Construction Project Manager

SB Thomas & Associates; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SB Thomas & Associates is seeking a Project Manager to work on-site at client construction projects in Pittsburgh, PA. You will lead the project team, perform pre-construction activities, review schedules, manage change orders, and ensure compliance with drawings and specs.

The role requires 5 years of construction experience plus 2 years in construction management, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years construction experience plus 2 years construction management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in a related field
• Experience reading blueprints/project specs
• Valid Driver License required
• OSHA 30 or higher preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the SB Thomas project team including project engineer(s) and admin staff
• Provide pre-construction services including constructability reviews, cost estimating, site logistics and phasing plans
• Review project schedules and track progress
• Travel to client sites as needed
• Prepare change orders and review payment applications
• Oversee daily inspection reports and photos in CM platform
• Maintain close-out documents and ensure specs conformity
• Conduct pre-bid, kick-off and owner update meetings
• Coordinate inspections and testing, including LEED-related checks
• Prepare weekly/monthly status reports for client

Skills

Construction management

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Blueprint reading

Driver license

OSHA 30

Education

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

Tools

MS Office Suite

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)