Commercial Construction - Project Manager

LGE•Phoenix, AZ

11h

About The Position

The Commercial Construction - Project Manager will plan, direct, budget, and coordinate construction projects, typically through a field Superintendent. This role involves organizing and providing a master project schedule with regular updates for sequencing of activities on the project site. The Project Manager will prepare and initiate cost change orders for clients or subcontractors, assist the preconstruction team in bid and subcontractor buy-out, and ensure project progress aligns with the agreed-upon schedule. Additionally, this role is responsible for directing project close-out, ensuring timely provision of the final project punch list, and warranty materials.

Requirements

A degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a minimum of five years in the field is required.
Advanced knowledge in construction scheduling, construction management processes, means and methods.
Expert knowledge of building products, plan reading, construction details and relevant construction rules, regulations, and quality standards.
Competent in conflict and crisis management may occur during a commercial construction project.
Significant experience in management, processes, policies, procedures, and computer systems.
Familiar with construction project management software.
Strong leadership and human resources skills.

Nice To Haves

LEED certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet promised deadlines.
Plan each project set up with the Superintendent, including field office location and layout, temporary utilities, staging areas, safety and security practices, and fencing.
Maintain good relations and communications with all involved in the project, including Owners, sub-contractors, Jurisdictions Having Authority, and the public.
Provide leadership and maintain effective harmonious working relationships with on-site staff and sub-contractors.
Assure all required permits are in place at the beginning of each project or that may become required during construction.
Attend weekly sub-contractor and/or Owner meetings on site to review upcoming scheduled activity and coordination, and to provide safety information to the workforce.
Inspect and review projects on at least a weekly basis to monitor progress and quality of work and to assist the Superintendent as may be required.
Fill in for Superintendent as required during superintendents’ vacation periods or sick days.
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff and Project Engineers as required.
Initiate all sub-contract and prime contract change orders as required throughout the project.
Review progress of the project on a daily basis and suggest changes to field personnel with regard to construction activity that may be required to keep on track with the master project schedule.
Review monthly pay requests with the Superintendent and confirm the percentages of completion for various activities being invoiced for are in line with the actual work completed.
Resolve discrepancies that may occur between the contractors and Superintendent. Bring the issues to the attention of the Senior Project Director in more serious cases.
Assure all final inspections as required by the Jurisdictions Having Authority have been completed at the end of the project.
Coordinate utility accounts with the owners to assure those required to be in place for final inspections are done in advance so they do not affect the construction schedule.
Assist the Project Coordinator with obtaining warranty information from any “slow to react” sub-contractors so the warranty package can be provided to the Client on a timely basis.
Manage all warranty activities during the entire warranty period after the project has been completed.