Project Manager

Job Description

About the Company

First Construction honors and encourages diversity. We value employees who contribute to our organization, which embraces a variety of thinking and perspectives. This organization believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his / her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

About the Role

It is the responsibility of the Project Manager to organize, supervise and coordinate the project and the onsite staff (daily communication with superintendents on each operating project is expected) in order to complete the work on schedule, within the budget and to the quality of workmanship specified. It is also his / her responsibility to serve as the First Construction representative on the owner-architect-builder team. In the performance of this function, it is the Project Manager’s responsibility to protect and promote First Construction’s interests in all matters and to do whatever is reasonably necessary to execute his / her duties and responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, the following.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Oversee all onsite and offsite construction to monitor compliance with building and safety.
• Coordinate and direct superintendents and subcontractors.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
• Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licenses.
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties / vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties / vendors.
• Meet at regular intervals with the owner and architect to keep them currently advised on the status of cost versus budget and the progress of the work.
• Have a complete and thorough knowledge and understanding of the contract documents, the general contract and the subcontracts.
• Review all drawings and specifications prior to beginning construction, for design deficiencies, impractical details and possible code violations, and through a meeting with the architect, bring them to a resolution.
• Produce, establish and maintain a project schedule, incorporating dates and times for owner decisions, availability of design information, procurement of materials and subcontracts, lead times for fabrications, and field installation.
• Utilize skills to run multiple projects as efficiently as possible.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Establish and maintain First Construction’s administrative procedure as they relate to the project. More specifically this requires :
• Applications for payment to the owner are properly submitted, payment is promptly received and funds are properly disbursed.
• President is informed as to the progress of the project, its financial status and current owner-architect relations.
• Requirements pertinent to insurance, safety, labor relations and state or federal government wage or employment regulations are met.
• Reporting and forecasting of cost through a cost value reconciliation format is achieved on an accurate and timely basis.
• Ensure that additional project costs are submitted and accounted for in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements