Construction Project Manager

Delaware Nation Industries • Columbia, SC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning and oversight of a wide variety of construction projects from beginning to end. The duties include hiring subcontractors and working with engineers and architects as needed and tracking all aspects of a project including budget and schedule. The ideal applicant will be highly organized, with the ability to plan and multitask in order to meet deadlines and keep projects under budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible construction project management experience, including at least 3 years managing federal construction projects from award through closeout.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and federal construction contracting procedures.
• Familiarity with USACE EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual.
• Comfortable reading and understanding of construction drawings and documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer software (especially Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint).
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam Revu, and Critical Path Management tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles
• Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs.
• High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• USACE, FAA, Air Force and/or US Army Department of Public Works experience.
• Experience supporting multiple Federal/military RFP proposals & estimates and active projects concurrently.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Primavera P6, AutoCAD, USACE RMS, Kahua PM and RS Means Online Costing Software.
• General Contractor License or a Construction Management Certification such as the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
• Specific state-level licenses may be required depending on the project location and scope.
• Desired Certifications include: USACE QCM Certification; Certified Safety Professional, 24-Hour Fall Protection Certification, First Aid/ CPR Certification, Primavera P6 Training Certification, Project Management Professional Certification, Competent Person Training Certification.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between DNI and the client. Maintain positive client relationships through proactive communication and responsiveness.
• Address client concerns and develop resolution in a timely manner.
• Provide leadership and direction to Superintendents, Quality Control (QC) Managers, Site Safety and Health Officers (SSHO), subcontractors, suppliers, and project support personnel.
• Establish project objectives, priorities, and performance expectations
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaborations, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and support the professional development of project team members.
• Participation in project handoff meetings from estimating/ business development.
• Review contracts documents, plans, specifications, and scope requirements prior to project commencement
• Develop project execution plans, procurement schedules, and risk mitigation strategies
• Evaluate subcontractor qualifications, proposals, and pricing
• Assist with subcontractor buyout and procurement activities
• Administer contracts and subcontract agreements in accordance with FAR, project specifications, and company procedures
• Review subcontract agreements for compliance and scope coverage
• Manage Requests for Information (RFIs), submittmits, contract correspondence, and project documentation.
• Facilitate project meetings and drive accountability for assigned action items.
• Foster collaboration and communication among all stakeholders
• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of project records, correspondence, meeting minutes, schedules, submittals, RFIs, and change order logs. Maintain project documentation in accordance with contract requirements and company procedures
• Coordinate with Superintendents, QC Managers, and SSHO’s to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Monitor project quality standards and corrective action implementation
• Review quality control reports and inspection results.
• Review safety performance metrics, incident reports, and corrective actions.
• Participate in safety planning and risk assessments through the project life cycle.
• Maintain responsibility for project profitability and financial performance
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices
• Develop cost projections and forecasts
• Monitor committed costs, actual costs, and estimate-at-completion reporting
• Identify potential cost overruns and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, review, and maintain Critical Path Method schedules utilizing Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software.
• Analyze schedule variances and implement recovery plans when required
• Coordinate schedule updates with project site personnel and subcontractors
• Evaluate project impacts resulting from delays and changes.
• Manage long-lead procurement items and material delivery schedules
• Coordinate vendor activities to maintain project progress.
• Identify, document, price, negotiate, and execute contract modifications and change orders.
• Evaluate subcontractor change requests and negotiate fair pricing.
• Maintain change order logs and ensure timely client notification and approval.
• Identify and mitigate project risks related to scope, schedule, budget, safety, procurement, and labor availability
• Develop contingency plans to minimize project impacts
• Escalate critical project issues to executive leadership
• Manage project closeout activities including punch list completion, warranty documentation, as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and final billing.
• Obtain final project acceptance and closeout approvals from clients.

Benefits

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior