Project Manager

FCL Builders LLC•Lawrenceville, GA

16d

About The Position

The Project Manager (PM) is a key player on our construction team, and has overall responsibility for project success including profitability, safety, quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction. FCL Project Managers are passionate problem solvers who serve as trusted advisors and lead our project teams to exceed customer expectations. PMs own their projects, coordinating and leading their respective project teams (Superintendents, Assistant Project Managers/Engineers, Project Administrators, Project Accountants) in a professional manner that contributes to the overall success of FCL. The PM has the experience to execute projects from start to finish; the ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships resulting in customer satisfaction; and the commitment to create and maintain a safety culture. Project Managers clearly communicate with Superintendents, subcontractors, and owners; have a strong understanding of budgets, cost control and accounting; are results oriented with proven ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to meet deadlines; and are known for being able to provide innovative and sound solutions to complex problems.

Requirements

BS/BA in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field or equivalent in work experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing projects ranging from $5M – $30M (+) contracts in commercial, and/or industrial construction environments
Knowledge of basic building design and construction systems
Ability to read construction documents and specification manuals
Ability to compile and analyze data
Strong organizational and writing/speaking skills
Knowledge of construction estimating and procurement processes
Ability to interpret and apply state law, local codes and administrative procedures related to effectively managing a project
Willingness and availability to travel as needed
Extensive knowledge of scheduling, cost control and safety procedures

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in working with computers and other types of technology
Intermediate or advanced proficiency in the following computer applications: Microsoft Office Applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CMIC, Bluebeam and Microsoft Project

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring overall success of projects directly responsible to manage
Read the complete Owners Contract and understand and implement the requirements of this agreement
Review and develop written project scope and develop project budgets
Responsible for managing the change order process on their project
Conduct regular reviews of schematic design drawings, design development drawings and construction documents and design milestones throughout the design process to ensure project design coincides with project outline specifications, project schedule and budget
Participate in planning meetings with design professionals
Gather information, write and submit all RFI’s (Request for Information) to Architect, Engineer or Owner and distribute responses to all bidding subcontractors, and/or work with and train a APM or PE in doing task such as RFIs
Work with Regional Vice Presidents to write Owner contracts based on final construction documents, approved Owner proposal and approved schedule
Keep the office leadership informed regarding subcontractor buyout and contract award process
Develop timelines and critical path schedule, including phasing to facilitate ongoing project activities
Coordinate subcontracts to be written based on approved scope
Coordinate with Project Administrator (PA) to send out approved contracts with schedule and pertinent project information to all subcontractors to be working on the project
Coordinate development of a Superintendent Project Package which includes a copy of project permit including all required inspections, schedule, subcontractor list and all contract scopes for use by Superintendent in the field
Coordinate pre-construction planning with design team, owners, subcontractors prior to the commencement of each project
Coordinate punch list development with Architect, Owner and distribute to all team members. Follow-up to insure a timely completion of punch list & keep Owner/Architect updated on progress.
Facilitate building start-up and commissioning for required items between FCL, subcontractors and owner
Act as the lead construction representative on each project working with design team, owners, subcontracts and FCL team
Interface daily with FCL Superintendent to check on project progress and discuss any questions/issues/concerns in the field
Oversee weekly on-site construction meetings and document progress by issuing weekly meeting minutes and a revised/updated project schedule via email within 24 hours of site meeting to all subs, architect and FCL Team Members
Build a relationship with the Owner’s Representative for all projects you are working on. Be their “Go to” within FCL.
Develop, strengthen and maintain client and subcontractor relationships.
Create and foster collaborative and effective relationships with all team members by acting with the highest level of ethics and integrity.
Coach, mentor, teach and develop Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers toward becoming a Project Manager
Review and Approve payment applications and change order requests with accounting and coordinate payment applications to be completed and sent to Owner according to timelines in Owner contract
Oversee completion and collection of close-out documents, and processing of final payments
Oversee, manage and update the Project Budget to provide accurate Monthly Cost to Completes & profit projections.
Evaluate Subcontractor Change Orders (SCOs) and be responsible for the process to write SCO’s and distribute SCOs to the subcontractor
Develop Owner Change Orders (OCOs) description and be responsible for the process in writing OCO’s, distribute OCO’s to Owner and obtain written approval
Keep budget and CMiC up to date. Insure added scope is not performed prior to written agreement with Owner.