Construction Project Manager

Canam•White Plains, NY

About The Position

We are currently seeking a talented and dedicated professional to fill the position of Project Manager with Canam Group Inc. The successful candidate will have the mandate to manage customer projects through interaction with various internal departments and provide external customers with information and support. He will provide operational direction, guidance and support to all departments regarding the production of joists and structural steel products from initial sale to final contract closeout.

Requirements

Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from a technical/vocational school preferred.
5 to 8 years of related experience preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels and with customers, and strong customer orientation.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Exceptional and proven organizational skills.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project or Google Workspace and other software.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain good relationships with customers; coordinate activities with drafting/engineering, sales and estimating, shipping and production departments to determine project schedules.
Review purchase orders and sales contracts to ensure that legal obligations are met.
Review specifications to ensure that the scope of the work is consistent with the bid.
Maintain records of communications with customers (phone calls, conversations, standard letters and notices); update Canam systems with the appropriate dates and keep up-to-date and accurate notes.
Write to customers and follow-up on outstanding Requests for Information from all departments.
Follow-up on any codes that may affect delivery in collaboration with the Credit Department.
Review comparison reports; research and prepare change orders based on verifiable information; follow-up on collection letters to customers and prepare processing forms and/or process extra credit.
Ensure that final drawings are sent and calculations are included if necessary.
Process back charge forms in collaboration with various departments when claims are received.
Review claims, document issues and resolve claims in collaboration with management, who will grant final approval.
Review charges, document issues and provide management with the supporting documents necessary to review claims.
Update tracking spreadsheets with all back charges and change orders.
Provide continuous improvement guidance and input to all departments.
Research accounting issues as requested by the Accounting Manager.
Prepare reports and correspondence for internal and external use.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.