Senior Construction Project Manager – Columbus Growth

Independence Excavating, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Excellent benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) + Company match

Training and tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Family-owned since 1956

Job summary

Independence Construction is expanding its Columbus, Ohio office and seeks a Project Manager to oversee multiple construction projects from pre-construction through close-out. You will lead project teams, coordinate with owners and architects, and manage budgets, schedules, and compliant documentation.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering and 5–7 years’ progressive experience in construction management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering; 5-7 years’ experience in progressively responsible roles in construction management or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to deal with situations involving sensitive and confidential company issues
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels, both internally and externally
• Knowledge of budgeting and expense control
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Able to write reports, business correspondence
• Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines
• Knowledge of all different construction delivery systems
• Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Your responsible for all aspects of multiple construction projects for the duration of projects assigned; lead the project teams with the project executive(s) and represent Independence Construction to the client; work with IC executives on business development to secure future work.
• Develop Site Specific Safety Plans with Project Team, with assistance from company Safety personnel. Ensure safety is discussed at project morning huddles
• Work with estimating department on project bids and pre-construction phase for assigned projects. Assist in preparing Bid Packaging strategies and bidding Scopes of Work
• Prepare and review project schedules from pre-construction phase through close-out
• Initiate and award subcontracts to vendors and subcontractors during pre-construction phase; issue change orders as necessary
• Develop and revise project budgets, as necessary
• On a monthly basis, prepare, monitor, and present Job Cost reports for all projects assigned to Management and Company Controller
• Act as liaison with Owner/Architect for projects assigned
• Develop and Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) utilized on projects
• Administer and monitor compliance with construction contracts with Owners, subcontractors, and vendors
• Construction documentation management, including applying for building permits, surveys, testing and inspections
• Coordinate and expedite materials and services for the job sites
• Manage labor relations and work with internal personnel to resolve labor issues
• Analyze actual costs to estimates and document variances
• Prepare and update cash flow projections and if required using a cost-loaded schedule
• Oversee, manage and/or complete change management processes
• Review and coordinate structural, architectural and MEP drawings
• Oversee the MEP Coordination process and BIM utilization to assure project coordination
• Manage the Job Close out Process including Contracts with Owner, subcontractors and vendors, and obtain warrantees and releases
• With company and project executives, perform business development functions to obtain future work
• Travel within a 2-hour radius may be required.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Analytical thinking

Organization

Construction knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

Independence Construction is expanding its Columbus, Ohio office and seeks a Project Manager to oversee multiple construction projects from pre-construction through close-out. You will lead project teams, coordinate with owners and architects, and manage budgets, schedules, and compliant documentation.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering and 5–7 years’ progressive experience in construction management.