Project Manager

C.D. Smith Construction, Inc.; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

C.D. Smith Construction, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead designated construction projects, ensuring safety, budget, quality and schedule.

You will coordinate with owners, architects, subcontractors and internal teams to achieve profitable, on-time outcomes. Responsibilities include developing project plans, preparing proposals and estimates, managing resources, and guiding project teams through all phases.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
• Project Management Certification is required or preferred.
• 4–6 years of related work or internship experience in construction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate activities throughout all phases of designated projects to ensure schedule adherence and budget compliance.
• Prepare, review and submit project proposals, estimates, drawings and specifications to determine time frames and resource needs.
• Coordinate and obtain building, erosion control and dewatering permits as needed.
• Leverage relationships with clients and owners for project opportunities.
• Manage changes in project scope and complete project estimates and pricing.
• Collaborate with superintendents, project engineers, owners, architects and subcontractors; provide updates on progress.
• Assist in resolving disputes with owners, subcontractors, suppliers and vendors.
• Prepare project update reports and attend construction and project management meetings.
• Review and approve invoices, submit pay applications and manage subcontracts and change orders.
• Conduct quarterly job analysis and ensure adherence to safety and quality programs.

Skills

Multi-project management

Reading drawings

Travel to project sites

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor Degree in Construction Management or related field

Project Management Certification

Job description

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

Responsible for successfully completing projects in accordance with established goals in terms of safety, budget, quality and schedule. Evaluates project scope and completes proposals, costs and budgets with accuracy. Develops project plans to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction. The Project Manager serves as the principal point of contact and must coordinate between all stakeholders on the project, both internally and externally.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plan, direct and coordinate activates throughout all phases of designated projects to ensure projects progress on schedule, on-time completion and within budget and funding parameters.
• Prepare, review and submit project proposals, job estimates, construction drawings and specifications to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources and equipment to various phases of project.
• Coordinate and obtain Building, Erosion Control and Dewatering permits as needed.
• Leverage relationships for client / owner involvement and business advancement.
• Manage changes in project plan or scope of work and complete project estimates and pricing.
• Work closely and facilitate project execution with Superintendents, Project Management Assistants, Project Engineers, Owners, Architects, subcontractors. Provides regular updates and constant feedback on project progress.
• Assist in the resolution of disputes with Owners, Subcontractors, Suppliers and Vendors.
• Prepare a variety of project update reports and attends regular construction and project management meetings.
• Review and approve invoices, submit pay applications, complete job cost adjustments, issue subcontracts/purchase orders and change orders related to each project.
• Conduct quarterly job analysis.
• Adhere to safety and quality programs with each project.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management or related field. Or, an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
• Project Management Certification.
• 4-6 Years related work or internship experience, preferably in the construction field.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to read drawings, interpret codes, and be familiar with all phases of building design.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously under time constraints.
• Train, coach and develop Assistant Project Managers.
• Ability to travel to project work sites.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.