Project Manager - High-Rise

Samet Corporation•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager I for high-rise projects is based out of Samet’s Charlotte, North Carolina regional office and manages large-scale vertical construction from preconstruction through closeout. The role is responsible for keeping project budgets, schedules, and quality on track while making day-to-day project decisions and maintaining client relationships. It also involves mentoring engineers and coordinators and working with designers, trade partners, suppliers, owners, and other stakeholders to deliver high-rise projects successfully. The Project Manager manages project procurement, design and construction coordination, contract administration, cost and cash-flow forecasting, scheduling, change management, document control, safety, and project closeout. Work may involve negotiated, design-build, or construction management at-risk projects. The position includes frequent travel and recurring visits to high-rise construction sites, as well as office work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business administration, or comparable relevant experience.
3–5 years of experience managing high-rise, commercial, multi-family, or large-scale vertical construction projects.
Strong leadership, management, and computer skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Valid driver’s license.
30-Hour OSHA certification.
Proven ability to exceed client expectations and solve problems expeditiously on vertical projects.
Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders, particularly on complex project teams.
Demonstrated commitment to conducting business honestly and supporting company values.
Ability to identify root causes, gather information from multiple sources, and make timely decisions under pressure.
Ability to embrace change and adapt to the fast-paced high-rise construction environment.
Clear written and oral communication skills and effective presentation abilities.
Drive to seek better methods and creative solutions.
Effective time management and systematic work processes.
Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, correspondence, and memos; write complex correspondence; and communicate effectively in individual and group settings.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and SharePoint, and ability to communicate remotely using platforms such as Zoom or Teams.
Ability to type complex correspondence.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to comprehend and execute detailed written and oral instructions using common-sense reasoning and navigate conventional situations involving a limited number of concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

LEED Green Associate accreditation status.

Responsibilities

Assist with high-rise project procurement strategy, trade partner solicitation, quantitative take-offs, and general conditions development.
Manage designers and guide design and procurement completion for negotiated, design-build, or construction management at-risk high-rise projects.
Support sales presentations and develop and maintain client relationships before, during, and after construction.
Participate in developing Project Management Plans, including teamwork plans and responsibility matrices tailored for high-rise delivery.
Develop job cost codes and buyout strategies to maximize profit potential on complex, multi-story projects.
Create detailed project schedules using company software, including work breakdown structures.
Understand and administer contract terms, conditions, payment requirements, schedule demands, and risks specific to high-rise projects.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of project requirements in plans and specifications.
Create scopes of work and prepare purchase orders and subcontracts within established signature policy limits.
Implement prequalification and risk management plans for subcontractor and supplier selection.
Ensure required bonds and insurance coverage are in place before work begins.
File required notices of contracts, lien agent notices, and project statements within specified timeframes.
Ensure subcontracts are executed before on-site work begins.
Mentor junior project managers, engineers, and coordinators, providing direction and supporting team autonomy.
Maintain client relationships in accordance with account management plans and target high client survey ratings.
Treat trade partners fairly and develop relationships for future company benefit.
Prepare cost projections and cash-flow forecasts and implement change management processes.
Conduct pre-installation meetings, implement Never Fail guidelines, and maintain document control processes.
Prepare monthly owner status reports and document project meetings and conversations.
Maintain project system modules and logs in Prolog, including PCO/COR/CO, drawing/specification, submittal, and RFI logs.
Update and distribute master construction schedules monthly, manage schedule changes and corrective actions, and maintain milestone dates.
Hold trade partners accountable for milestone dates and high-rise sequencing.
Maintain record documents, including as-built drawings, for owner turnover.
Prepare punch lists and coordinate completion with trade partners, designers, and owners.
Conduct 11-month project walkthroughs and correct non-compliant work.
Ensure site-specific safety plans and work-scope safety plans are in place and followed.
Promote safe work practices and work with subcontractors to improve their safety programs.