Project Manager

Job purpose

The Project Manager's primary responsibility is overall management and execution of assigned contracts including Bid-Build/Design-Build Contracts with Public or Private Owners through all phases of construction including bidding, planning/project startup, construction, and post construction/project closeout.

Duties and responsibilities

• Attend Project Hand-off meeting with Estimating Department
• Setup and attend Pre-Construction meeting with Owner.
• Chair Pre-Construction meeting with Unions
• Prepare/Review/Approve initial Subcontracts and Purchase Orders
• Review/Approve Lease Agreements for field office(s). Set up business license if necessary.
• Ensure distribution of Project Plans, Specifications, Standards Plans, Job Special Provisions, Phase Listing, Direct Cost Reports, Plan Revisions, etc. and maintain throughout construction.
• Develop and maintain a high-performance team through training, coaching and mentoring. Provide regular feedback with team members and assist with performance evaluations.
• Ensure pre-construction photos, videos, and documentation work is completed prior to beginning work.
• Chair/Participate in pre-activity meetings for larger items of work.
• Manage project costs and profitability.
  • Review manpower and equipment utilization (weekly)
  • Prepare and distribute project financial projections (monthly)
  • Chair cost review meetings with project supervisors (bi-weekly)
  • Prepare/Review/Approve Proposed Change Orders
  • Distribute Change Orders to Contract Manager
  • Submit invoice to the Owner if required and distribute to Accounting Department (monthly/bi-monthly)
• Review/Approve timecards for accuracy
• Provide Weekly Report to Executives
• Prepare/Submit RFI's (as necessary)
• Enter/Approve Subcontract Payments (monthly/bi-monthly) and Supplier Invoices.
• Develop/Review/Submit Value Engineering ideas and proposals.
• Coordinate with Operations Managers including Survey, Quality Control, Structures, Concrete, Transportation, etc. (as necessary)
• Attend/participate in Project Manager Meetings (bi-weekly)
• Co-chair Progress/Partnering Meetings with Owner (weekly)
• Assist with set up of initial CPM Schedule including activities, durations, logic. Provide update data for CPM Schedule updates and review Logic/Relationships with Scheduler (monthly)
• Participate in 3-week look ahead schedule review (weekly)
• Prepare/Submit DBE Reports (quarterly)
• Prepare/Submit Employment Utilization Reports (monthly)
• Review/Submit disciplinary reports to HR
• Terminate any/all Lease Agreements, Bonds, Permits, Utilities at Field Office(s)
• Chair final project cost review/post project review meetings with project team, estimators, and executives
• Complete final project completion tasks (i.e. as-built plans, certs, final quantities/change orders, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• 6+ years of construction experience
• Field Engineer and/or Superintendent experience is required
• OSHA 30 Hour
• CPR & First Aid
• Proven ability to fulfill requirements for complex projects including, but not limited to, bid/award, planning, design (if necessary), construction and post-construction phases
• Detail oriented with ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple project tasks simultaneously
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook), HCCS (HeavyJob/HeavyBid), CPM scheduling software (Project/Primavera), and accounting software
• Strong work ethic and teamwork mentality
• High degree of professionalism and business ethics and positive attitude
• Strong decision-making and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting Plans, Specifications, Contracts
• Proficiency in project budgets, financial reporting, and interpretation
• Competency in Union Labor contracts and Employee relations
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Relevant experience with public/private sector clients

Other Functions

• Estimating/Bidding/Pursuit of new projects
• Quality assurance tracking, receiving and reporting
• Safety support and planning work
  • Attend and participate in Tool Box Talk (monthly)
  • Participate in safety inspections/walkthroughs
  • Assist/Review JHA's (as necessary)
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license to drive for the company
• Perform other duties as assigned

Working conditions

Work from main office and field office(s) with visits to construction sites required. Occasional exposure to a variety of hazards typical to construction sites including but not limited to noise level, large equipment, chemicals, traffic, and harsh weather conditions. Must be "on call" as necessary to deal with bad weather, potential delays, emergencies, and night/weekend construction. May require temporary relocation depending on project proximity to headquarters.

Physical requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Should be able to occasionally sit, climb, or balance as the position requires that you will work in an office environment, walk the construction site and uneven terrain, climb ladders, and climb stairs. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Millstone Weber is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has long led the industry in training and hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. To accomplish our goals of quality, innovation and continuous improvement, we are committed to partnering with employees and subcontractors who share our company values and seek to continually exceed the expectations of project owners. We strive to maintain a work environment that provides all employees with an opportunity to be successful without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabled Veterans and Vietnam Era Veterans, age, or physical/mental condition. As part of that policy, we adopt and support the Equal Opportunity Laws that are designed to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive continuing program.