Construction Project Manager: Lead On-Site & Deliver

Higley Construction; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Higley Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple projects, coordinating with the Project Superintendent and reporting to the Project Executive. The PM will split time between office and field, visiting projects several times weekly.

On-site presence may be required for some projects, and strong customer service is essential. The ideal candidate brings a four-year degree in engineering or construction management, 5+ years of construction experience, and

Qualifications

• Holds at least a four-year engineering, construction management or construction-related degree, or relevant experience.
• A PE certification and industry certifications (OSHA, USGBC, CMAA, ASHE) are a plus.
• Has at least five years of construction experience with increasing responsibility on projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver work results that exceed profitability, schedule, quality, safety, and client relationship goals.
• Understand and uphold Higley Construction values and ethics in the market.
• Receive high ratings for client satisfaction, safety performance and project execution on projects led.
• Build a professional network to secure future project opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts with Subcontractors and material suppliers and administer them on projects.
• Identify risks in owner contracts and manage them with available resources.
• Read and resolve disputes with a constructive approach.
• Lead project schedules with milestones and ensure on-time performance among all stakeholders.
• Oversee project engineering requirements and mentor a project engineer.
• Handle difficult situations on the project and manage cost including change and P&L reporting.
• Lead OAC and Subcontractor meetings and perform other related duties.

Skills

Business writing

Public presentation

Team leadership

Work habits

Project leadership

Construction software

Cost forecasting

Manage Up

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management degree

PE certification

Tools

Construction software

Job description

Position Overview:

The Project Manager (PM) is a professional withpreviousexperience who manages one or more projects at any given time. The PMis responsible forthe performance of allHigley Constructionstaff assigned to achieve project budget, schedule,safety,and profitability goalsonalltheir assigned projects.The PM is the Owner'sday-to-day pointofcontactfor all business issues and contractual requirements. The PM coordinates closely with the Project Superintendent, andreports to theProject Executive.Theywill splittime between the office and field, visiting their projects several times weekly. The PMmay be full time on site should the project require it. The PM provides exceptional customer service tointernal and external clients.It is unlikely that any single individual willpossess all the credentials and skills we describe below, which represent the company’s vision for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstration of delivering work results that consistently exceed corporate goals for profitability, schedule, quality, safety, and client relationship management.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the values and ethics that differentiate Higley Construction in the competitive marketplace
• Demonstration of receiving high ratings for client satisfaction, safety performance and project execution on projects he or she leads.
• Possesses an appreciation of the value of building a professional network of industry and community relationships that will help Higley Construction learn about future project opportunities and a commitment to playing an active role in securing future business.
• Has the ability to successfully negotiate contract agreements with Subcontractors and material suppliers; and to successfully administer that during a project.
• Understands how to identify the risks and requirements within an owner contract.
• Knows how to manage risk (once identified) and find/use resources to mitigate list.
• General understanding of quality control requirements, and experience with common pitfalls of certain types of work.
• General ability to read and understand different perspectives of people involved in a dispute/problem with a consciousness to help resolve the disputes in a positive manner.
• Strong abilities to problem solve, and creatively think, and create a culture where all team members and consultants are encouraged to think creatively.
• Demonstrates a proven track record of establishing project schedules, including critical milestone dates; and managing the schedule, holding all project stakeholders- Owner, Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors accountable for on-time performance.
• Has an extensive knowledge of project engineering requirements and can lead a project engineer in their duties.
• Has the ability to handle difficult situations on the project.
• The PM is fully responsible for all cost management on the project including change management and Profit and Loss reporting.
• Leads all OAC and Subcontractor meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Possesses competency in business writing and public presentation skills, and is motivated to become a compelling presenter, motivator, and team leader.
• Demonstrates excellence in personal work habits; and the ability to lead their team by example.
• Understands the dedication necessary to be a project leader.
• Competent or willing to learn multiple construction software’s.
• Understand construction accounting and project cost forecasting.
• Problem solving.
• Ability to “Manage Up”.

Qualifications:

• Holds at least a four-year engineering, construction management or construction-related degree, or relevant experience.
• A positive if the candidate holds engineering certifications, such as a PE, and industry certifications resulting from memberships in organizations like OSHA, USGBC, CMAA, or ASHE.
• Has at least five (5) years of construction experience with increasing responsibility on construction project.