Construction Project Manager

Sb-Thomas-; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SB Thomas is seeking an on-site Project Manager in Pittsburgh, PA to lead client construction projects. You will manage the project team, perform pre-construction reviews, arrange phasing, and track progress and change orders. Daily inspections and close-out support are required for successful delivery.

The candidate should bring deep construction management experience, strong communication, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines. Valid driver license is a must.

Qualifications

• Five years of construction experience with two years in construction management.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field preferred.
• Experience reviewing schedules, estimates, and project documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage project team including engineers and administration staff.
• Provide pre-construction services: constructability reviews, cost estimating, and phasing plans.
• Review schedules, track progress, and manage change orders.
• Inspect ongoing work, ensure drawings/specifications are followed, and input reports daily.
• Prepare weekly/monthly status reports for the client and assist with close-out activities.

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

Driver license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Construction management software

Job description

We are SB Thomas, a full-service construction management and project management firm, founded and built on a culture of excellence and integrity that informs everything we do. We are guided by the core principles of service, passion for work, positivity, and above all, client focus. We began as a small one-woman shop but now employ a workforce of 45 (and counting)!

Over the years, SB Thomas has grown into the following four professional service lines that support the construction industry: Building Construction Management, Transportation Construction Inspection, Property/Facilities Condition Assessments and Transportation Planning. Each of these service lines is led by an experienced professional with a supporting team that has industry leading experience, training and knowledge that continues to provide exceptional client outcomes.

We're seeking a Project Manager to work on-site in Pittsburgh, PA at client construction projects.

Specifically, in this role you will:

• Management of the SB Thomas project team including project engineer(s) and project administration staff
• Provide pre-construction phase services including but not limited to constructability reviews, cost estimating or estimate reviews, site logistics planning, and phasing plans
• Review project schedules and track project progress
• add to purpose or physical requirements; travel to client sites
• Track, evaluate, negotiate, and prepare change orders
• Track status of and recommend possible solutions to requests for information
• Perform inspection of in-progress construction work
• Assure compliance with drawings and specifications
• Input daily inspection reports into the construction management platform
• Upload progress photos daily into the construction management platform
• Maintain project close-out documents including as-builts
• Have a good working knowledge of all project documents, including specifications, plans, submittals, subcontracts, shop drawings, and any other project specific documents
• Check materials being delivered against approved submittals to assure materials delivered/being installed are approved
• Assist in administrative procedures and maintaining records for the project
• Conduct meetings as necessary including but not limited to pre-bid, kick-off/pre-construction, owner update, coordination, and project meetings
• Assist with the coordination of special inspections and testing services and LEED testing, assure testing and special inspections are occurring, and create a log to documenting scheduling and performance of testing and special inspections.
• Review and approval of contractor schedule of values and payment applications
• Review project daily for safety issues, complete daily safety checklist, track and assure resolution of issues, and stop work if major safety issue(s) are identified.
• Assist design team with punch-list and perform project close-out activities.
• Prepare weekly and/or monthly project status reports for submission to client
• Other Project Management duties as necessary
• May be required to perform cost estimating and other related duties, as assigned

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• 5 years construction experience plus 2 years construction management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field preferred
• Prior advisory construction management or general construction project manager experience preferred
• Familiarity with construction methods and materials
• Strong mathematical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capacity to work well under pressure and enforce project schedules
• Demonstrated experience working with cross functional team members to achieve goals
• Excellent computer/laptop/ipad skills is a must
• Able to multitask, prioritize and meet tight deadlines
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must possess strong attention to detail
• Experience with reading blueprints and project specifications
• Self-motivated with keen attention to detail
• Must have valid Driver License
• Must be able to pass drug screen and criminal background checks
• OSHA 30 Training or greater is preferred

The work environment requires an individual who is able, with or without reasonable accommodation to:

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of a jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must travel to regional jobsites.
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
• Must be on-call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite.
• Full-Time on-site (unless client or project requires otherwise)