Masonry Project Manager - Land Development

Sargon Masonry Construction • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sargon is a family-owned company specializing in masonry, stone and steel construction. Sargon Masonry Construction is a full-service land development and commercial masonry contractor specializing in perimeter fencing, retaining walls, masonry structures, entry monuments, footings and many other various design-build retaining wall systems.
The Project Manager will lead Sargon’s Land Development division by managing all phases of awarded contracts, financial reporting, procurement, documentation, and client relations. The Project Manager will directly manage a team to accomplish all divisional objectives and work closely with the Land Development Superintendents and Project Coordinators to ensure delivery of best-in-class quality, satisfaction, service, and value to our customers. The Land Development Project Manager will be responsible for all phases of up to 20 active jobs. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Construction and works closely with all Sargon Department Managers.

Requirements

• Minimum 7-10 years construction experience, 3-5 years in a lateral position.
• Work product and soft skills must reflect a high degree of professionalism and seamless ability to communicate between field crew members and client executives.
• Must have solid communication, technology, analytical and management skills.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities, ability to deliver high-quality, time-sensitive work.
• Must be able to demonstrate confidentiality and discretion regarding sensitive and, in some cases, protected Employee and company data and/or information.
• Must have integrity and the ability to discuss issues openly and honestly with your team and clients.
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels throughout the organization.
• Proven problem solver, solution-oriented mindset when tackling difficult situations.
• To incorporate Sargon core values, principles and annual business plan as a guide in making all business decisions.
• Highly proficient in MS Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
• Proven leadership abilities to mentor Sargon staff.
• Strong drive for results in a high growth environment.
• Must be able to physically inspect jobsite production, including but not limited to: walking on uneven terrain and walking up to 1000 feet.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, experience considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of awarded contracts, financial reporting, procurement, documentation, and client relations.
• Directly manage a team to accomplish all divisional objectives.
• Work closely with the Land Development Superintendents and Project Coordinators to ensure delivery of best-in-class quality, satisfaction, service, and value to our customers.
• Responsible for all phases of up to 20 active jobs.
• Meet with the Estimator of each project for Project Kick-off Meeting.
• Read and understand the contract for each assigned project within 48 hours following Project Kick-off Meeting.
• Generate RFIs as needed.
• Ensure that each plan and/or specification revision issued from customer is reviewed and understood.
• Ensure subcontractors and Sargon field crews are working from the latest set of plans.
• Hold Production Kick-off Meeting with General Superintendent on each new project.
• Review scope of work with General Superintendent and Superintendent on new mobilizations to ensure scope creep is not allowed.
• Organize and Schedule Pre-Construction meeting with all subcontractors and assigned field superintendent.
• Understand customers’ scheduling needs for the following four weeks on each new project including verbal conversation and obtaining a written schedule as often as the customer updates their schedule.
• Add a detailed schedule for all new projects to individual Project Schedule within 48 hours of Project Kick off Meeting - Schedule should include each scope item from start to finish.
• Update PM Project schedule for all projects weekly (minimum).
• Communicate scheduling conflicts with customers within 2 hours of conflict discovery.
• Attend scheduling meetings as required.
• Review budgets (prepared by Estimator) for each new project within 48 hours of Project Kick-off Meeting.
• Communicate any identified budget risks discovered to manager and estimator within 12 hours of discovery and prior to scope execution.
• Create and submit Buyout Budget Form for any necessary budget adjustments.
• Set-up Schedule of Values on each new project within 72 hours of Project Kick-off Meeting.
• Review and approve timesheets for employees who have charged time to assigned projects weekly on Fridays by 10am.
• Manage purchase orders for project-related purchases.
• Review and sign invoices within 24 hours of receiving for review.
• Create Change Orders as required.
• Obtain signed change order before scope execution begins.
• Email signed customer change order and budget to controller within 24 hours of receiving signed change order and prior to costs incurred for change order scope.
• Manage change orders directly with customer.
• Executed Change Orders entered into Spectrum within 48 hours.
• Create monthly billing for each project.
• Negotiate billing disputes with customer directly.
• Enter monthly billings for each project into Spectrum (Schedule of Values into the AIA Form) at least 24 hours prior to billing due date.
• Attend weekly Revenue Projections meetings.
• Attend monthly WIP meetings, give input on risks and opportunities on each assigned project.
• Manage punch list items efficiently and effectively while minimizing costs.
• Generate close-out documents as needed.
• Manage warranty items as needed.
• Update Percent Complete for each project weekly and submit it to Accounting.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with a focus on: Exceptional communication, maintaining positive attitude, constructively sharing your masonry expertise and exceeding client expectations.
• Participate in industry specific networking events to foster deeper connections with existing and potential clients.
• Develop client confidence and trust in your abilities and position within Sargon.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address client needs or enhance client relations.
• Act as a point of contact for client complaints and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Attend onsite meetings with customers as needed.
• Coach, mentor & lead all team members who directly report to you including, but not limited to, bi-annual performance reviews and end-of-year bonus allocation recommendations.
• Provide staff feedback, direction, guidance to ensure well-motivated workforce and continuous improvement opportunities.
• In coordination with Human Resources Manager, identify & suggest possible staffing gaps or the need to develop additional positions within your team.
• Participate in the Sargon Senior Leadership Team meetings and strategic planning meetings.
• Lead our safety culture by setting the example as it relates to full PPE compliance, working safely, and planning each work phase with safety as a forethought.
• Identify safety hazards on project sites and quickly and effectively implement corrective measures.
• Assist General Superintendent in ensuring crew is wearing proper PPE on each project site.
• Assist Human Resources & Marketing Managers in uniform distributions to field team.
• Ensure 811 utility locate requests are made as needed.
• Ensure all utility companies have responded with markings or “no conflict” notices prior to work start.
• In cooperation with the Safety Specialist, distribute weekly Safety Toolbox Talks materials to team on Thursdays.
• Ensure dust control logs are maintained and accurate as required by dust permit.
• Hold daily Team huddles, weekly Land Development meetings (as needed) and weekly superintendent team meetings.
• Return all internal and external messages within 24 hours for standard messages and 2 hours for urgent messages.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Partially subsidized medical insurance for employee & dependents
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match and short vesting schedule
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life, Accident & Critical Illness Insurances available
• Continuing Education opportunities
• Excellent company culture with a team of employees empowered to learn, teach, and take care of one another.

What This Job Offers

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