Commercial Construction Project Manager

HITT Contracting Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HITT Contracting is seeking a Commercial Construction Project Manager in Cedar Rapids, IA. The PM will lead projects from inception through completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality.

The role requires coordinating with the project team, customers, and subcontractors to meet business and client goals. Responsibilities include managing budgets, pre-construction tasks, meetings, RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and change orders, as well as coordinating schedules and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial construction
• Degree preferred in construction/engineering/business
• Experience leading projects and multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety standards and documentation
• Create and manage project budget
• Develop pre-construction RFP package
• Conduct project meetings and owner reports
• Manage RFIs, submittals, pay apps, change orders
• Schedule projects and ensure quality control
• Oversee closeout process
• Engage with customers to discuss needs and services
• Supervise assistant PMs and other staff
• Collaborate with superintendent and site ops team

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Client liaison

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering/business

Tools

ProCore

BlueBeam

JD Edwards

MS Office

Job description

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Commercial Construction Project Manager

Job Description:

A Project Manager (PM) develops, coordinates, implements, and manages all facets necessary to construct the project on time, within budget, and to the quality specified. The PM provides leadership and serves as the liaison between project team members to promote the interest of both the business and clients in all matters, as well as demonstrate the characteristics of a mid-level leader. The PM is the primary leader for the construction project.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to HITT’s standards of safety; ensuring that required documentation is filed

• Create and manage project budget for all assigned projects

• Develop and collaborate on pre-construction RFP package

• Conduct project meetings, while setting milestones and formulating monthly owner reports

• Establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, and pay applications) including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders

• Perform project scheduling; ensure project quality control and establish overall project logistics

• Manage the closeout process efficiently

• Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs while explaining how these needs could be met by specific company services

• Supervise assistant operations support roles such as assistant project manager, administrative assistant, MEP managers, safety team members, etc.

• Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the life of the project

Qualifications** **

• High school diploma required, four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred

• In lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptable

• 5+ years’ experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor

• Previous experience in a project management role with the ability to execute multiple projects and/or simultaneously

• Ability to master sector/project-specific software systems including but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite (ex. Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, JD Edwards

• Mastery of reading construction drawings; tasks including reading, interpreting, and updating construction project-related drawings

• Ability to organize necessary resources, including people, tools and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results

• Knowledge of current market conditions including pricing conventions and trends

• Must demonstrate a strong ability to:

_ HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws. _