Project Managers are responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing the entire process of construction projects. Responsible for creating budgets and timelines, delegating tasks to subcontractors, and collaborating with other professionals working to complete the project. Construction project managers ensure that all construction projects are completed on time and under budget.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facilitate project kick off meeting with sales, construction, and the customer to confirm project requirements.
- Create and enter project budgets, timelines and other project details into the project database.
- Participate in project team meetings with representatives from construction, engineering, design, and manufacturing and provide update on the status of assigned projects.
- Coordinate and follow up with construction, sub-contractors, manufacturing, design, or other internal or external contacts as needed to ensure projects progress according to the established timeline and budget.
- Assist as needed with coordination of equipment rentals, freight, shipment of small packages, etc. to ensure the project is completed on time.
- Keep manager apprised of any problems that may delay or negatively impact the project budget.
- Work with sales and estimating as needed to prepare quotes and resolve customer issues.
- Close out projects to include updating of ERP and request for invoicing.
- Follow up with customer to confirm and resolve any issues related the project that may be delaying payment.
Share in our Core Values
Our core values are the cornerstone on which we build our business, a belief that doesn’t change. They are the driving force behind our mission. These core values define our company’s culture and provide guidance for all of our daily business decisions. The values that we believe make our company great are:
- Safety is always our highest priority.
- Employees are our greatest strength.
- Committed to customer satisfaction.
- Act with integrity.
- Strive for excellence.
- Deliver positive results.
- Perform with a sense of urgency.
- Be socially and environmentally responsible.
- Lead by example.
- Train for improvement.
- Innovate for better solutions.
- Never give up.
Competencies:
- Communication skills: able to articulate thoughts clearly both verbally and in writing
- Composure – keeps cool under pressure; able to effectively shift gears without being thrown off balance
- Computer skills – proficiency with MS Office
- Drive for Results – follows up and pushes for results to ensure project progresses according to schedule; ensures resolution to problems that potentially delay the project
- Problem solving – anticipates and develops solutions to help head off problems that could delay the project
- Project Management: develops and leads implementation of project plan; coordinates the project team; ensures project progresses on schedule and within budget
- Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans
- Teamwork: Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to other’s view; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, business, or related field preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in project management
- Previous industry experience a plus
- Strong IT experience including exceptional Excel skills and full Microsoft Office Suite products.
Training/Certifications/Other
- PMP certification a plus
Required Travel:
- Limited