Construction Site Project Manager

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm that provides forensic consulting, engineering design, construction management, claims & dispute resolution, and environmental solutions to insurance carriers, sureties, law firms, real estate owners, property managers, public agencies, and commercial clients.

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Job Description

Vertex is seeking an experienced Construction Site Project Manager to help deliver critical projects. Join our team if you thrive in a fast-paced environment, implementing construction projects and overseeing their progress daily on behalf of the Owner.

• Work in close coordination with the assigned Project Manager (PM) and understand the obligations of the OPM contract to deliver first-class project representation for projects.
• Become intimately familiar with the requirements of the contract, plans, and specifications (Contract Documents) and ensure compliance with all documents.
• Understand the status of submittals, shop drawings, etc., and ensure quick access to all approved submittals.
• Communicate closely with the Architect and owner facilities personnel and coordinate communications with Contractors and other consultants.
• Assist Architect and PM in approving monthly progress requisitions and proposed change orders. Where appropriate, track all time and material slips to ensure accurate quantities for approval.
• Monitor all onsite activities including all deliveries, manpower levels, work activities, site visits, and directions, and accurately complete the Daily Report to indicate the status of all these events.
• Oversee the operations of the General Contractor / CM to ensure compliance with Contract Documents and that project is properly supervised by GC / CM including the requirement that GC implement a comprehensive safety plan.
• Work to resolve any issues that may be under the control of the Owner or Architect to ensure that GC / CM is not delayed in the progress of the work.
• Provide first line of inspection for all Quality Assurance requirements including inspection of all materials and workmanship.
• Utilize QA / QC to make appropriate entries and manage all outstanding issues to minimize open issues and ensure compliance.
• Follow up with architects and sub-consultants to resolve any non-conforming work and document architects' direction.
• Analyze and review Contractor's CPM schedule and updates and track job site progress. Advise PM of all possible deviations and work creatively with Contractor to implement any necessary recovery schedules.
• Liaison with Building Inspection officials, Fire Department and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction and accompanying officials during periodic inspections.
• Manage relations with neighbors and work cooperatively to address concerns generated by construction.
• Manage the work of the commissioning agent and other independent agents to complete their scope of work. Coordinate the installation of furniture and technology vendors.
• Assure that all closeout requirements are met by Contractor including scheduling all owner staff for training, cataloging and transferring O&M manuals, accurately updating as-built documents, and monitoring completion of all punch list activities.

Qualifications

Education

B.S. degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but not required with similar relevant experience

Years of Experience

5+ years of construction superintendence or construction project management with specific onsite experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
• Knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process
• Familiarity with construction management software packages such as Procore or similar preferred
• Competent in conflict and crisis management
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Experience with podium construction and multi-level wood frame construction
• Experience working in a healthcare environment is strongly preferred, but not required

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