Project Manager - New Construction

ZipRecruiter; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major job platform is seeking a Project Manager for New Construction in Carlisle, UK. The role involves managing project interfaces, tracking expenses, and ensuring quality control while maintaining customer relationships. A bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience are essential. The ideal candidate should have strong communication and organizational skills. This position is full-time with a typical office environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer interface on new construction projects.
• Provide updates to customer construction managers.
• Track expenses by job when ordering materials.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Position Description: Project Manager — New Construction

Business Unit: Corporate

Schedule: May vary but typically office hours Monday-Friday Travel: Requires 25-50%

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description: Accountable for planning, directing, budgeting and sales activities related to New Construction Tower jobs, owning and driving this department's gross sales and job profitability goals.

Responsibilities

KERA's: Key Essential Responsibility Areas for this position:

Project Management

• Manage customer interface on New Construction projects, including bid, parts ordering & tracking, scheduling work, overseeing work, and closeouts.
• Communicate project needs to personnel and schedule manpower and start date to ensure the project stays on schedule and meets deadlines.
• Provide personnel with a copy of engineered plan, scope of work and other pertinent information necessary to complete each job.
• Pick up customer provided materials from their warehouse or materials from our vendors as needed.
• Assist personnel to load and unload job vehicles as needed to speed transition between jobs. Help keep shop organized.
• Oversee progress of projects daily and provide daily or weekly updates to customer construction managers as required while owning issue resolution throughout the lifespan of the project and warranty period.
• Ensure all Company safety, quality and HR policies are communicated and followed.
• Track change orders if job deviates from bid scope of work and/or plan.
• Communicate punch list items to personnel and complete all punch items as detailed by client.
• Compile turnover documents and provide turnover package to clients as required.
• Track expenses by job when ordering materials or paying for materials and services in the field.
• Invoice customer per PO as job progresses and at completion.
• Keep track of stocked inventory levels to prevent material shortages.
• Participate in site walks with clients and resolve all construction questions with construction managers as needed.
• Quality control and audits on all jobs
• Complete all required work within Sage, CRM tool, and all other data locations as needed.
• Track all costs on jobs vs budget.
• Oversee training & certification needs for all products.
• Work closely with Product manufacturers for support

New Construction Sales

• Research new products, determining what suits our company.
• Work closely with sales — determining prospective customers / markets.
• Oversee who attends sales calls, to be subject matter expert.
• Grow the business by finding and contacting prospective clients to promote the Company's capabilities while maintaining relationships with current customers.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Problem-solving — identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Approachable by employees at all levels of the organization
• Maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas, and exhibits willingness to explore new ideas.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products
• Ability to provide courteous customer service to both internal and external customers.

Educational Development and Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, or equivalent experience

Physical, Mental, and Visual Effort:

• Continuous speaking, hearing and visual effort.
• Requires standing, walking, and lifting frequently.
• Continuous mental and visual concentration requiring attention to detail and accuracy.

Working Conditions:

• Typical office environment