Project Manager

Blue Ridge Executive Search; Cherryville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Executive Search is seeking a Project Manager in Cherryville, NC with a strong background in commercial projects, especially educational. The role balances schedule, quality and budget while maintaining client relationships and coordinating with architects and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will translate project goals into operational plans, read drawings, manage risks and drive timely completion using MS Project and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Five to seven years in construction with management experience.
• Proven success in construction markets noted above.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, deadlines and budgets with client expectations.
• Develop project completion plans, priorities, schedules and benchmarks.
• Coordinate with architects, subcontractors and field staff for progress.
• Utilize MS Project/Timberline to track cash flow, billing and financials.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in construction

Five to seven years experience

Construction management

Client relationship management

Risk/financial/timing mitigation

MS Project

Timberline

MS Office

Read construction drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Timberline

MS Office

Job description

Are you interested in joining a winning team for an employer of choice? Our client company offers unparalleled quality, service to their clients, and a meaningful work experience for each member of their team. They place a high value on producing quality results for their customers. We are currently seeking a Project Manager in the Cherryville, NC area who has a strong background in commercial projects particularly educational projects. The ideal candidate will thrive on our client’s camaraderie, sense of community and supportive environment that is the key force to their success. This, in turn, creates excellent opportunities for employees with a desire for personal growth.

ALL ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

The Project Manager is an essential position in terms of achieving company goals. This individual plays a key role in establishing and maintaining sound relationships with clients, strategic partners such as architects, subcontractors and others. The person in this role is charged with balancing project deadlines and costs with customer expectations of schedule, quality and budget. This position is responsible for developing a clear, complete understanding of project scope by reviewing plans, documents and estimates. In addition, this position is accountable for creating a sound project completion plan - establishing priorities, scheduling activities, developing clear benchmarks and assigning responsibilities to ensure uninterrupted forward progress on the construction project. Our Project Managers typically partner with a Field Superintendent on projects, forming a well-coordinated building effort. Project Managers are expected to make full use of technology in a manner that maximizes efficient processes, cash flow, client billing and the management of project financials. Project types include multi-family construction, big box and tilt wall.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO WIN

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five to seven years experience in the construction field, providing a thorough understanding of the construction process, and including five years in a management or supervisory position.
• Demonstrated success in construction markets noted above.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex customer relationships.
• Ability to anticipate, identify and promptly address issues that impact performance in risk, financials or timing of project delivery.
• Ability to independently translate project goals into operational practices and be able to communicate this to other project/team members. .
• Demonstrated ability to expeditiously read & interpret construction drawings, plans & specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and subcontractors as well as with clients and design professionals.
• Demonstrated high level of competence in computer applications (MS Project, Timberline, and MS Office)
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction financials and financial risk and the ability to translate this knowledge onto the jobsite.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

$110K - 140K DOE

SIGNING BONUS

Great Culture

Legendary Projects