Project Manager, Industrial/Manufacturing

JE Dunn Construction; Town of Texas, Dallas (WI, TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Manager 2 to oversee moderately complex projects. This role involves managing project operations, ensuring safety compliance, coordinating with stakeholders, and developing project budgets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction management and possess strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead project meetings and manage pay applications.
• Develop and review project budgets and forecasts.
• Engage with project stakeholders including subcontractors and owners.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

MS Office

Construction Technology

Scheduling Software

Job description

Role Summary

The Project Manager 2 will provide overall direction and leadership on moderately complex projects or parts of large construction projects. This role involves full management of project operations and administration, supporting JE Dunn's strategy, vision, and values.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Lead the company's safety culture, promote safety awareness, investigate incidents, and retrain staff as needed.
• Manage the prestart checklist and support preconstruction activities such as quantity takeoff, trade coordination, scope review, bid package development, and schedule creation.
• Lead buyout schedule planning, verify pricing, manage subcontractor issuance, and conduct scope and gap analysis.
• Oversee submittal schedules, review shop drawings, and ensure approved submittals are available as per schedule.
• Coordinate with logistics for material and equipment pricing, and manage risk assessments for subcontractors.
• Engage with project stakeholders including subcontractors, owners, field teams, design teams, and vendors.
• Handle change requests, gather subcontractor pricing, and obtain owner/architect approvals.
• Lead project meetings, manage pay applications, and develop project schedules with the team, utilizing Lean principles where appropriate.
• Identify schedule impacts, provide documentation for project decisions, and communicate project status and profitability through reports.
• Develop and review project budgets, forecasts, and oversee project closeout procedures.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

In addition, the Project Manager 2 will:

• Understand estimating processes from conceptual to GMP phases.
• Manage project risks and business plans to maximize financial success.
• Oversee multiple projects, identify problems, and manage deliverables from internal resources.
• Engage in external business and community activities to build relationships.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Accurate and timely work performance.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, project management, accounting software, construction technology, scheduling software, and knowledge of Lean principles.
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate, and manage budgets to maximize profitability.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience

• 7+ years of construction management experience.

Working Environment

• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, travel, and work non-traditional hours.
• Exposure to extreme conditions possible.

Benefits Information

Details about the professional non-union benefits package are available via the provided link.

Equal Opportunity Statement

JE Dunn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Unsolicited resumes from search firms are not accepted.