Project Manager

ALLY Construction Services • Lansdale, PA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Project Manager reporting to a Senior Project Manager, you will manage and lead the project team through the entire construction process – from project inception to final completion ensuring client satisfaction along the journey. Each assignment will focus on providing a high-quality product on time while balancing the financial objectives. Completed projects will adhere to the client’s regional business plan, provide service consistent with the client’s vision and value the customer throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires outstanding interpersonal skills, client service attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals.

Requirements

• Individual must be knowledgeable in all facets of the construction process including estimating, purchasing, subcontractor negotiating, scheduling, and design/construction technology.
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Jonas Premier and Microsoft Project.
• Eligible to work in the Unites States.
• Must be a team player.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Lean Construction Practices is a plus.
• Occasional travel may be required as projects are being executed regionally.
• BS in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or Master Electrician License with relative experience.
• 5-10 years of life science construction experience.
• Pharmaceutical, energy/chemical or manufacturing experience (or similar) preferred.
• Knowledgeable in medium voltage substations.
• Well versed in the design, distribution, and construction of EV Charging stations.
• Knowledgeable in generators, load banks, ATS switches.
• Understanding of electrical project construction and its relation to other trades.
• Understanding of blueprint readings, project submittals, engineers’ documentation, and scheduling.
• Proficient in writing Methods of Procedures, outage impact planning, and temporary power distribution.
• Firm grasp on commissioning requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison, manager, and motivator to architects, engineers, consultants, local governing officials, subcontractors, and customers throughout the entire construction process.
• Work with or assist the estimating group to establish preliminary construction cost (conceptual estimate), during the design/development process to achieve a target budget for approval by senior management.
• Assist in the preparation of owner’s construction contract and execute accordingly while maintaining a clear understanding of the terms and conditions.
• Manage the preparation of the contract or proposal price for projects through subcontractor bidding of construction documents and appropriate evaluation of scope definition while interfacing with and utilizing the estimating group.
• Make recommendations regarding possible value engineering opportunities to achieve the customer’s budget objective.
• Maintain a Job Cost Analysis report (JCA) on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate project and cost control documents in a timely manner (i.e. buyout status, RFI log, shop drawing log, change request/change order logs, etc.).
• Oversee and manage the owner requisition and receivables process.
• Interface with the Construction Coordinator along with the Financial Group as necessary for preparation of the Application for Payment to the owner.
• Review applications for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Establish project objectives, policies, and procedures, as well as performance standards consistent with customer vision.
• Prepare and ensure timely submission of required documents for necessary building permits and occupancy permits in accordance with customer’s schedule objectives.
• Communicate and distribute contract documents, project information, and any clarifications to field personnel and subcontractors in a timely manner.
• Maintain an up-to-date set of contract documents in the office.
• Perform the design review of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural documents and provide timely feedback to appropriate team members.
• Review and approve shop drawings for submission in a timely manner to all appropriate parties.
• Manage and administer the production of coordination drawings.
• Manage the construction process by conducting regular job site meetings with subcontractors, owner representatives, architects, engineers, consultants, and other project personnel.
• Work with the Construction Superintendent to monitor on-site safety regulations and procedures to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and timely construction progress schedules and work with Construction Superintendent to monitor job progress to assure timely completion of projects.
• Prioritize tasks and provide the highest quality product while keeping the financial objectives of the project in balance and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Bid, negotiate, award, and prepare all subcontractor and vendor contracts consistent with the authorization limits, in a timely manner including preparation of necessary bid documents, scope clarifications, and bid analysis spreadsheets.
• Distribute pricing information as applicable of all project changes in the work to appropriate team members.
• Prepare, submit, and manage the approval of change requests and change orders.
• Ensure the adherence to ALLY Construction Services’ insurance requirements and require that all parties have necessary certificates in place prior to commencement of their respective work.
• Adhere to ALLY Construction Services’ Authorization Limits regarding financial matters and procedures.
• Close-out of projects in a timely manner including completion of punch list, final application for payment, and submission of all close-out documents (i.e. as-builts, manuals, certificate of occupancy, final application for payment, recognition of savings or loss, etc.).
• Resolve questions to provide clarity of the work for team members including necessary preparation and submittal of Requests for Information (RFI’s) to Owner/Architect.
• Work with Construction Superintendent on pre-construction logistic planning regarding means and methods to perform the work.
• Interface and work harmoniously with respective Construction Superintendent and other field personnel on projects.
• Manage, oversee, and provide training/ be a mentor to Assistant Project Managers.
• Perform performance evaluation, if so designated.
• Work in harmony with other Project Managers that may be assigned larger projects and other ALLY Construction Services’ personnel.
• Continue education in the construction field including new means and methods, management techniques, computer skills, code changes, etc.

Benefits

• Paid time off to include vacation, flex (sick/personal) and your birthday!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family dependents (base plan 100% paid)
• HSA, Dependent Care, and HRA programs
• 401K Savings/Retirement plan
• Life Insurance (1X of salary paid by ALLY)
• Short term disability insurance
• Employee referral program incentives
• Volunteer program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Great team environment with fun, caring, hardworking people

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level