Project Manager (St. Louis-Based; No Travel Required)

Alberici Constructors•Overland, MO

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager is accountable for managing estimates, project budgets, schedules, costs, change orders, and billing. The role oversees project start-up and construction planning, monitors the performance of Project Engineers and the Superintendent, supervises subcontractor performance, and ensures the project meets quality, performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. The Project Manager also reviews costs against estimates, tracks labor productivity, manages risk, and supports positive cash flow through accurate and timely billing and accounts-receivable monitoring. This position leads and coordinates project staff and subcontractors, develops the project management plan and construction methodology, manages client relationships, and keeps the client informed about project progress and changes. The Project Manager promotes a safe, results-oriented project culture, oversees project documentation and reporting, and works to deliver the project as contracted while meeting profit targets. The position is St. Louis-based and marked onsite; the posting states that no travel is required in the title, although the responsibilities also describe travel as required for certain duties. The role manages and directs Project Engineers, Superintendents, and non-supervisory administrative employees. Alberici provides technical, management, and leadership development through a Professional Development Plan. Typical advancement opportunities include Senior Project Manager and then Project Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field, and 5–7 years of field construction project-management experience with exposure to projects of major scope, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree related to the construction industry and 5 years of experience in project engineering, construction project management, or related activities, with exposure to projects in excess of $20 million.
Thorough knowledge of the company's Built In Safety policies and practices.
Ability to create, interpret, and execute contracts effectively.
Ability to manage project budgets, schedules, cost controls, change orders, billing, and subcontractor performance.
Ability to manage and direct Project Engineers, Superintendents, and non-supervisory administrative employees.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, update, distribute, and manage project estimates.
Inform the Vice President/Project Director of needed change orders and review and schedule change orders into the project.
Develop or ensure development of detailed project schedules, milestones, and critical paths that meet contractual and client requirements.
Identify project staffing needs; assign operational personnel with the appropriate Vice President; and plan craft-worker needs with the Superintendent.
Develop and implement a project management plan incorporating client requirements and expectations, and establish the overall construction plan, methodology, means, and master schedule.
Use cost accounting and reporting systems to identify and address cost overruns and estimating mistakes; review charges and costs against estimates and track variances weekly.
Maintain the flow of financial information, ensure accurate and timely billing, monitor accounts receivable, and follow up on non-payment.
Study labor productivity reports and budget status and take action to keep the project on budget.
Maintain daily logs, test and inspection reports, permits, safety records, quality-management documentation, and records of potential claims.
Coordinate project start-up and internal and external support functions; manage the project according to company systems, policies, and procedures.
Manage project risk and the master schedule's critical path; ensure assigned schedule aspects are monitored by the Project Engineer.
Conduct daily coordination meetings with Project Engineers and the Superintendent and regular coordination meetings with subcontractors.
Define direct-report roles and responsibilities, coach and monitor Project Engineers and the Superintendent, conduct performance reviews, and identify employees with potential for greater responsibility.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with project employees, the workforce, subcontractors, clients, client agents, and local inspectors.
Manage contracts, change orders, billings, subcontractor disputes, pay requests, buyout procedures, labor relations, and jurisdiction.
Ensure subcontractors understand their scope and have the information needed to perform; monitor and hold them accountable for performance; approve invoices and extra-work timesheets; and compare billed work with completed work.
Ensure construction meets quality and performance specifications and regulatory requirements; conduct daily project inspections and ensure work is supervised by qualified project-management personnel.
Maintain client confidence and satisfaction by delivering the project as contracted, keeping the client informed, responding to concerns, and supporting opportunities for repeat business.
Lead and enforce site safety practices, establish expectations, conduct safety meetings, monitor compliance, correct violations, report and investigate accidents, and respond to OSHA visits.
Meet or exceed target profits, keep monthly projections and expenses current, approve invoices within five days, validate cost codes, and verify and approve weekly salary and contract personnel timesheets.
Fulfill MBE requirements.
Travel to company and subsidiary offices and offsite client, subcontractor, and supplier meetings as required by the responsibilities.
Exhibit regular and reliable in-person attendance as required by the supervisor, company guidelines, and project or office obligations.

Benefits

Profit-sharing plan, cash bonus programs, and annual cost-of-living adjustments.
Salary increases and per diems for qualified out-of-town assignments.
Health, dental, and vision insurance eligibility on day one.
Paid parental leave.
Continuing education reimbursement.
Personalized career development and training programs.
Minimum of 29 days of PTO, including holidays, for entry-level roles.
Fitness center for St. Louis office-based team members.
Gym membership reimbursement for project-based team members.
Corporate office cafeteria access.
Employee Resource Group opportunities.
Philanthropy opportunities.