
Posted 3 months ago
Construction Project Manager
AI Summary
A Project Manager plans, schedules, and oversees construction projects; coordinates materials, subcontractors, and change orders; and monitors budgets, schedules, and field operations to meet profitability and delivery targets.
About this role
We are looking for a professional individual as a Project Manager.
Knowledge of building codes, spreadsheets (Excel) and word processing (MS Word). Manpower planning and scheduling techniques. Prefer knowledge of detention equipment and security electronics. Ability to read blueprints for all trades, particularly detention, security, mechanical, electrical and structural. Ability to read and interpret schematics.
Essential Functions Job planning, scheduling, material procurement, budget control and subcontractor supervision
Maintain job records/files including job costing, billing information, schedule of values, change orders and schedule manpower.
- Assist in the coordination of material and equipment deliveries.
- Report on project progress/status.
- Identify and issue change orders from a variety of sources including field operations, architect or customer. The sources can be RFI’s, BUL’s CIC’s or RFP’s.
- Log change order issues as change management items.
- Initiate a request for pricing (RFP) to applicable vendors or subcontractors for input regarding the resolution of the change order issue.
- Send proposed change orders and obtain written approval of change orders, including modifications to the contract agreement.
- Upon acceptance of a change, the Project Manager Coordinate the required changes to schedule with the Contract Manager, scheduler, procurement and PE upon acceptance.
- Conduct meeting with the Field Operations Management and the Project Superintendent to review the contract documents and field binder for issues and project needs beyond normal operating process.
- Conducts a site visit to assure site readiness and resolution of any coordination issues with the general contractor prior to project start.
- Coordinate with the Project Superintendent to assure the project meets profitability targets including the use of field overtime.
- Perform timely communication with field management through the daily field reports or other documentation as needed.
- Review the need for field supplies as well as review time sheets and expense reports weekly for accuracy
EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled
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