Proj Mgr -Construction

Manages mid to large construction projects, serving as the primary contact for owners/agencies. Coordinates with construction superintendents for crew and equipment needs, manages subcontractors, and prepares/updates project schedules. Establishes and manages project budgets, working with the contract administrator for job cost and billing. Assists in preparing prime and subcontract bids, including takeoff, estimating, and subcontractor solicitation. Oversees job close-out documentation. Essential Functions • Becomes familiar with the requirements of the contract and with the general provisions of the owner/ agency. • Performs plan quantity take-off and visits the site. Identifies each trade that must be subcontracted. Determines the scope of work involved by each trade. • Prepares preliminary project bid schedule. • Assists estimating team in preparing the bid in a timely manner. • Develops bid schedule into project schedule which is updated monthly and shared with owner/ agency, superintendent, project staff, and subcontractors. • Prepares subcontracts and purchase order agreements in coordination with the contract administrator. • Schedules and attends the preconstruction conference. Prepares and facilitates all the required submittals. • Prepares a cost budget for the construction superintendent and monitors job progress. • Prepares, monitors and updates job cost information. • Participates in monthly project status reviews and quarterly project forecasts. Negotiates change order requests. • Assists in preparing progress billings and approves quantities for payment to subcontractors, suppliers and all contract A/P. • Prepares final contract closeout including monitoring final payment quantities and retention billing. • Negotiates all claims and disputes along with the Operations Manager. • Keeps abreast of professional and technical developments to maintain and improve knowledge and skills needed for superior job performance and to improve operational efficiencies. • Other duties may be assigned as required. Critical Competencies • Customer Focus - Builds positive customer relationships and gains trust and respect, prioritizing their needs and using feedback to improve products and services. • Results oriented - Sets challenging goals (individual and organizational) and tracks performance against these goals. Ensures that all projects/tasks are completed on schedule and within budget. • Communication - Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening and adapting the message to the audience. • Negotiation Skills - Able to effectively communicate and persuade while understanding both their own and the other party's perspectives to reach mutually beneficial agreements. • Planning and Scheduling - Effective planning of repair procedures, scheduling work considering resource availability, and maintaining necessary inventory. • Problem Solving - Identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills. Finds practical solutions, implements fixes, and adapts to unexpected challenges. • Strategic Agility - Adapts to change, makes quick decisions, and balances short-term priorities with long-term vision.