Construction Service Project Manager

Speedwell Construction•Manheim, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Service Project Manager is responsible for leading construction projects from initial client engagement through final completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with company quality standards. The position requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to effectively coordinate teams, manage resources, and meet client expectations. This position requires a leader who leads by example and consistently upholds Speedwell’s core values of diligence, respect, humility, and a sense of urgency. This position is responsible for orchestrating and supervising a construction project from its sale through final construction. The employee may also serve as a coach or resource for other positions in the company. The project manager will divide their time between working in an active office environment, visiting job sites, and attending various meetings.

Requirements

Maintains a healthy and positive attitude toward our work, our Company, our industry partners, and our customers
Listen to others, maintain confidentiality, focus on solving conflicts, and not pass blame
Speak clearly and in a positive manner, participate in meetings, seek clarification, and respond to questions
Able to read and write in an effective manner
Able to build morale and group commitment to goals and objectives, balance team and individual responsibilities, support everyone’s effort to succeed, give and welcome feedback
Listen to the needs of the customer and respond appropriately, even in demanding situations, and respond to requests for assistance
Tactfully approach others and treat them with respect
Prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and plan for additional resources if needed, organize other people and their tasks
Adjust as the work environment evolves and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
Arrive at work or meetings consistently and on time
Complete tasks on time and commit to longer hours of work when necessary to reach goals
Volunteer readily, seek opportunities to increase responsibility, and pursue self-development activities
Recognition of mistakes and ability to apply lessons learned to future projects
Read and understand construction drawings and specifications
Knowledge of common building construction techniques
High School Diploma or equivalent
Working knowledge of the construction processes, building codes, and safety regulations
Basic understanding of Information Technology
5+ years of experience in some form of Construction
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
Motor Vehicle Record review
Current driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Four (4) year degree in a construction-related curriculum.
Construction project management skills
OSHA 10-hour certification.
Ability to read, write, and understand contract language, contract drawings, and contract specifications
Ability to schedule projects through Microsoft Project
Experience with construction-related software (i.e., BlueBeam, Viewpoint, Revit, or Microsoft Project).

Responsibilities

Develop connections in the Manufacturing, Warehousing, Industrial, and Retail sectors for all bid/spec or design/build opportunities and provide oversight for these projects with the goals of fostering a reputation for quality and value
Respond to client's proposal requests efficiently by maintaining a schedule that meets expectations, responding on time, and delivering what was expected
Perform/oversee all estimating functions in conjunction with the Estimating Manager or VP. Estimating may include all construction divisions. Write proposals tailored to meet the client’s requirements and win the work.
Manage, organize, and coordinate the project management functions of all assigned projects
Manage the buy-out process, including accurate and complete scope analysis and honest negotiations with subcontractors and vendors
Coordinate and champion the preconstruction process
Develop a Microsoft Project Schedule for each project and update the schedule regularly throughout the duration of the project
Understand and approve the 3-week schedule submitted by the Project Superintendent
Obtain the necessary permits and licenses for each project
Provide direct oversight to PC to manage sub-contracts, purchase orders, submittals, RFI's, warranties, and all other required processes
Write Change Order Requests that completely and accurately detail the subject matter for the approving parties
Evaluate aspects of operational costs and work towards reducing costs and expenses where possible (without sacrificing safety or quality) in order to achieve profit goals
Oversee accurate and timely project billings
Manage several customers and commercial construction projects concurrently
Conduct regular on-site project meetings with architects and owners as appropriate for each project—this may also include subcontractors and others involved.
Provide oversight for the superintendent assigned to each project
Coordinate with the site superintendent to oversee all aspects of the Speedwell Safety Program for each project
Conduct or participate in all necessary Hand-off Meetings, Start-up Meetings, and Wrap-up Meetings
Orchestrating and supervising a construction project from its sale through final construction
Serve as a coach or resource for other positions in the company