Project Manager for Commercial Wood Frame Construction

Lumbercontacts.com; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Job summary

Lumbercontacts.com is seeking a Project Manager based in Fitchburg, MA, to oversee commercial wood frame projects including hotels and assisted living facilities. The ideal candidate should have experience in the construction industry, particularly in retail lumber.

Responsibilities include liaising between teams, maintaining project documentation, and ensuring compliance with building codes. Attractive benefits include vision, medical, life, dental, and 401K.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail lumber yard is extremely desirable.
• Understanding of OSHA requirements as related to construction.
• Ability to read architectural and structural plans.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between General Contractor and framing crew.
• Review plans and specifications for accuracy.
• Source quotes and track responses from vendors.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Computer literacy

Understanding of IBC and IRC Building codes

Knowledge of framing procedures

Ability to multi-task

Familiarity with commercial project documentation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Estimating software

Job description

Company Description

Large construction company

Job Description

Our client company, a large construction company, needs a strong PM well versed in commercial wood frame projects. Hotel. Multi unit, assisted living, restaurants, Etc

Position is based in the Fitchburg / Gardner area but business is all over, mostly in Greater Boston and suburbs. Compensation based on experience and job fit.

Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Liaise between General Contractor and our framing crew.
• Review plans and specifications to create detailed materials lists.
• Review estimates and compare to the contract drawings for accuracy.
• Review shop drawings and compare to the contract drawings for accuracy.
• Source, request quotes and track response from vendors for special order items.
• Enter materials list in computer quote system.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of work performed including generating reports on all projects.
• Maintain filing system by job and customer.
• Produce and/or track the following critical documents:
  • Shop drawings
  • Requisitions
  • Change orders
  • All other documents necessary
• Provide purchasing with material quantities and timing needs consistent with the construction schedule provided by the GC.
• Coordinate manpower and materials to maintain schedule and price and to insure completed work conforms to contract documents.
• Monitor materials usage and payment history.
• Distill materials estimate to produce project ‘schedule of values’.
• Help as needed with administrative duties including record keeping, filing and plan copying.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail lumber yard is extremely desirable.
• Understanding of the IBC and IRC Building codes.
• Detailed knowledge of conventional and EWP framing procedures.
• Detailed knowledge of framing, roofing, siding, trim and hardware products used in wood frame construction.
• Competency in architectural and structural plans reading.
• Ability to cross‑reference materials needs with the construction schedule.
• Familiarity with the documentation and paperwork process necessary for commercial projects. (SOV, ASI, SKA, SKS, RFQ, RFI, GMP, C.O., Field Conflict Reports, Job meeting notes, etc.)
• Previous use of AIA format desirable but not required.
• Competency in using Microsoft Office.
• Competency in using Microsoft Project or similar project management software is very desirable but not required. (Future competency will be expected.)
• General computer literacy and typing ability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Being bi‑lingual or tri‑lingual is extremely desirable. (English, Portuguese, Spanish)
• Competency in using estimating software desirable but not required. (Future competency will be expected.)
• Understanding of OSHA requirements as related to construction.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Individual must be organized, able to set and maintain priorities and work self‑directed.

Benefits Offered

Vision, Medical, Life, Dental, 401K

Employment Type

Full‑Time