Project Manager

LeChase Construction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LeChase Construction is seeking a Project Engineer in New York, NY to assist in managing, administering, and ensuring safety on assigned projects. The role involves overseeing project functions throughout all phases, establishing relationships with various stakeholders, and ensuring project documentation is accurately processed. A high school diploma is required, while a degree in construction management or civil engineering is preferred. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational and/or college degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a similar field strongly preferred.
• Technical, mechanical, electrical, and communication knowledge preferred.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist project manager with managing all functions of assigned projects.
• Create and maintain a team relationship with ownership and subcontractors.
• Monitor accuracy of project planning and schedules.
• Ensure required paperwork is filled out accurately and timely.
• Coordinate and maintain good relationships with all subcontract trades.

Skills

Project management software tools

Interpersonal skills

Communication knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Safety policies knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or college degree in construction management or civil engineering

Job description

Assist the project manager & superintendent during the management, administration, and safety of assigned project. Supervises project engineers, subcontractors and/or field personnel.

Market Sector Experience: Building and working project management knowledge in the healthcare or medical building market sector a huge plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist project manager with managing, developing, maintaining, and overseeing all functions of assigned projects at the pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases.
• Establish relationships and coordinate the company support functions on all support departments as such affects assigned projects in a harmonious manner at the least cost. Participate in project buy out by assisting project manager and estimating to assure full scopes and economies.
• Create and maintain a team relationship with the owner, architect, construction manager, LeChase’s supervision, LeChase’s field forces, subcontractors, suppliers, other prime contractors, and others involved in the construction process.
• Establish, encourage, and maintain communication within the project team, with upper management, with tradesmen and other project participants (owners, architects, construction managers, subcontractors, primes, etc.). Constantly strive for communication improvement. Keep the owner advised of project status. Prepare and distribute monthly project update reports for owner’s use and reference.
• Monitor accuracy, use and effectiveness of project planning including the three-week schedule, its distribution to foremen and the achievement of daily crew production goals.
• Ascertain the proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment. Keep the project manager & superintendent advised as to condition and performance of equipment.
• Ensure that all required paperwork is filled out accurately, timely, correctly and in proper form. Follow, enforce, and adhere to the requirements of the general responsibilities, all company manuals and policies.
• Inform the project manager/project executive of any significant changes in the work. Quantifying, monitoring, and pursuing of change order or extra work order items are your direct responsibility.
• Coordinate, cooperate and assist subcontractors, suppliers, and other prime trades. Maintain a good working relationship with all subcontract trades.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Vocational and/or college degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a similar field strongly preferred.
• Technical, mechanical, electrical, and communication knowledge preferred.
• Basic knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
• Ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

EEO Statement

LeChase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind during the hiring process, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, protected Veteran status, nationality, religion, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other non-merit-based factor.