CA Project Manager

Kaas Wilson Architects LLC•Bloomington, MN

42m

About The Position

The Contract Administration Project Manager will be responsible for providing assistance to the Contract Administration Project Managers, Contract Administration Senior Project Managers, and Director of Contract Administration.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams.
Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to make informed and quick decisions, and work well under pressure when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.
Ability to collaborate with managers and negotiate competing priorities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.
Thorough understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings.
Knowledge of Bluebeam, PlanGrid, Submittal Platforms, and some Revit Knowledge
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or Construction Science required.
Two to three years of construction-related experience is required.
Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of the jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
May require travel.
Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
Must be on-call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite.

Responsibilities

May provide direction for Assistant Construction Administration Project Managers
Assists in observing the work by performing periodic site visits and preparing worksite observation reports.
Informs the owner of known deviations from the contract documents, reports defects and deficiencies in observed work, and informs the owner of project progress and dates for substantial completion.
Assists in processing Change Orders, Architectural Supplemental Instructions, Requests for Proposal and Change Requests
Attends preinstall meetings periodically.
Reviews submittals, project samples, and project data.
Responds to requests for information from multiple general contractors, owners, and developers.
Interprets the Construction Documents and schedules.
Reviews construction project requests for substitutions.
Is responsible for maintaining knowledge of current contract document information in the owner-architect agreement and any additional or professional services agreements in accordance with these documents.
Applies comprehensive understanding of the following building systems during document review: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, security, and low voltage.
Researches, maintains, and applies current knowledge of applicable codes for multiple projects and resolves issues with inspectors and other authorities having jurisdiction.
Uses standard protocol for communication with and between team members including the owner, architect/engineer team, general contractors, subcontractors, interior design team, and outside consultants.
Assists in providing feedback about issues for improvements (constructability, material appropriateness, clarity, function, equipment coordination, etc.) to the design/production team as well as quality management and specifications teams.
Assists with scheduling and coordinating project tasks assigned by the Project Management Team in logical steps and budgets the time necessary to meet deadlines.
Prepares content for and participates in all onsite punch-list walkthroughs.
May assist in quality control reviews of in-house architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical designs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.