Aptitude Project Manager 2

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Aptitude, JE Dunn’s strategic partner for technology integration services, supports the increasingly complex demands of modern building projects. The Project Manager 2 provides overall direction and leadership on moderately complex projects or a portion of large construction projects, and fully implements and manages project operations and administration in support of JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values. The role makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults a supervisor on other decisions. The stated career path is Senior Project Manager. The position manages core construction project activities from preconstruction through closeout, including safety, procurement, submittals, stakeholder coordination, schedule and budget management, change requests, reporting, and project financial performance. It may manage components of multiple or moderately complex projects and manage deliverables from internal resources and functions. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience, and 7 or more years of construction management experience. The role is assigned to project sites and/or an office, may involve travel or relocation, and requires willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs. The position requires an unrestricted driver’s license and ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Exposure to hot or cold conditions may occur.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
7 or more years of construction management experience.
Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and on time.
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills and ability to conduct effective presentations.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to apply construction management means and methods fundamentals to projects.
Thorough knowledge of project processes and how they support successful project completion.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate internally and externally.
Advanced proficiency in project management and accounting software, required construction technology, and scheduling software.
Intermediate ability to apply Lean processes and philosophy.
Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work through relationship building.
Ability to build relationships with team members beyond an individual project.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.

Responsibilities

Lead the company’s safety culture, demonstrate commitment to an injury-free environment, mentor others, investigate safety incidents, and retrain staff as needed.
Manage the JE Dunn prestart checklist form.
Support preconstruction activities, including quantity takeoff, trade coordination, scope development and review, bid package and schedule development, bid list creation, and bid advertisement.
Lead and implement the buyout schedule; verify pricing and scope, identify successful bidders, perform gap analysis, and manage subcontract issuance.
Set up and manage the submittal schedule, coordinate priorities, review and approve shop drawings and samples before submission, and ensure approved submittals are returned and available according to schedule and contract requirements.
Coordinate with Logistics to obtain pricing for materials and equipment.
Work with risk management on subcontractor approvals and bonding requirements, review decisions with the project leader, and conduct ongoing subcontractor risk analysis.
Coordinate project stakeholders, including subcontractors, owners, field teams, design teams, and vendors.
Distribute change requests to subcontractors, obtain and evaluate pricing and schedule input, and prepare and submit change requests for owner/architect approval.
Lead monthly project reviews, progress meetings, and Owner Architect meetings.
Complete monthly subcontractor and owner pay application processes.
Prepare and update project schedules with the Project Superintendent and project team; apply Lean principles as appropriate and manage materials, labor, and procurement logs.
Identify potential schedule impacts, including scope, weather, manpower, and changes, and facilitate mitigation plans.
Document decisions affecting project budget, schedule, legal matters, quality, and safety using current best practices.
Provide regular reporting and analysis to communicate project status and profitability.
Prepare monthly cost and margin forecasts, participate in project budget development, review costs against budget, and identify discrepancies to support financial performance.
Lead project closeout, including punch lists, financials, subcontracts, and warranties.
Interface with regional or company legal counsel as appropriate.
Develop understanding of estimating from conceptual phase through GMP development.
Identify, understand, and actively manage project risks and the project business plan to maximize financial success.
Implement and manage operations and administration for multiple or moderately complex construction projects.
Identify project problems and recommend solutions for team review and implementation.
Manage deliverables from internal resources and functions such as IPS, logistics, and self-perform.
Participate in business, industry, and community activities to build and strengthen external relationships.