Project Manager

Southway Builders, Inc.•Durham, NC

8d•$97,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Responsible for the overall success and management of assigned construction projects, leading project teams to deliver work safely, on time, within budget, at the expected quality level, and to stakeholder satisfaction. The role organizes logistics, delegates work, and manages project finances. Projects may include adaptive reuse, historic preservation, renovations, and new construction. The Project Manager reviews drawings, specifications, and contract documents; coordinates schedules, procurement, subcontractors, and field installation; oversees safety and quality; forecasts project finances; and prepares payment applications and change orders. The role builds collaborative relationships with stakeholders, leads project meetings, and manages, mentors, and develops direct reports and on-site staff. It also serves as an initial contact for warranty calls that cannot be handled by the warranty administration team. The position requires construction project management experience, including leading projects of specified values and a preconstruction project. A bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering is preferred. The role involves jobsite inspection in varied weather and terrain, possible travel beyond a typical one-hour commute, on-call availability for jobsite issues, and exposure to construction site hazards.

Requirements

Three to ten-plus years working in a management role on professional construction sites.
Served as Project Manager on at least four construction projects exceeding $5 million and two projects exceeding $10 million.
Experience serving in the lead role for a preconstruction project.
Working knowledge of CPM scheduling software.
Working knowledge of and ability to comply with OSHA and applicable local safety regulations.
Expert knowledge of reading and understanding blueprints and architectural drawings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles.
Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs.
Strong familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions.
Strong attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to address conflict promptly and professionally, multitask, make proactive decisions, work in a team environment, and process new information and complex topics quickly.
Ability to function in high-pressure situations.
Manual dexterity to operate a computer; correctable vision and hearing; excellent interpersonal skills; and clear oral communication.
Ability to lift 50 pounds when moving equipment on and off shelves.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and traverse and inspect all jobsite areas in varied weather, potentially walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
Ability to travel beyond a typical one-hour jobsite commute as needed.
Availability to be on call to address jobsite issues.
Complete required training, which may be completed after hire: Maryland Department of the Environment Erosion & Sediment Control training, OSHA 30-Hour Training, CPR/First Aid, AED Training, Blower Door Certification, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Sexual Harassment, Schedule Login, Microsoft Project, Bonds, Insurance, Risk Management, SBI Standard AIA Contracts, and CMA Assessment & follow-up.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering.
Five or more years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Review drawings and specifications before construction to identify design deficiencies, impractical details, and possible code violations.
Identify special means and methods required to complete the work.
Prepare and update the master schedule with the Superintendent, aligning it with owner decisions, design information, procurement, fabrication lead times, and field installation.
Maintain a safe worksite in compliance with OSHA and applicable local safety regulations; issue and close safety observations.
Meet quality expectations and issue and close quality-control observations.
Initiate, maintain, and forecast project financials, protect stakeholder financial interests, and issue monthly Budget Analysis reports forecasting costs to complete.
Prepare and submit accurate, timely monthly payment applications with required documentation and stakeholder signatures.
Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents as they relate to the project.
Review and negotiate change orders with subcontractors and owners; prepare subcontractor change orders and owner change-order requests.
Approve or reject subcontract revisions or modifications before forwarding them to the Project Executive for approval.
Execute subcontract and purchase orders on assigned projects within 90 days of notice to proceed.
Work with the Preconstruction Manager to develop detailed subcontractor and vendor scopes of work.
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with project stakeholders.
Lead project OAC meetings and ensure meeting minutes protect the Company's position.
Serve as the initial contact for warranty calls that cannot be handled independently by the warranty administration team.
Manage, mentor, and coach direct reports toward successful job performance and professional and personal development goals.
Lead the project team, foster healthy team dynamics, and organize and train on-site staff in project requirements, documents, and procedures.
Recommend workforce management actions to the Project Executive.
Develop professional relationships and adhere to company values of quality, dependability, and integrity.
Respond to and follow up on commitments in a timely manner, conducting interactions with integrity.
Perform other duties as assigned.