Concrete Project Manager-Richmond

Canyon Contracting; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a Project Manager to oversee concrete construction projects. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, budgets, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in the industry, excellent negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This role requires strong decision-making abilities and effective communication with clients and subcontractors. Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to manage budgets and maximize profitability.
• Proven skills in negotiating contracts and change orders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall construction projects from planning to completion.
• Ensure project quality and customer satisfaction are met.
• Monitor project risks and financial performance closely.

Skills

Budgeting

Collaboration

Communication

Forecasting and Risk Management

Time Management

Project Management

Analysis and Problem Solving

Decision Making

Education

5+ years experience managing Concrete construction projects

Tools

MS Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall management of concrete construction projects (plans, budgets, schedules, organizes, and controls for assigned projects). Establishes project objectives through planning and budgets, serves as the primary point of contact with the client, and monitors construction and financial activities in collaboration with the Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the overall management direction of concrete construction projects
• Examines the scope of work and reviews bid drawings and project specifications to fully understand the customers expectations and project requirements.
• Responsible for financial analysis, forecasting, Project tracking, postmortem evaluations, and cost management to ensure profit margins are maintained on current and future projects.
• Performs pre-start-up site visits to establish logistics plans including identification of safety concerns, site hazards, location of utilities, etc..
• Identifies, understands and actively manages project risks.
• Schedules and facilitates pre-job meetings with the Superintendent, client representative(s), subcontractors, and suppliers as necessary.
• Attend all required project meetings, both internal and external, and as the SME for the concrete industry uses knowledge to answer all questions, clarify deliverables and provide contract guidance when required.

• While managing various projects must help support, lead, coach and develop Assistant Project Managers.
• Review, understand, communicate, and adhere to all aspects regarding contract
• Work with Superintendents and Foremen to plan, organize and direct activities for all projects.

• Develop, track and manage RFI’s for all projects.
• Responsible to procure, monitor, resolve and close submittals for all projects.
• Must develop, maintain, and evaluate all project production schedules.
• Monitor and control project through administrative direction of on‐site Foremen/Superintendent to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget
• Proactively develop relationships with the subcontractor community.

• Assist the Foreman and Superintendents in resolving scope problems with sub-contractors.

• Ensure that every project is managed to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Ensure project quality control plan are in effect and followed.
• Price, follow up, review and close change orders as necessary to provide a quality project while producing revenue for the company.
• Effectively defend and negotiate change orders and maintain relationships while producing revenue for the company.
• Ensure punch list is completed to the customer’s satisfaction.
• Ensure job processes are followed in accordance with policies.
• Ensure Foreman, Superintendents and Field staff are following project safety plan.
• Organize and host pre-pour meetings as the SME for each project.

• Build and develop trusting relationships with current customers and seek to identify opportunities to grow our customer base and build positive relationships.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

(Include necessary licenses and specialized training.)

• At least 5+ years’ experience managing Concrete construction projects.
• Recognized ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and change orders.
• Demonstrated ability to make timely and complex decisions.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Material Submittal process, RFP's and RFI's
• Proficiency with industry practices, processes, and standards; knowledge of applicable building codes, zoning ordinances, OSHA requirements and other legal restrictions

• Must have proven experience displaying thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project.
• Prior experience building relationships and collaborating within a team, internally and external.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

The factors described here are representative of those physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The environmental factors described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional factors, if applicable, must be specified.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Must be able to stand, bend, climb and kneel for prolonged periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work safely in a variety of weather conditions and terrains. Position will require that employee have manual dexterity, good sense of balance and excellent hand-eye coordination. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.

ADDITIONAL FACTORS

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Budgeting
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Forecasting and Risk Management
• Time Management
• Project Management
• Analysis and Problem Solving
• Decision Making