Construction Project Manager

United Wholesale Mortgage•Pontiac, MI

About The Position

A Project Engineer, commonly known as Construction Project Manager, is responsible for schedule preparation, pre-planning and resource forecasting for all assigned projects and other technical activities relating to the building project. They will oversee performance management of all facility projects. The Project Engineer must be available to help United Service teams on tasks and other items that may come their way that pertain to facilities operation. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Manage building construction projects, progress, and schedule Review design and bidding documents from architect, mechanical, and electrical engineers Evaluate contractor bids Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes Address any issues that arise during construction Supervise all assigned construction projects Evaluate project performance, producing weekly updates for stakeholders Maintain project database WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS: Must be familiar around the computer. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, and Building Envelope knowledge is preferred Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Project Manager or Superintendent Must have good communications skills for internal/external clients Problem solving skills are essential to making sound decisions to keep projects on schedule and in budget Report and escalate to leadership as needed Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation Be a self-starter with strong independent work ethic Ability to work well with large diverse teams Ability to work under pressure Translate requirements into tasks THE PLACE & THE PERKS Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement. It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life. From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here. More reasons you’ll love working here include: Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months Adoption reimbursement program Paid volunteer hours Paid training and career development Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 401k with employer match Mortgage discount and area business discounts Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks In-house Starbucks and Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi DISCLAIMER All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Must be familiar around the computer. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Project Manager or Superintendent
Must have good communications skills for internal/external clients
Problem solving skills are essential to making sound decisions to keep projects on schedule and in budget
Report and escalate to leadership as needed
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Be a self-starter with strong independent work ethic
Ability to work well with large diverse teams
Ability to work under pressure
Translate requirements into tasks

Nice To Haves

Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, and Building Envelope knowledge is preferred

Responsibilities

Manage building construction projects, progress, and schedule
Review design and bidding documents from architect, mechanical, and electrical engineers
Evaluate contractor bids
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes
Address any issues that arise during construction
Supervise all assigned construction projects
Evaluate project performance, producing weekly updates for stakeholders
Maintain project database

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
Adoption reimbursement program
Paid volunteer hours
Paid training and career development
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401k with employer match
Mortgage discount and area business discounts
Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon
Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
In-house Starbucks and Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company
Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi