Job Details
We are a national firm specializing in design-build construction. Based in the southeast, but with a national reach, we have more than 40 years' experience in designing and constructing vital projects for our customers. Our team of engineers and construction management professionals strives to provide the best service in the construction industry.
We are currently seeking a Construction Project Manager to be based in the Charleston, WV area. The Project Manager (PM) initiates and coordinates all aspects of the construction process, including hiring contractors and working with engineers, architects, vendors, and working with in-house carpentry and concrete crews. Responsible for overseeing project development from start to finish. The PM builds long term relationships with customers serving their needs in the construction and engineering world.
This role will support projects throughout West Virginia and eastern Kentucky.
Essential Functions
- Manages multiple projects at various stages of work.
- Consults with customers to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structures or renovations, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs and construction schedules.
- Administers construction contracts and conducts progress meetings as driven by the customer to monitor the job s performance and safety schedule.
- Coordinates with the in-house design team to generate drawings used for the pricing of work and the construction of the project.
- Works with the owner to ensure their design and budget goals are met.
- Oversees the process of preparing drawings and specification documents for the project and design review.
- Collaborates with the estimating department on the advertisement and bidding of projects.
- Responsible for ensuring all state and local permits and licenses are obtained.
- Responsible for managing the financial aspects of the job internally and with sub-contractors.
- Responsible for coordinating the billing of jobs and tracking payments from owners.
- Works with superintendents to monitor construction progress, including worker productivity and compliance with building and safety codes.
- Demonstrates overall understanding of the project by generating schedules that address the development of the project, including design/engineering, bidding, buy out, construction, and close out.
- Reacts to challenges that can arise from weather or owner requested changes and finds solutions to minimize delay to the project.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills
- Excellent project and budget management skills
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high quality content
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to meet stated customer-initiated deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to adapt to rapid changes in schedule and design
Education and Experience
- Bachelor s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
- Five to ten years of project management experience.
- 10+ years of experience in the construction industry.
- Industrial construction and healthcare construction experience required.