Project Manager

Job Functions:

• Plan, schedule, and supervise all job site staff.
• Prep job sites in advance for maximum efficiency.
• Conduct site meetings, e.g., construction coordination, contractor progress, and scheduling.
• Provide overall technical direction.
• Represent the owner/general contractor to assure all construction-related activities performed by the contractors or subcontractors are performed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
• Ensure finished product meets client's standards of quality work.
• Complete construction projects on schedule.
• Keep daily logs of work performed and materials ordered and consumed.
• Oversee and implement job site safety program.
• Work with architects and engineers to ensure that problems are solved in a manner that is most cost effective to owners and contractor.
• Approve subcontractor and material supplier invoices for payment.
• Perform project estimations and track spending throughout job closeout.
• Act in a design-build role in project conception.
• Provide leadership and to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with all those involved in the project.
• Maintain fluid communication with subcontractors and team members.
• Direct team members (employees and contractors) at all levels of contract compliance.
• Assist with estimating and development of project budgets.
• Assist with project buy out.
• Coordinate work of subcontractors working on various phases of the project.
• Oversee performance of all trade contractors and reviews drawings to make sure that all specifications and regulations are being followed.
• Responsible for proper administration of and for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses.
• Track and control construction schedule and associate costs to achieve completion of project within the schedule and budget allocated.
• Report to Owners, Architects, Property Managers and any other authorized Project Representatives about progress and any necessary modifications of the project scope.
• Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standards.
• Periodic inspection of construction sites.
• Ensure project documents are complete.
• Assist with maintenance repairs, as requested, for Corporate Office.
• Other duties as assigned.                                                                                   

Job Qualifications:                                                                                                              

• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, contractors, superiors, professional trades, e.g., architects and engineers, subcontractors, building codes authorities and owners.
• Must have experience in managing project budgets, schedules and work force.
• Strong math background with ability to compute length area and volume.
• Ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints / drawings and take-off accurate measurements.
• Sound understanding of accepted construction practices, techniques and procedures.
• Keep current with new building trends and developments.
• Knowledgeable of applicable building codes.
• Ability to read and interpret specification manuals and correctly use CSI codes.
• Knowledge of all phases of building construction, i.e., work commonly done by the various building trades.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, structural and finish systems.
• Knowledge of building materials, tools, machines, building material costs, and wages.
• If job includes or may include driving for company business:
• Driver must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record with company insurance carrier
• Driver must have reliable means of transportation
• Driver must have the ability to be insurable at standard rates for driving
• Driver must provide proof of personal auto liability insurance when using vehicles for company business

Essential Mental Alertness Requirements:

• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
• Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform the duties of the position
• Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions
• Ability to work in an unfatigued state
• Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
• Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short-term memory 
• Ability to concentrate
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
• Demonstrated caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, handling, reaching to shoulder
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Occasional sitting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, carrying, reaching, stooping, climbing stairs/ladders, and balancing.

Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position which could typically involve 45+ hours per week. Managing Superintendent must be available for on-call type hours to work through site emergencies, delays due to weather and employee/team communications.

Travel:

• Minor travel may be required for projects throughout the Midwest.

Education Requirements / Experience:                                                                                                

• 5 years in the construction industry with at least 2 years supervisory experience.
• Experience with Multi-Family and/or commercial new construction and renovations.
• Proficient with MS Office, Outlook, and current Windows Operating Systems
• Preferred - Successfully completed OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 hour courses.

Key Performance Indicators:

Key performance indicators are success indicators that are measured quarterly to determine if goals are being met. Key performance indicators for this position are listed as follows:

• Keep daily logs of work performed and materials ordered and consumed
• Projects are completed on budget
• Projects are completed on schedule
• Quality Control/Warranty
• Eliminate safety hazards and injury
• Successful completion of Grace Hill New Hire Orientation training at the date of onboarding, and annual recertification each year after.
• Complete a minimum of two (2) additional training seminar/webinars (supervisor approved) that are relevant to current job duties.

Character Profile:

• Ability to motivate crews by utilizing positive methods
• Exhibits effective leadership skills
• Ability to resolve jobsite conflict in a professional manner
• Possesses strong time management skills
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining focus on longer term objectives
• Committed to achieving a successful result from efforts
• Possesses a self-motivating attitude
• Takes responsibility for personal decisions and actions
• Communicates respectfully, authoritatively and effectively
• Confidence in personal abilities