Project Manager

LeChase Construction Services, LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Bonus incentive program

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Job summary

LeChase Construction Services, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead project teams, oversee safety, and manage all project phases from pre-construction through post-construction on assigned projects.

The role requires strong project management skills, leadership, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction. A background in construction management or civil engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Vocational and/or college degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of project management or related experience preferred.
• Technical, mechanical, electrical, communication, and leadership training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer the efforts of project teams in strict accordance with LeChase Fundamentals requirements, contract documents, policies, owner/contractor contract, and schedule.
• Manage, develop, maintain, and oversee all functions of assigned projects at pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases.
• Establish relationships and coordinate company support functions to affect projects with the least cost. Participate in project buy-out by assisting Estimating to ensure full scopes and economies.
• Review and discuss weekly with the project team the job cost reports and schedule status. Provide monthly cost-to-complete statements and job status reports to upper management.
• Create and maintain team relationships with owner, architect, construction manager, LeChase staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and others; pursue repeat business through customer satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain communication within the project team and with senior management; inform owner of project status and prepare project update reports.
• Study and become familiar with contract documents, drawings, specs, schedule, and other requirements including mechanical and electrical scopes.
• Solve problems related to personnel, manpower, disputes, claims, and schedule; assist in correcting deficiencies.
• Inform leadership of significant changes; quantify, monitor, and pursue change orders or extra work; review/approve change orders for execution.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and prime trades to maintain cooperation and pricing.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Safety

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/college degree in construction management or civil engineering

2+ years of project management experience

Job description

The Project Manager has full authority and responsibility as the leader of project teams for the management, administration, and safety of assigned projects. The Project Manager will be assigned projects by the project executive or regional SBU Leader of the appropriate SBU and reports to the appropriate project executive or SBU Leader based upon:

• Size and complexity – manage small to midsize projects with 3 or fewer team members
• Company work program
• Geographic location
• Strength of assigned project team
• Technical expertise

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer the efforts of project teams in strict accordance with the LeChase Fundamental Requirements, contract documents, company policies, owner/contractor contract, and construction schedule.
• Manage, develop, maintain, and oversee all functions of assigned projects at the pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases.
• Establish relationships and coordinate the company support functions of all support departments so that they affect assigned projects in a harmonious manner at the least cost. Participate in project buy-out by assisting Estimating to ensure full scopes and economies.
• Review and discuss weekly with the project team the job cost reports and schedule status. Provide monthly cost-to-complete statements and job status reports to upper management.
• Create and maintain a team relationship with the owner, architect, construction manager, LeChase’s supervision, LeChase’s field forces, subcontractors, suppliers, other prime contractors, and others involved in the construction process. Pursue and obtain repeat business through complete customer satisfaction.
• Establish, encourage, and maintain communication within the project team, with senior management, with tradesmen and other project participants (owners, architects, construction managers, subcontractors, primes, etc.) Constantly strive for communication improvement. Keep the owner advised of project status. Prepare and distribute company project update reports for owner’s use and reference
• Study and become completely familiar with contract documents, project drawings, specifications, schedule, and other project requirements including mechanical and electrical scopes. Be certain all members of the project team are equally familiar.
• Solve problems on assigned projects that relate to personnel, manpower, union disputes, claims, incorrect work, schedule, etc. Keep senior management advised and seek advice from peers. Assist the project team in correcting work deficiencies.
• Inform the project executive or vice president in charge of any significant changes in the work. Quantifying, monitoring, and pursuing change orders or extra work order items are your direct responsibility. Review and approve all change orders (owners and subcontractors) for execution by the Vice President in charge.
• Coordinate, cooperate, and assist subcontractors, suppliers, and other prime trades. Maintain a good working relationship with all subcontract Trades. Remember – we need their help and cooperation to timely complete projects to maintain their best pricing and to remain competitive.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

FEATURED BENEFITS

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• HSA/FSA
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Disability insurance
• Bonus incentive program
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent education required.
  • Vocational and/or college degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field strongly preferred.
  • 2+ years of project management or related experience preferred.
  • Technical, mechanical, electrical, communication, and leadership training desirable.
• Basic knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision and balance abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

EEO Statement: LeChase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind during the hiring process, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, protected Veteran status, nationality, religion, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other non-merit-based factor.

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About LeChase Construction Services, LLC

Established in 1944, LeChase prides itself on offering the capabilities of a large firm while maintaining the personalized service of a small firm. Today, the company ranks among the nation’s top contractors –serving clients through a variety of delivery methods to support projects of all sizes across a range of industries. With a dedicated team of talented professionals striving to deliver excellence, the firm has earned a reputation for quality, safety and integrity. In addition to serving customers from its operations across the East Coast, LeChase can provide resources to meet the unique needs of clients no matter where they are located.