Self Perform Project Manager (Drywall)- NAS

Turner Construction Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead Self-Perform Operations (SPO) drywall and general trades projects in Nashville, TN. You will drive budget development, schedule adherence, and risk management from project kickoff through closeout.

Responsibilities include supervising procurement, pay applications, and change orders while coordinating with owners, architects, vendors, and the EH&S team to ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of related experience performing as Project Manager for specialty scopes of work
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• In-depth knowledge of interior construction systems and project contracts

Responsibilities

• Manage operational performance of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) projects from kick-off to close out
• Lead project startup including budget set up, Schedule of Values (SOV) establishment, and submittal submission
• Manage procurement and release of long lead materials to meet ROJ dates
• Lead weekly project production meetings with General Superintendent to improve production
• Identify change orders and collaborate with teams to obtain owner approvals
• Understand and administer contracts and subcontract agreements
• Collaborate with EH&S to implement safety protocols
• Oversee pay applications and coordinate with Finance on supplier invoices
• Support recruitment, hiring, and performance feedback for SPO Drywall teams

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Contract administration

Vendor relationships

Communication

Team leadership

Health & safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field

Tools

SPO processes

Job description

Division: Nashville Main

Project Location(s): Nashville, TN 37201 USA

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Description:Lead, direct, and coordinate management of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) drywall and general Trades projects, including overall project pursuit, staffing, proactive planning, implementation, budget, and risk management.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Manage operational performance of assigned Self-Perform Operations (SPO) projects from kick-off to close out.
• Lead project start up including budget set up, Schedule of Values (SOV) establishment, and submittal submission.
• Manage procurement and release of long lead materials to comply with Required On Job (ROJ) dates.
• Lead weekly project production meetings and work with General Superintendent to improve production where possible.
• Generate actual production rates from field and communicate variances to management and estimating teams.
• Identify change conditions, estimate change orders, and collaborate with project teams to obtain required approvals from owners
• Understand and administer company contract and subcontract agreements.
• Promote involvement in community to help build strategic relationships and embrace community in which we live and work.
• Foster trusted advisor status to evolve internal, architect, owner, vendor, and supplier relationships.
• Contribute to master schedule development and update Self-Perform Operations (SPO) schedule for accuracy; distribute latest schedule to Trades and suppliers to communicate and confirm contractual obligations.
• Anticipate, identify, and resolve project scheduling issues in order to maintain a stable and productive crew.
• Manage budget and financial reporting to maintain adherence to project budget.
• Manage Quality Control (QC) program.
• Provide leadership for risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee and pricing decisions.
• Maintain compliance and communicate expectations about company business ethics and compliance programs with project stakeholders.
• Manage and oversee field operation and engineering processes and procedures.
• If in Trade Union environment, understand and manage to labor agreements. If in Trade Non-Union environment support recruitment of Trade labor and oversee other labor sources.
• Collaborate with EH&S team to implement project safety protocols.
• Oversee timely submission of pay applications.
• Collaborate with Finance team to confirm timely submission and payment of supplier invoices in accordance with terms of contract agreement. Review subcontracts, Purchase Orders (POs), and Change Orders for accuracy.
• Inform management of project and budget progress during Operation Review Meetings (ORM).
• Support and drive utilization of various company initiatives; promote and utilize emerging technologies and innovations to support sustainable competitive advantages.
• May supervise SPO Drywall team, participate in hiring process, onboard new staff, and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience performing as Project Manager for specialty scopes of work (e.g., framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, specialty ceilings, delegated design cold formed metal framing, and doors, frames, hardware)
• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field of study a plus, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• In-depth technical knowledge of interior construction systems such as metal framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, Cold Formed Metal Framing (CFMF), Doors Frames Hardware (DFHW), and related scopes
• Leadership and management skills to supervise teams and work activities
• Prior labor management experience (Union and/or Non-Union), desired
• Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing and engineering principles and techniques, budgeting, and accounting principles
• Thorough understanding of project drawings, specifications and scope of work
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work
• Ability to identify project issues (e.g., constructability of assemblies, coordination of self-performed work with adjacent trades) and resolve before scheduling work
• Experience in project engineering, field supervision, or purchasing
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, Trade practices
• Advanced project management skills to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines
• Familiar with operating procedures and methods of other departments (e.g., Procurement, Operations)

  Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

  Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.