Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks a Project Manager to oversee project lifecycles, manage budgets, and ensure exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and negotiation skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in project management within the construction industry.
• OSHA-10 and OSHA-30 certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee entire project lifecycle including budget, cost, schedule, and safety.
• Manage project financials and ensure timely completion.
• Serve as primary contact for owner communication and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Presentation

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Tools

Timberline

Sage

Primavera P6

Procore

Job description

Job Description

Salary: DOE

J. Benton Construction, LLC, is more than a construction company. We're a team of builders that nurtures the needs of our clients while giving back to the Virgin Islands community where we live and work. Our goal is to be seen as one of the leading companies in the Caribbean by providing our clients with an unrelenting focus on customer service. We accomplish this by striving for excellence through continuous improvement and successfully completing projects without sacrificing quality. The project experience is just as significant to our team as the final product. We are proud to call the U.S. Virgin Islands our home.

Since 2019, J. Benton has been in a strategic partnership with Consigli Construction Co., Inc., one of the Northeast's top general contractors, allowing both companies to leverage their shared experience, complementary strengths, and resources for a best-in-class approach to a wide variety of projects.

The Project Manager (PM) will serve as a main point of contact and corporate representative for all project stakeholders, including Owners, OPMs, Developers, Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors. The PM is responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, including budget, cost, schedule, risk, resource management, and safety, while providing exceptional customer service. The PM will oversee the implementation of a Raving Fans action plan and play a key role in business development, including networking events, marketing initiatives, proposal preparation, and interviews.

Required Skills:

• Support throughout the proposal and preconstruction processes.
• Work closely with estimating and purchasing during procurement/buy-out phases.
• Provide constructability reviews of drawings and budget updates as necessary.
• Manage project team and staffing requirements.
• Attend and lead weekly owner/architect/contractor (OAC) meetings; manage meeting minutes.
• Coordinate with field staff on project goals, budget, and schedule.
• Manage project financials, including cost reporting, requisitions, and invoices, ensuring timely completion and cash flow management.
• Forecast project budgets.
• Handle change management and negotiate disputes as needed.
• Represent JBenton with owners, architects, consultants, authorities, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Serve as the primary contact for owner communication and reporting.
• Mentor and evaluate staff performance; identify training needs and conduct development.
• Oversee project controls, including RFIs, submittals, and material tracking.
• Manage material delivery schedules and reporting.
• Develop meeting agendas, minutes, and reports.
• Maintain relations with subcontractors and oversee submittals and material schedules.
• Assist in resolving project issues focusing on quality, cost, and schedule; document resolutions.
• Verify contracts and insurance are in place before work begins.
• Work with the project scheduler to update the master schedule.
• Complete project closeout procedures.
• Manage punchlist issuance and completion to drive project completion.
• Conduct field walks and compile reports; review design team reports and resolve open items.
• Perform safety walks and record observations.
• Assist in project pursuit interviews.
• Lead development and management of project profit opportunities, including self-perform trades.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or architecture.
• At least 5 years of experience in project management within the construction industry.
• OSHA-10 and OSHA-30 certifications.
• Proficiency with cost management software (Timberline, Sage), scheduling software (Primavera P6), and construction management software (Procore).
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to resolve multi-party issues effectively.
• Experience in managing, delegating, and mentoring team members.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Thorough knowledge of contracts and cost management processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Understanding of all APM and PE functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

J. Benton Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.