehend established best practices, and be dedicated to meeting the high level of customer service expected of all members of Cosand Construction. Adaptability to constantly shifting priorities and comfortability with change is required to execute a multitude of transactions. Creativity and ingenuity are desired for continuous enhancements and improvements in the role.

• ?  Energy & Drive: A self-starter driven by a sense of urgency; ambitious, proactive, disciplined, and diligent. Demonstrates the initiative to make things happen, has a “can-do” attitude.
• ?  Independence: Takes charge of own work plans: autonomous, organized, planful and goal- oriented. Excellent at managing time and organizing workflow.
• ?  Problem Solving & Decision Making: Demonstrates sound judgment and reasoning. Able to generate and evaluate options. Numerical, abstract, and critical thinking skills. Has an intellectual curiosity to “figure things out.”
• ?  Competitiveness: Driven to compete, win, and to be the best; assertive, tenacious, focused, tough, agile and action oriented. Sees work as a series of challenges and objectives/goals to be exceeded. Is resilient and persistent. Maintains an “I will find a way” mindset.
• ?  Customer Focus: Builds rapport quickly. Genuine interest in helping customers and/or prospects succeed: understands their economic and value drivers. Able to support sales team’s efforts to tailor solutions to meet customer/prospects needs. Focused on moving toward the “close”.
• ?  Continual Learning: Desire to discover and understand, curious, inquisitive, questioning, and observant. Seeks out answers and solutions to problems. Willing and able to learn from experiences and apply to new situations.
• ?  Communication: Clear and articulate in conversation with others. A good listener and able to be confident, assertive, and straight forward with others. When using written communications (letters/emails) the candidate must have the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner paying attention to detail, word choice, grammar, etiquette, punctation, and spelling.
• ?  Interpersonal: Maintains a very positive presence with others: engaging, sociable, optimistic, and friendly. Builds trust and respect easily while maintaining professionalism. Comfortable with many types of people. Connects quickly.
• ?  Technology: Comfortable with latest technology and tools. Leverages systems and resources to maximize job performance (Must be proficient and comfortable utilizing most Microsoft applications such as OneNote, Excel, Outlook and Word).

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

Qualifications

• ?  Acts with integrity and professionalism.
• ?  Proven experience as a Project Manager in the carpentry or construction industry.
• ?  Strong knowledge of carpentry techniques, materials, and tools.
• ?  Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• ?  Proficient in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• ?  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• ?  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• ?  Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

• ?  Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

  Training:

? All Cosand employees will be trained in their level of employment and safety requirements, this will include on-the-job training as well as classroom training when it applies. Cosand Construction will provide all the safety equipment and PPE that is needed for the task at hand.

Compensation & Benefits:

? Compensation:
o Base: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 year
o Bonus: Profit Sharing based on Managed Projects

? Benefits:

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