Traveling Project Manager, Industrial/Manufacturing

JE Dunn Construction; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Project Manager 2 to oversee moderately complex construction projects. In this dynamic role, you will lead project management efforts, ensuring safety and efficiency while coordinating with various stakeholders. Your expertise will guide the project from preconstruction through to completion, leveraging advanced project management and construction technology. If you are passionate about driving successful project outcomes and building strong relationships in the industry, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company committed to excellence and innovation in construction.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction management experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field preferred.
• Experience in heavy industrial or automotive construction projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management activities for moderately complex construction projects.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders including subcontractors and design teams.
• Prepare project schedules and manage budgets to maximize profitability.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Construction Management

Budget Management

Lean Processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

MS Office

Project Management Software

Scheduling Software

Job description

Role Summary

The Project Manager 2 will provide overall direction and leadership on moderately complex projects, or a portion of large construction projects. This position will fully implement and manage the operation and administration of projects. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

PROJECT MANAGEMENT FAMILY - CORE

• Leads all aspects of the company's safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. Investigates safety incidents and retrains staff as needed.
• Manages the JE Dunn prestart checklist form.
• Supports the preconstruction team including quantity takeoff, trade coordination and scope of work development, scope review, bid package development, schedule development, bid list creation, and bid advertisement.
• Leads plan and implementation of buyout schedule. Verifies pricing and scope, identifies successful bidders, provides gap analysis against initial scope, and manages issuance of subcontracts.
• Manages the submittal schedule setup. Coordinates priorities with the team; reviews and approves all shop drawings and samples prior to submittal to architects or engineers.
• Ensures approved submittals are returned to subcontractors and available to the project team per the project schedule and contract.
• Coordinates with Logistics to obtain pricing on materials and equipment.
• Confers with risk management to ensure approval and/or bonding requirements for subcontractors. Reviews decisions with the project leader. Provides ongoing risk analysis of subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinates the various stakeholders of the project including but not limited to subcontractors, owner, field, design team, vendors, etc.
• Disseminates change requests to subcontractors for pricing and schedule input. Gathers and evaluates subcontractor pricing to confirm accuracy.
• Prepares, submits, and obtains owner/architect approval for change requests.
• Leads various meetings such as monthly project reviews, progress meetings, and OAC (Owner Architect) meetings.
• Completes monthly subcontractor and owner pay application process.
• Prepares project schedule with the Project Superintendent. Gathers input from the project team and utilizes Lean principles as appropriate. Develops and updates the project schedule for both preconstruction and construction activities. Manages materials, labor, and procurement logs to ensure appropriate resources are available to meet the project schedule.
• Identifies potential schedule impacts including scope, weather, manpower, and changes, and facilitates mitigation plans for these impacts.
• Provides appropriate written documentation for decisions affecting various aspects of the project such as budget, schedule, legal, quality, and safety. Employs current best practices for documentation requirements.
• Provides a variety of regular reporting and analysis to project team(s) to communicate overall project status and profitability.
• Prepares monthly cost and margin forecast with input from superintendent and reviews with the project team. Participates in the development of the project budget. Regularly reviews costs relative to the budget and highlights discrepancies to enable improved financial performance.
• Leads overall project closeout process using best practice standards, tools, and processes such as the close-out punch list, financials, subcontracts, warranties, etc.
• Interfaces with region/company legal counsel as appropriate.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

PROJECT MANAGER 2

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Gains an understanding of the estimating process from conceptual phase through GMP development.
• Identifies, understands, and actively manages project risks.
• Understands and manages project business plan to maximize financial success.
• Implements and manages components of the operation and administration of multiple or moderately complex construction projects.
• Utilizes awareness, experience, and knowledge to identify problems and recommends solutions for review and implementation by the team.
• Manages deliverables provided by internal resources such as IPS, logistics, self-perform, etc.
• Engages in business, industry, and community activities to build and strengthen external relationships.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Intermediate communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to conduct effective presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).
• Ability to apply fundamentals of construction management to projects.
• Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports successful project completion.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
• Advanced proficiency in project management and accounting software.
• Advanced proficiency in required construction technology.
• Advanced proficiency in scheduling software.
• Intermediate ability to apply Lean processes and philosophy.
• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work through relationship building.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent relevant experience considered in lieu of degree.

Experience

• 7+ years of construction management experience.
• Experience in heavy industrial, EV battery/automotive, warehouse/distribution, manufacturing, or food & beverage related construction projects (Preferred).

Working Environment

• Valid and unrestricted driver's license required.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• May require travel and/or relocation.
• Willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Assignment may include project sites and/or office work.
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen.
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling.

Benefits Information

The benefits package for this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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JE Dunn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For requests, contact [e-mail].

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