Construction Project Manager

Cotton•Easton, MA

12d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cotton is a diversified holding company whose subsidiaries provide property restoration and recovery, construction, roofing, logistical support, temporary workforce housing, and culinary services to public and private entities worldwide. The company combines these services with talent, technology, and company-owned assets to support disaster events and large development projects, including work in complex environments. The Construction Project Manager oversees restoration and construction projects, coordinating with operations, clients, insurance adjusters, field supervisors, labor, subcontractors, vendors, and accounting. The role is responsible for project budgets and profitability, quality of service, safety planning and compliance, project documentation, permits, and timely file processing. The position also involves customer service and conflict resolution, business networking, safety meetings and investigations, and providing operational feedback. Travel throughout the United States and potentially beyond may be required, along with on-call work that can include extended hours and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Heavy restoration project knowledge is required.
Understanding of workflow procedures and systems.
Computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Proven organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proven ability to build relationships.
Minimum age of 21 and at least three years of verifiable driving experience.
No more than two moving violations in the past three years; no repeat seat belt violations; and no high-speed moving violations in the past three years.
Ability to get in and out of and drive a vehicle for most of the workday, including travel to appointments and the office.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods to complete paperwork or manage a job in the field.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a smoky environment.
Ability to travel throughout the United States and potentially beyond its borders for business development and project needs.
Ability to work an on-call schedule, including late evenings, early mornings, weekends, and extended hours, sometimes with little notice.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour training.
Knowledge of the insurance industry.
Experience or knowledge in mitigation, remediation, structural drying, abatement, HVAC or duct cleaning, air cleaning or air quality testing, air purification setup, and fire damage restoration.

Responsibilities

Communicate daily with operations to help ensure projects run smoothly.
Keep customers and insurance adjusters informed about project activities and needs.
Follow company protocols, project policies, safety policies, and accounting procedures.
Ensure service quality meets the company’s highest standards.
Set and manage project budgets to ensure profitability; perform work within budget or communicate project status from beginning to end.
Manage project buyouts, establish draw schedules with subcontractors and vendors, pull permits, and ensure required paperwork is completed and filed.
Develop site safety plans and communicate them to field supervisors and labor for implementation.
Ensure job files contain signed contracts and required forms appropriate to each job.
Process project files promptly for accurate accounting department processing.
Complete or draft daily Project Management Reviews for job files.
Conduct safety toolbox meetings and participate in safety investigations to minimize risk.
Provide feedback to operations and production managers regarding individual jobs as needed.
Maintain communication and network with adjusters, the insurance community, and assigned target businesses.
Maintain the company’s image and integrity in interactions with clients and partners.
Address client and adjuster needs and requests and resolve customer conflicts.
Manage operational staff performance and changes in project scope.
Apply knowledge of workflow procedures and systems.