Project Manager 2

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Project Manager 2 provides overall direction and leadership for moderately complex projects or a portion of large construction projects, fully implementing and managing project operations and administration in support of JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values. The role makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults a supervisor on other decisions. The stated career path is Senior Project Manager. The position leads project safety, preconstruction support, buyout, submittals, stakeholder coordination, change management, meetings, pay applications, scheduling, reporting, cost forecasting, risk management, and project closeout. It manages components of multiple or moderately complex construction projects, supports estimating from conceptual phase through GMP development, manages project risks and business plans, and coordinates deliverables from internal resources and functions. The role also builds external relationships through business, industry, and community activities. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience, and 7+ years of construction management experience. Aviation project experience is preferred. The role may involve travel or relocation, non-traditional hours to meet project needs, exposure to hot or cold conditions, and work at project sites and/or in an office. A valid and unrestricted driver’s license is required; the employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
7+ years of construction management experience.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to conduct effective presentations.
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office.
Ability to apply construction management means and methods to projects.
Thorough knowledge of project processes and how they support successful project completion.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external teams.
Advanced proficiency in project management and accounting software.
Advanced proficiency in required construction technology.
Advanced proficiency in scheduling software.
Intermediate ability to apply Lean processes and philosophy.
Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work through relationship building.
Ability to build lasting relationships with team members beyond a project.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.

Nice To Haves

Aviation project experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the company’s safety culture, promote an injury-free environment, investigate safety incidents, and retrain staff as needed.
Manage the JE Dunn prestart checklist form.
Support preconstruction activities, including quantity takeoff, trade coordination, scope development and review, bid package and schedule development, bid list creation, and bid advertisement.
Lead and implement the buyout schedule; verify pricing and scope, identify successful bidders, perform gap analysis, and manage subcontract issuance.
Set up and manage the submittal schedule, coordinate priorities, review and approve shop drawings and samples, and ensure approved submittals are returned and available to the project team on time.
Coordinate with Logistics to obtain pricing on materials and equipment.
Work with risk management on subcontractor approvals and bonding requirements; review decisions with the project leader and conduct ongoing subcontractor risk analysis.
Coordinate project stakeholders, including subcontractors, owners, field teams, design teams, and vendors.
Disseminate change requests for subcontractor pricing and schedule input, evaluate pricing, and prepare, submit, and obtain owner/architect approval for change requests.
Lead monthly project reviews, progress meetings, and Owner Architect Contractor meetings.
Complete monthly subcontractor and owner pay applications.
Develop and update preconstruction and construction schedules with the Project Superintendent and project team, applying Lean principles as appropriate; manage materials, labor, and procurement logs.
Identify potential schedule impacts and facilitate mitigation plans.
Document decisions affecting project budget, schedule, legal matters, quality, or safety using current best practices.
Provide regular project status and profitability reporting and analysis.
Prepare monthly cost and margin forecasts, participate in budget development, review costs against budget, and identify discrepancies.
Lead project closeout, including punch lists, financials, subcontracts, and warranties.
Interface with regional or company legal counsel as appropriate.
Develop understanding of estimating from conceptual phase through GMP development.
Identify, understand, and actively manage project risks.
Understand and manage the project business plan to maximize financial success.
Manage components of multiple or moderately complex construction projects.
Identify project problems and recommend solutions for team review and implementation.
Manage deliverables from internal resources and functions such as IPS, logistics, and self-perform.
Participate in business, industry, and community activities to build external relationships.