Project Manager - Federal

Cerris Builders; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerris Builders in Abilene, TX, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex projects from preconstruction through completion. This role directs field staff, coordinates with owners, subcontractors, architects, and vendors, and ensures work complies with contract documents, schedules, and budgets.

You will manage cost control, change orders, risk assessments, and project meetings, while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 8+ years of project management experience in construction.
• Experience supervising or managing direct reports preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office and PM/scheduling software.
• Willingness to travel to various job sites.

Responsibilities

• Directs project staff to ensure completion per contract and schedule.
• Coordinates with owners, vendors, crews, subcontractors and architects.
• Maintains project management docs including schedules, RFIs, submittals.
• Negotiate procurement and drafting of subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Manage cost control, change orders, and forecasting with the Superintendent.
• Lead project meetings and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Reading construction docs

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Accounting knowledge

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Scheduling software

Accounting software

Job description

Work hard, have fun! At Cerris Builders, we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From the moment you start working with us, we’ve got your growth in mind. We believe Cerris isn’t just a great place to start your career – it’s a great place to watch it advance for years to come.

Come build the extraordinary with us.

Nature of Work

Provides overall management for complex project(s) or assists senior management on complex project(s); manages a field staff, contract documents, subcontractor performance, vendor compliance, budgets, costs, safety, profitability, and statutory and legal compliance; maintains constructive relationships and communicate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, inspectors, community officials and company staff.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Directs project staff to ensure projects are completed per contract documents and schedule.
• Coordinates and communicates with owners, vendors, crews, subcontractors, architects, and suppliers to facilitate timely project completion.
• Has accountability for all project management documentation that may include schedules, material purchases, cost management, progress charts, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, jobsite controls, tracking reports, etc.
• Negotiates procurement of all scopes of work and draft subcontract and purchase order agreements.
• Manages and directs subcontractor activities alongside Superintendent to ensure expectations of contract documents are met.
• Responsible for the establishment and coordination of overall project schedule alongside Superintendent.
• Responsible for managing cost control and forecasting of project labor, material, subcontractors, and equipment.
• Prepares, manages, and negotiates both subcontractor and owner change orders.
• Organizes, participates, and leads various project meetings.
• Assists project team in providing a safe work environment, as well as complying with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.

In addition to the above responsibilities, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Performs detailed financial review and analysis of project budgets and prepares monthly projections as a part of project review and business planning processes.
• Conducts pre-construction reviews including design, estimate review and contract documents. Develops purchasing strategies and schedules.
• Visits project sites to monitor progress, maintains relationships, and verifies quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintains client relationships and assists in development of new business.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage and drive projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Ability to lead, collaborate with, and function well within a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents.
• Knowledge of general construction practices and principles.
• Knowledge of accounting principles as it relates to construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in project management, accounting, and scheduling software.
• Experience with supervising or managing direct reports is strongly preferred, but not required.
• Ability to prepare and present presentations related to overall construction progress.
• Ability to travel to various jobsites to meet project demands preferred.

Education

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college/university or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 8 years or more of related work experience preferred.
• Will have supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Physical demands for this position are moderate. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be walking, standing, bending or carrying of items (25-50 pounds) such as plan documents, papers, books, parts, etc. There may be times of physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, climbing or similar activities. The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity. Requires a good ability to see, hear, and speak.
• Standard project site environment may include machinery, parts and chemicals; may require protective gear.

Cerris and its subsidiary companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA