PROJECT MANAGER

Frank L Blum Construction Co•Asheville, NC

64d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide overall management direction for existing projects and develop new business opportunities relative to a particular client, group of clients, geographical area or type of project.

Requirements

Requires a four year engineering degree or equivalent combination of experience and training/experience plus (five or more years) experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance management required
Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance
Thorough knowledge of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities vital; superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential
Advance understanding of cost accounting, construction technology and working knowledge of Excel and Word
Excellent communication, organization and supervisory skills essential, as well as the ability to motivate work force

Responsibilities

Plan, organize and staff key field positions with assistance/input from Senior Project Managers and upper management
Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of company policy
Initiate and maintain liaison with client and subcontractors to facilitate construction activities
Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures
Represent company in project meetings; assist in strategy meetings, etc.
Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with client
Supervise the work of the Superintendent and crew as well as the operations administrative staff
Comprehends, teaches and implements Blum Best Practices
Regularly reviews the site with the Superintendents for compliance to the project safety plan, stressing a zero tolerance for unsafe work practices and addresses any issues that arise immediately
Participates in the Blum Strategic Plan
Leads by example: Productive hours on the job, Regularly participates in personal training and education, Is punctual, honest and responsible when dealing with customer, partner and Blum employee issues
Initiate challenges to the superintendents, foremen, crew members and the operations administrative staff to be: More productive, Thoroughly trained, Safety conscious of self and others, Be a team member