Project Manager - Construction

The Haskell Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Haskell Company in St. Louis, MO is seeking a construction project manager to lead large, complex projects and serve as the single point of contact for owners/clients.

You will prepare estimates, oversee design progress, manage budget and schedule, coordinate permits, submittals, bids, and subcontractors, and ensure quality and safety. A Bachelor's in engineering or construction management and 8+ years of CM experience are required; the role offers a robust benefits package and opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent plus 8 years minimum in construction management.
• Expertise in managing resources, including budgets, schedules, and materials in an environment of multiple, competing demands.
• Knowledge of estimating, construction methods, engineering, equipment, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Assists project directors in responding to RFPs including the preparation of conceptual estimates, schedules, and other proposal documents.
• Participates in client presentations if required.
• Monitors the progress of design documents; participates in design review meetings and provides input regarding constructability, as well as scope and cost changes.
• Prepares detailed estimates, cost code input, and cost control systems.
• Responsible for preparing bid packages and invitation to bid inquiries, receiving and analyzing bids, qualifying subcontractors, and awarding subcontracts and major purchase orders.
• Works with the director of construction and construction core personnel to establish job organization including the superintendent and PCE requirements.
• Plans, sequences, and schedules the project with input from the superintendent and subcontractors; manages the project schedule, conducts job site meetings, and prepares updated schedules.
• Responsible for project cost control including updating labor cost reports, summary cost reports, and project status summaries.
• Coordinates requirements of governing authorities for permits, inspections, and final approval of the project with A/E.
• Maintains submittal control, including scheduling, receiving, reviewing, approving, and expediting submittals from suppliers and subcontractors to comply with the progress schedule.
• Manages client relations, including progress meetings, correspondence, periodic reports, change orders, and responses to client inquiries.
• Prepares requisitions for payment and other required project invoicing. Maximizes project cash flow through invoicing and collections.
• Prepares and secures owner acceptance of contract change orders. Issues modifications to subcontracts and purchase orders after owner acceptance and updates budget in the summary cost report.
• Manages payments to subcontractors and vendors, including reviewing and approving schedules of value, pay requisitions, invoices, and required insurance coverage
• Manages subcontractor and supplier performance issues including documentation, default notices, and replacement, if necessary
• Reviews and monitors project progress, quality and safety. Works with the superintendent and makes corrections as required to comply with contract and company policy and procedures
• Assists in the development of construction personnel through mentoring and on-the-job training
• Effectively manages project close-out tasks and any warranty work

Skills

Resource management

Budget management

Scheduling

Team leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

In this role, you will be responsible for handling larger more complex projects and will be the single point of contact to communicate directly with the owner/client.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists project directors in responding to RFP's including the preparation of conceptual estimates, schedules, and other proposal documents. Participates in client presentations if required
• Monitors the progress of design documents. Participates in design review meetings and provides input regarding constructability, as well as scope and cost changes
• Prepares detailed estimates, cost code input, and cost control systems
• Responsible for preparing bid packages and invitation to bid inquiries, receiving and analyzing bids, qualifying subcontractors, and awarding subcontracts and major purchase orders
• Works with the director of construction and construction core personnel to establish job organization including the superintendent and PCE requirements
• Plans, sequences, and schedules the project with input from the superintendent and subcontractors. Manages the project schedule, conducts job site meetings, and prepares updated schedules
• Responsible for project cost control including updating labor cost reports, summary cost reports, and project status summaries
• Coordinates requirements of governing authorities for permits, inspections, and final approval of the project with A/E
• Maintains submittal control, including scheduling, receiving, reviewing, approving, and expediting submittals from suppliers and subcontractors to comply with the progress schedule
• Manages client relations, including progress meetings, correspondence, periodic reports, change orders, and responses to client inquiries
• Prepares requisitions for payment and other required project invoicing. Maximizes project cash flow through invoicing and collections
• Prepares and secures owner acceptance of contract change orders. Issues modifications to subcontracts and purchase orders after owner acceptance and updates budget in the summary cost report
• Manages payments to subcontractors and vendors, including reviewing and approving schedules of value, pay requisitions, invoices, and required insurance coverage
• Manages subcontractor and supplier performance issues including documentation, default notices, and replacement, if necessary
• Reviews and monitors project progress, quality and safety. Works with the superintendent and makes corrections as required to comply with contract and company policy and procedures
• Assists in the development of construction personnel through mentoring and on-the-job training
• Effectively manages project close-out tasks and any warranty work

Education & Years of Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent plus 8 years minimum in construction management

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Expertise in managing resources, including budgets, schedules, and materials in an environment of multiple, competing demands
• Knowledge of estimating, construction methods, engineering, equipment, and technology
• Excellent understanding of safety procedures
• Excellent organizational, supervisory, communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
• Ability to understand and execute the company vision and values of Team, Excellence, Service, and Trust

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.