Project Manager (Construction) - Highland Group LLC

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for organizing and effectively executing the administrative activities that facilitate the efficient and successful completion of construction projects. 

You will be responsible for the activities on specific projects in preparation of construction management scopes, and determining levels of effort for its execution.  The position manages all aspects associated with the construction administration of construction projects; project budgets, schedules, supply chain management, customer service, Project Superintendent, etc. .  As Project Manager, you will be responsible for producing quality deliverables on-time and within budget. 

Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Review and understand drawings and specifications to become completely familiar with the project scope of work
• Serve as the main point of contact for the Engineer and Architect.
• Work with Pre-Construction and Field Supervision to identify and implement all contract deliverables, quality testing, and reporting requirements.
• Create staging, logistics, and phasing plan for project.
• Work with awarded Subcontractors to align on schedule, budget, changes in scope, logistics, daily planning and weekly look-aheads.
• Responsible for project startup, including obtaining permits and licenses and managing jobsite mobilization.
• Work with field management to generate job specific safety plan for the project.
• Facilitate subcontractor pre-mobilization/startup meetings.
• Issue and administer subcontracts (payments, insurance, bond, safety, haz-com, etc.) and purchase orders for multiple trades.
• Assist in development, planning, and updating of overall project schedule. Attend/direct regular job scheduling meetings.
• Lead responsibility for project quality control plan implementation and compliance.
• Prioritize, review and expedite submittals.
• Expedite material deliveries according to project schedule requirements.
• Understand quantity updating and work with Superintendents to maintain accurate labor forecasts.
• Develop and administer subcontractor and purchase order change orders.
• Review projections, labor reports, safety documents, and schedules on a monthly basis.
• Review and approve material/equipment invoices according to project budget.
• Prepare payment requests and monitor collections.
• Meet with city and state agencies to review project and inspections.
• Attend OAC progress meetings and create monthly status reports.
• Enter and update information in project management software (job status reports, projections, change orders, and RFI’s).
• Manage and oversee job close-out documentation and procedures (closeout documents, final job report, and final accounting).
• Mentor and train assistant project managers and co-op/intern students.

Education/Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 3 -5 years of commercial construction experience
• Able to perform Assistant Project Manager duties proficiently
• Experience managing all aspects of construction projects including architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical
• Basic understanding of financial accounting systems
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Conflict resolution skills
  
• Superior organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• High energy level, self-motivated and directed, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to solve constantly evolving problems while working with a team to find a solution that is best for the project/team