Construction Project Manager

BE&K Building Group•Greenville, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the project, in a role and reporting structure as designated for the project. The Project Manager is further responsible for the overall administration of the project, including subcontracting, procurement and purchasing of trades and vendors, design management, client management, scheduling, documentation, meetings, reports, document control and management, and cost management, including budgets and internal cost reporting, profitability, subcontractor and vendor payments, owner billings, and change orders. The Project Manager collaborates closely with the Superintendent in a role as outlined in the organizational and reporting structure. The Project Manager serves as the primary liaison with the Client and Design Team, and subcontractors. Project Manager, I should be capable of all duties of Assistant Project Manager, and should have previously demonstrated success in that role, or an equivalent role. Project Manager I should be capable of successfully managing a project up to an approximate worth of around $5M at the entry level to around $20M at the upper range of the position. The Project Manager will oversee the construction and renovation of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, specifically those involved in the production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), ensuring all construction activities comply with industry standards, GMP regulations, and FDA guidelines. They will coordinate with engineering teams to integrate specialized equipment and systems required for API production.

Requirements

BS/BA degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
Proven prior success at Assistant Project Manager level, or equivalent role.
Already operating in general at Project Manager I level.
Minimum of five (5) years' experience in the construction industry.
At least two (2) years' experience in the position of Assistant Project Manager.
Sound understanding of essential job functions, duties, and responsibilities of Superintendent.
General understanding of Senior Project Manager role.
Competent with computer requirements necessary for JDE profitability forecasting and reporting.
Additional technology skills
Planning and scheduling skills
Cost Control skills
Additional leadership skills
Knowledge of Management and Leadership styles
Conflict resolution skills
Negotiation techniques
Skills in managing workforce diversity
Ability to perform physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and handling materials.
Must be able to work in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Capable of standing and walking for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Successful completion of a background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

General understanding of Senior Project Manager role.

Responsibilities

Manage project budget
Manage project schedule
Manage project safety
Manage project quality
Manage project profitability and cost controls
Manage project documentation, communication, and document control
Manage contract
Manage design and change
Manage client relations and communication
Manage subcontracting, purchase orders, procurement, and purchasing
Manage client and subcontractor/vendor billings and payments
Enhance business development opportunities through performance and relationships
Manage, train, and develop subordinate staff
Review and understand the budget/estimate for complete understanding of the project scope and budget.
Establish project budget cost coding breakdown and enter in JDE.
Review all subcontractor and vendor bids and perform procurement through de-scoping and interviewing in collaboration with preconstruction and the project team.
Prepare detailed scopes of work for all subcontractors and purchase orders, including schedule requirements and other obligations.
Issue and execute formal agreements (within limits of authority).
Ensure Superintendent and all staff are familiar with subcontractor work scopes.
Conduct preconstruction meetings with all subcontractors as they begin work on site, covering project procedures, safety rules, contract document requirements, schedule, and quality expectations.
Develop, with the Superintendent, a "rolling punch list" of substandard and deficient work items.
Learn and manage the Owner's needs and expectations and educate the Owner on what to expect.
Ensure all construction activities comply with industry standards, GMP regulations, and FDA guidelines.
Coordinate with engineering teams to integrate specialized equipment and systems required for API production.
Thoroughly review and understand the Owner's contract to ensure compliance with all contractual requirements.
Collaborate with superiors to ensure proper project staffing.
Establish the overall project's procedures and execution plan.
Work with the Superintendent and subcontractors to prepare the overall detailed project schedule.
Ensure the schedule is incorporated into appropriate subcontracts and purchase orders.
Work with Superintendent to ensure the schedule is updated a minimum of once a month or more often as necessary.
Monitor critical path activities frequently to document and intervene if necessary to keep the project on or ahead of schedule.
Assist the Superintendent in preparing "Work Completion Lists" when the project is 90% complete.
Establish the project document control system to ensure the project is using the most current contract documents for construction.
Initiate and monitor Request for Information (RFIs) as well as shop drawing control and management.
Oversee overall communication and documentation on the project, including the filing system, letters, emails, meeting minutes, correspondence, and all reports.
Attend weekly subcontractor meetings and prepare meeting minutes for documentation and follow-up.
Participate in or lead Owner/Architect meetings with required minutes and documentation.
Manage all aspects of cost and profitability, including change orders, internal cost coding, profitability analysis, and other logs, reports, and tools.
Approve subcontractor and vendor billings and invoices for payment after Superintendent has approved.
Prepare and submit monthly billings to the Owner.
Monitor labor, material, and equipment costs with Superintendent to maintain budget.
Prepare monthly status reports and progress reports.
Review safety program implementation on site with Superintendent to ensure compliance.
Develop relationships with Clients for possible repeat business.
Participate in business development activities and assist in proposal preparation.
Promote productive client relationships.
Provide leadership in the professional and career development of subordinates.
Provide timely and fair performance evaluations.
Provide mentoring, training, and development as needed.
Maintain effective communication with clients.
Understand client needs to achieve an acceptable level of satisfaction.
Perform all required closeout documentation.