Project Manager - Commercial

Wharton-Smith•Jacksonville, FL

60d

About The Position

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to work in the Commercial Division in the Jacksonville, FL area. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall performance of the project(s) from the estimating/pre-construction phase to successful completion including safety, owner satisfaction, cost, schedule and quality control.

Requirements

MUST have experience with New Commercial Construction and/or K-12 experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Developing leader and team player with 2-5 plus years of experience in engineering, construction, or related field.
Proven success in the completion of multimillion-dollar projects.
Basic Windows/Word/Excel, Bluebeam, Computer-based CPM Scheduling Programs Construction Management Software.

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing self-perform crews is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ability to successfully manage large scale projects and/or multiple projects simultaneously.
Build strong relationships with clients/owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. Ensure they will want to renew the construction experience with Wharton-Smith (Doer/Seller Model).
Maintain a positive image of the company with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and team members.
Set up and maintain project cost accounting.
Develop and maintain job schedule for the project. Implement and manage project assignments for personnel.
Partner with Preconstruction Services regarding value engineering/constructability, soliciting bidders, estimating assistance, and generating proposals.
Develop a Schedule of Values and generate monthly payment applications.
Negotiate major subcontractor agreements and equipment/material purchase orders.
Assist with subcontractor and owner contract term modifications/riders.
Facilitate subcontractor and owner coordination/progress meeting and document meeting minutes.
Review and approve subcontractor pay applications and vendor invoices. Track and evaluate subcontractor change management.
Monitor the submittal, shop drawing, and purchase order process to insure accurate and timely delivery of equipment and materials.
Manage execution of contracts, bonds, insurance certificates, contract compliance, and warranties.
Monitor budgets, schedules, cost reports and job progress and review with Superintendent on a weekly basis.
Visit jobsites on a regular basis to review effectiveness of site supervision, job progress, production planning boards, quality of work and safety on the job.
Manage change orders, extra work orders, disputed claims, with owner and owner’s representatives to a successful conclusion.
Resolve major disputes with vendors and subcontractors. Manage startup and commissioning of facility, where applicable.
Provide owner training to the end user and turn-over contract close-out deliverables.
Review and report project financial information, performance and any major conflicts to be resolved with Division Manager.