Junior Construction Project Manager

A Construction Project Manager, is responsible for overseeing the renovation and construction process for buildings and other pieces of infrastructure such as healthcare facilities including skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and medical office buildings.

Their duties include design coordination, upholding the use of quality materials and procedures, adhering to budgets to complete tasks or purchase materials and reviewing contracts to make sure that current practices align with the company’s expectations.

Aside from the primary duty of overseeing a construction project, a Construction Project Manager will have other duties and responsibilities as well.

Collaborate with engineers, architects and others on project scope and design.

• Work closely with Architects and Engineers to establish the requirements for the construction.
• Perform takeoffs to generate estimates for project budgets based on preliminary drawings.
• Conduct an in-depth analysis of the project to come up with the budget and deliverables.
• Prepare reports on the project.
• Comply with safety and building codes as well as legal requirements.
• Procure necessary materials, equipment, and resources required for successful project execution.
• Establish risk factors, then manage and mitigate them to ensure the construction goes on smoothly.
• Compile necessary documentation to secure all requisite building permits.
• Manage and supervise multiple projects along with their respective subcontractors.
• Oversee the construction process, ensuring adherence to project plans, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to project team members, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Review invoices, change orders, and other financial documentation related to the project.
• Updating stakeholders on the construction status,
• Conduct and regular site visits throughout the construction process, including bid walks, preconstruction walks, ongoing inspections, punch walks, and project closeouts.

Create project closeout documentation and oversee the project turnover process.

Coordinate completion of the project and turnover. A quality Construction Project Manager should be capable of managing a project from start to finish and allocating resources accordingly.

Writing proposals and budget plans, along with documentation of the project is an important aspect

• Technical skills to interpret construction methods, contracts and drawings of the project
• Solid grasp of building compliance and safety regulations
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures including making financial projections
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Project.

Applicants should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in construction, architecture, engineering or a related field to be considered for this job.

A master’s degree in construction related concentration is an added advantage, but not necessary. Priority is often given to candidates with project management or construction management certifications, especially a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.

A quality candidate should have at least 3 years on-job experience in a verifiable construction project. Ideally, the candidate should also possess managerial skills acquired while working under a Contractor, Construction Manager or another expert in the construction industry.

Previous experience as a Contractor, Architect or Engineer in a construction project is a plus. An in-depth knowledge of construction procedures, building and safety compliance and sound financial estimation skills are a must.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.