Commercial Construction Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction management is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple projects. The role involves ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster positive relationships with all project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial-industrial construction and project management.
• Thorough knowledge of construction technology, methods, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction efforts to ensure projects meet design, budget, and schedule.
• Manage project costs and develop construction schedules.
• Prepare contracts and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Supervisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall success of assigned construction projects. They will partner with field supervisors, office administrative personnel, architects & engineers, owners, and subcontractors to lead the project to success. Ensuring the project remains on schedule, within budget, and maintains quality standards are vital roles of the Project Manager. Maximizing company profit and managing customer expectations are key to the role's success. The Project Manager must be flexible in working with various levels of the company team to ensure operational excellence and deliver a quality product, ensuring complete client satisfaction.

Skills & Responsibilities

• Supervise the total construction effort to ensure the project is executed according to design, budget, and schedule. Interface with client representatives, architects & engineers, subcontractors, and other parties as necessary.
• Monitor and control construction through the on-site Superintendent to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget.
• Manage project costs by evaluating labor, materials, and equipment to protect the company's interests while maintaining positive client relationships.
• Forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures, and profits throughout the project.
• Establish a working budget for each project by evaluating the bid package and reviewing all information from the estimating team.
• Evaluate and manage job progress, including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, processing submittals, RFIs, change orders, and proposals.
• Develop a construction schedule to be issued to all relevant parties involved in the project.
• Prepare contracts, proposals, budgets, change orders, as-builts, etc., with complete accuracy.
• Assist management and the onsite Superintendent in implementing and monitoring safety procedures.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attend, manage, and represent the company at all necessary job meetings (pre-construction, progress, internal meetings, etc.).
• Perform all additional duties required to ensure project success from start to completion.

Education & Experience

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience and training.
• Minimum Experience: 5+ years in commercial-industrial construction and project management.
• Thorough knowledge of construction technology, equipment, methods, contract agreements, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and safety.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.
• Proven professionalism and ability to foster positive relationships with managers, supervisors, superintendents, co-workers, architects & engineers, and owners.