Project Manager - Commercial / Multi-Family

Blackline Design + Construction; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Telephone and fuel allowance

Use of company vehicle

Retirement plan

Job summary

Blackline Design + Construction in St. Louis is seeking a Project Manager to guide construction projects from concept to completion. Ideal candidates will have 5-15 years of design/build experience, managing responsibilities including budgeting, client liaison, and subcontractor coordination.

The company offers a competitive benefits package, ensuring employees are well-supported in their roles. Communication skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure are vital to this position.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of design/build experience.
• Ability to manage multiple activities effectively.
• Proficient in estimating, scheduling, and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations at the construction site.
• Manage project bidding and subcontract negotiations.
• Coordinate with clients and subcontractors throughout the project.

Skills

Design/build experience

Project management

Estimating and budgeting

Effective communication

Tools

Microsoft Project

BuilderTrend

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Blackline is a full service architectural design firm and general contracting company that was created to improve upon the way in which building projects are brought to fruition. Through our approach to the delivery method of our projects, and the experience of our partners, Blackline is able utilize the design-build method to complete jobs in a manner which is more beneficial to our clients than the traditional design-bid-build approach. Design-build is a method of project deliveryin which a single entity provides to the client all of the services necessary to both design and construct the project. Blackline is able to take this one step further through the relationship and expertise of our partner companies in the fields of Real Estate Development and Property Management. What this collaboration means to our clients is that Blackline not only understands design and construction, but we also understand both the short and long term effects of the decisions that are made throughout the process. While the design-build approach is beneficial to many projects and project types, at Blackline, we understand that may clients still prefer a more traditional approach. No matter our role in a project, whether it be as designer or as General Contractor, all of our clients receive the highest level of expertise, advise, and knowledge available, all at a value that cannot be matched.

Job Description

Blackline Design+ Constructionis looking for a highly motivated, hard working construction Project Manager with 5-15 years of design/build experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial, new construction, multi-family and/or historic renovation / adaptive re-use. The project manager has the overall responsibility for project performance and customer satisfaction, taking it from concept to completion. Each Project Manager has full profit and performance responsibility for his/her projects. The Project Manager is responsible for monitoring, directing and controlling the daily operations the construction site, as well as project bidding, sub contract negotiations, and budget tracking. The PM will serve as the liaison between the client, sub-contractors, and management.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Maintain ownership of preconstruction bid/estimate process
• Review bid process & estimate with Project Executives & Director
• Redline/markup plans and specs
• Qualify received subcontractor/vendor bids to verify the intended design is obtained prior to contracting
• Produce contractual documents that encompass the intended design
• Provide buy out budget to ensure initial estimate is maintained
• Maintain budget through completion of project
• Communicate schedule to client
• Produce or obtain necessary submittal information to present to the client or necessary agency
• Coordinate and hold routinely scheduled meetings with clients as project progresses
• Quantify, procure, and accurately schedule delivery of materials and equipment necessary for construction
• Qualify and approve subcontractor or vendor invoices
• Produce and obtain from subcontractors or vendors documents necessary to compile closeout documents to present to the building owner and/or property manager
• The Project Manager is responsible for managerial and administrative aspects of a project. This includes being proficient in estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation.
• Work with the owner early in the process in order to facilitate the design process with the chosen design professionals.
• Ensure that an accurate and complete estimate for the project is prepared.
• Participate in the proposal meeting with the owner to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, and provide value engineering ideas.
• Oversee the buyout process and to selection of subcontractors.
• Conduct job site meetings with both Clients and Subcontractors.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent to ensure safety, quality control and schedule.
• Remain cost conscious and aware of every aspect of the project at all times.
• Ability to communicate effectively with everyone involved in the project

Qualifications:

• 5-15 years of design/build experience.
• Experience with conceptual estimating and estimating of projects.
• Ability to effectively make sound decisions under tight deadlines.
• Ability to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes. Make necessary changes, use customer input to make improvements, and meet/exceed internal and external customer expectations.
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
• Computer skills: proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project. Experience with BuilderTrend is a plus.

Additional Information

Blackline Design + Construction offers a competitve benefits package including paid vacation, health insurance, telephone and fuel allowance, use of company vehicle, and retirement plan.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.