Senior Project Manager

The Fordy Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fordy Group is seeking an experienced Construction Manager/GC-CM to lead bidding, planning, field operations, cost management and project management across the Greater Charlotte Region.

You will develop bid strategies, organize pre-bid meetings, manage budgets, oversee safety plans, and coordinate with architects and engineers to deliver healthcare construction projects valued at $10M+. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 6+ years’ experience in GC/CM Construction Management.
• Healthcare construction experience, ideally on projects of $10 million+.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to support projects across the Greater Charlotte Region.

Responsibilities

• Develop bidders list and analyze subcontractor data and local market capabilities.
• Develop overall bidding strategy for projects.
• Manage distribution of bidding documents and tracking of bidders and bidder data.
• Organize and conduct pre-bid meetings.
• Manage development of work scopes and mentor others on their creation.
• Develop front end bidding documents based on project needs and owner contract requirements.
• Receive/evaluate bids and conduct post-bid reviews.
• Write subcontracts, including professional services or design-assist types.
• Initiate complex project schedules and activity logic with minimal guidance.
• Develop site logistics plans in conjunction with the superintendent.
• Set up cash flow and manpower projections at varying stages of the project.
• Prepare constructability reviews and review estimates for potential gaps.
• Set up jobsite, mobilize staff and equipment.
• Establish and oversee the safety plan and safety culture on site.
• Oversee punchlist processes and labor relations with field personnel.
• Assist with emergency procedures and training.
• Coordinate Mechanical/Electrical overhead coordination or BIM processes.
• Create and manage general conditions budgets and monitor costs monthly.
• Monitor change management processes and assist with owner amendments.
• Support jobsite cash management and payment timeliness.
• Facilitate project team meetings and ensure RFIs/submittals are processed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline

Job description

• Develop bidders list, including ability to analyze information in the subcontractor prequalification/bidding database and be aware of local market capabilities
• Develop overall bidding strategy for project
• Manage distribution of bidding documents and tracking of bidders, including solicitation of bidders and management of bidder data
• Organize and conduct pre-bid meetings
• Manage development of work scopes and mentor others on their creation
• Develop front end documents for bidding based on project needs and requirements of owner contract
• Receive/evaluate bids and conduct post-bid reviews
• Write subcontracts, both standard subcontract orders and more complex types such as professional services or design-assist

Planning

• Initiate setup of a complex project schedule and creation of activities and logic, with no/little assistance on durations and schedule flow
• Develop site logistics plans in conjunction with superintendent
• Set up a multi-element cash flow and manpower projection analysis at varying stages of the project
• Prepare constructability reviews to determine completeness of documents
• Review estimates prepared by preconstruction group for potential scope holes
• Initiate setup of jobsite, including mobilization of trailer and setup of jobsite staff

Field Operations

• Establish and oversee the safety plan at the jobsite; set safety culture at jobsite
• Ensure punchlist process is completed in a timely manner
• Assist with management of labor relations with field personnel, including interactions with unions
• Implement emergency crisis procedures and ensure staff is appropriately trained
• Facilitate Mechanical/Electrical overhead coordination or BIM process

Cost Management

• Create and manage general conditions budget; monitor and update projections monthly
• Establish non-reimbursables based on interpretation of contract; work to minimize their usage
• Set up trade budget structure and log into Prolog
• Review budget entries of others and evaluate reports for accuracy
• Regularly monitor project costs and effectiveness of change management process
• Oversee creation of cost items in Prolog and issuance to contractors
• Assist with processing changes to owner agreement
• Support jobsite cash management, including monitoring of job profitability and timeliness of payment

Management

• Facilitate meetings with the project team
• Ensure RFIs and submittals are being appropriately processed by the engineering staff
• Ensure office procedures are implemented, including filing system, correspondence formats, start-up documents, closeout documents, and archiving
• Manage ultimate agency acceptance of the project, including serving as an interface to code officials
• Involvement in seeking repeat and new business sales
• Assist with response to RFPs and preparation of presentations for new projects
• Manage job relations and communication needs with the Architect/Engineer

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
• 6+ years’ experience in GC/CM Construction Management
• Healthcare construction experience, ideally on projects of $10 million+
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to support projects across the Greater Charlotte Region