Project Manager (K-12 Schools)

W.E. O'Neil Construction•Littleton, CO

55d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of the Project Manager is to provide leadership and management for a specific construction project. The Project Manager has the responsibility for the project and project team from inception and preconstruction through completion to ensure that the project is completed to the satisfaction of all.

Requirements

Effective written and verbal language communication skills
Takes initiative, strives for increased responsibility and has a desire to learn
Shows emotional maturity, punctuality and dependability
Motivate and contribute to the teamwork / morale of the project team
Shows the desire and willingness to progress to the Senior Project Manager role and responsibilities
Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all (Owner, design professionals, various WEO departments, WEO project team, inspectors, and subcontractors)
Show alignment with and promotes WEO Corporate Values
See that all company policies are administered in a fair and consistent manner
Participate in on-boarding and training for those you are supervising
Involvement with the various WEO committees and part of establishing procedures and policies
Mentor, coach and train as necessary to help subordinates achieve their career objectives
Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience in a related field and a minimum of 8 plus years of relevant project management experience including K-12 schools, as an Assistant Project Engineer, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager or equivalent. Demonstrated experience managing multiple small projects simultaneously
Proficiency in basic computer skills (MS Word, Outlook, etc.)
Advanced understanding of scheduling, CMiC and Excel applications
Advanced understanding of construction administration processes, including contracts, construction documents, schedules, RFIs, submittals and material procurement
Advanced proficiency in P6 and CMiC applications Demonstrated ability to lead and manage
Demonstrated understanding of the importance of relationship building
Effective oral and written communication skills
Well-developed and proven negotiation skills
Well-developed time management and organization skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Project or P6 Scheduling Software and Project Management Software, such as Prolog, Viewpoint, CMiC or equivalent applications. With experience, using daily software tools, such as Bluebeam, Plan Grid, Safety Mojo, BIM 360 Glue, etc.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various construction delivery methods, various market sectors, the construction administration process, building trades, technical aspects of construction including means and methods, materials, building systems, planning, scheduling, estimating, owner and architect relations
Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course
First Aid and CPR certified

Responsibilities

Capable of successfully supervising projects ranging from $50 million plus, under various delivery methods, diversity in market sectors and varying complexities
Work closely with the Estimator during the preconstruction phase in managing the various design phases and setting the GMP and establishing the projects General Conditions
Work closely with the Superintendent(s) and project team in maintaining and enforcing project site safety programs
Make Project Cost Control a priority
Thoroughly review current and future Change Orders
Develop all cost and budget projections
Constantly review and evaluate General Condition’s costs
Compile and prepare accurate Monthly Reconciliation Reports e.) Create and maintain monthly Cash Flow Reports
Manage monthly pay applications and Subcontractor invoicing
Responsible for overall project profitability
Monitor project progress with Superintendent(s)
Work with Superintendent(s) as necessary to make schedule “course corrections” to insure project completes on time
Work closely with the Estimating Department during preconstruction
Capable of being the bridge between Estimating and Operations for your specific project
Partner with the Estimating Department to develop bid strategy, clarifications, and qualifications
Lead the preparation of project bid packages, i.e. writing scopes of work and creating all applicable exhibits
Prepare comprehensive subcontractor bid packages. Capable of preparing a “apples to apples” subcontractor bid analysis for the review lead Estimator, SPM and / or PX
Whenever applicable, assist the Design Team in making decisions that improve the opportunity for success
Assist Business Development with the preparation of responses to RFPs by providing technical writing, as required
Participate in presentations to prospective Owners
Promotes “Best Practices” within the WEO organization
Provide leadership to the project team to ensure quality control remains a priority throughout the building process
Ensure documentation of all claims are being properly handled to avoid litigation
Cash Flow Projections and Forecasting Costs
Train the PE and APM’s on cost control measures, Change Order Requests, Invoicing, Purchase Orders and Pay Applications
Negotiate Change Orders with subcontractors
Lead the resolution of all project specific issues
Oversee the entire team to ensure CMiC is set up correctly, i.e. Submittal Registry, budget, etc.
Oversee and manage that the entire team is utilizing PlanGrid to organize all contract documents and progress photo documentation occurs on a weekly basis and get properly achieved
Oversee management of the Material Procurement Log to ensure timely deliveries that correspond with the projects P6 schedule
Manage and guide the team with regard to the contract close out process (O&M manuals, As-Builts, etc.)
Represent WEO at Owner, Subcontractor and coordination meetings
Lead weekly OAC Meetings and be viewed as the project leader with the Owner, architect, construction manager, etc.
Review meeting minutes for accuracy and content prior to distribution
Provide guidance to the team on desired format and content to best organize all closeout binders
Basic understanding of insurance in the construction industry and its impact on the construction agreement and subcontractor’s agreement in particular indemnification language, liability and policy limits
Understands bonding procedures, and requirements, including payment and performance bonds, sub bonds, bonding over liens, Subguard, etc.
Understands the basics of Owner’s Contract: AIA 101, AIA 111, AIA General Conditions agreements
Attend and participate in WEO Quarterly Risk Management (QRM) Trainings
Participate in WEO networking events
Participate in all PM Round Tables
Contribute to BD efforts, i.e. attend conferences, seminars, industry events, maintain relationships with past Owners, etc.
Ensures all administrative systems are properly set up, implemented, supervised and maintained a.) Filing systems and document control procedures b.) General Correspondence c.) RFI / Submittal procedures and logs d.) Contract Change Order procedures e.) Subcontractor Tracking Log f.) Material tracking procedures / logs g.) Billing procedures, Owner, subcontractor and supplier h.) Project close out / punch list procedures
Create and maintain a positive work environment at the project jobsite
Promote team bonding and extracurricular activities at the project level
Provide the leadership, management and training to ensure all WEO project team members contribute to the successful delivery of the project
Delegate authority and assign supervisory responsibilities to the jobsite team
Manage the project subcontractor and supplier community, provide leadership in their project coordination, procurement and scheduling efforts
Take a leadership role in resolving project claims and disputes
Serve as the primary point of contact with the Owner; strive to build a positive relationship
Conduct performance reviews on assigned staff
Understand all contract requirements and deliverables. Lead and manage the project team accordingly
Chair project meetings, ensure meeting minutes properly reflect issues and accountabilities
Prepare, review and distribute Change Order Requests for all subcontractors
Properly forecast all costs and projected fee with the Monthly Reconciliation Report
Ensure the timely delivery to the jobsite of all project equipment and materials (procurement)
Coordinate with the project team to ensure the date subcontracts must be awarded by are in alignment with the required material on-site dates, per the P6 schedule
Oversee the entire submittal process with the subcontractors, PE’s, SPE’s, APM’s and design team
Review the overall project schedule and 8-week look ahead schedules prior to distribution to the Subcontractors and Owner
Thorough understanding of CPM scheduling principles and the use of Microsoft Project or P6 scheduling software. Committed to WEO scheduling policies regarding baseline project schedule, 8-week look ahead schedules, recovery schedules, fragnets, etc.
Ensure the you management staff is finding conflicts in the contract documents and issuing “Request for Information” (RFI) to the appropriate party / parties in a timely manner
Work closely with your management team and Superintendent(s) to find practical solutions to field problems or conflicts found in the contract documents prior to issuing RFI’s
Partner with the Project Superintendent(s) in providing safety orientation to all field workers prior to their start of work on site
Assist the Project Superintendent(s) with generating and issuing incident reports
Partner with the Project Superintendent(s) to ensure all Injury and Illness Prevention Plans (IIPP) documents have been submitted by all subcontractors
Partner with the Project Superintendent(s) to ensure all Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) plans have been submitted by all subcontractors, as needed
Partner with the Project Superintendent(s) to create the first draft of the projects Site Specific Quality Plan (SSQP)
Partner with the Project Superintendent(s) to schedule all pre-installation meetings
Oversee and manage the weekly Building Information Modeling (BIM) meetings to achieve a set of “clash free” documents for all MEPF trades
Work closely with your project management team to develop an Owner training schedule, which shows when all applicable subcontractors will provide training to the Owner
Ensure that all video recording for training has been completed and all training videos have been formally transmitted to the Owner, as part of our close out package
Oversee and manage the punch list process working closely with your project management staff and Superintendent(s) to ensure we are 100% complete with all punch list items within 30-days of projects turnover / C of O
Participate in initial and / or acceptance walks with the Architect / Owner, as needed