Lead Project Manager - Construction
About The Position
The Lead Project Manager leads the planning and execution of construction projects from start to finish. Working from a job site, the role manages multiple projects and collaborates closely with Project Superintendents. It also oversees and mentors Project Managers and Project Coordinators, and manages and mentors Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers. The Lead Project Manager supports preconstruction and the Director of Construction in establishing the GMP Agreement, then takes full ownership of the project budget once the GMP is executed. The role procures subcontracts and purchase orders, monitors project expenses, addresses cost issues and subcontractor requests, and prepares monthly profit projections. It supports superintendents with timely procurement, materials, information, and compliance; coordinates monthly schedule updates; reviews design documents and submittals; and manages a three-phase quality-control program. The role proactively coordinates with manufacturers and authorities having jurisdiction when applicable, partners with the Superintendent and Safety Manager to promote a safe job site, oversees safety compliance and reporting, and manages project insurance requirements in consultation with the Risk Manager. It also maintains relationships with subcontractors and design consultants and partners with Development Managers and Development Construction Managers to resolve project challenges. The position follows company policies and applicable regulatory requirements, reports safety issues and policy violations, identifies operational improvements, and keeps current with relevant industry changes and training.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in construction management, engineering, or business.
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience in construction and/or development, including at least 5 years specifically in multifamily.
- Ability to meet the position’s attendance, punctuality, and physical demands.
- Ability to perform the essential job functions unaccompanied.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree concentration in construction management, engineering, or business.
Responsibilities
- Support the Preconstruction Department and Director of Construction in establishing the GMP Agreement at the beginning of a project.
- Assume full ownership of the project budget upon execution of the GMP.
- Procure subcontracts and purchase orders and establish complete project scopes without gaps or overlaps.
- Closely monitor variable project expenses.
- Address cost issues promptly and accurately, including GMP change orders and subcontractor requests for additional time or money.
- Prepare monthly profit projections and estimate the final project fee, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Support Project Superintendents by timely providing buyout, materials, information, and compliance resources needed for project execution.
- Coordinate monthly schedule updates with Project Superintendents and the Project Scheduler and distribute updates to Development and subcontractors or vendors.
- Thoroughly review design documents and submittals to ensure required details are provided and coordinated.
- Manage the three-phase quality-control program for each feature of work: pre-installation meetings, first-install verification, and ongoing observations.
- Proactively engage manufacturers and authorities having jurisdiction, when applicable, to incorporate their requirements into the process.
- Work with the Superintendent and consult the Safety Manager to maintain a safe job site for RangeWater employees, subcontractors, and the public.
- Oversee required compliance and reporting under RangeWater Construction’s Safety Program.
- Consult the Risk Manager to oversee project insurance programs and ensure adherence to their requirements, including OCIP/CCIP, Builder’s Risk, Auto/WC/Pollution/Professional Liability, and Subcontractor Default Insurance/Bonding.
- Lead by example and uphold RangeWater’s integrity standards and reputation.
- Collaborate extensively with Project Superintendents.
- Oversee and mentor Project Managers and Project Coordinators, and manage and mentor Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.
- Develop and maintain key subcontractor and design consultant relationships.
- Partner with Development Managers and Development Construction Managers to proactively resolve project challenges.
- Meet attendance, punctuality, and physical demands of the position in accordance with company policies and performance expectations.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, operational processes, and established policies; report violations or infractions to appropriate individuals.
- Follow safety practices and promptly report equipment malfunctions, injuries, accidents, and other safety issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, and productivity.
- Keep current with industry changes in technology, tools, processes, and standards through training and other information sources, and apply relevant knowledge.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Two or more weeks of paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) enrollment opportunity.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability.
- Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents after six months.
- Potential opportunity for savings in rent, depending on property and ownership.
- Cell phone allowance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
