Project Manager

GROUP Contractors•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Project Manager / Estimator's primary responsibilities includes estimating and managing construction projects. Additional responsibilities include client interface and ensuring client satisfaction; developing detailed means and methods estimates; outsourcing, analyzing and competitively purchasing subcontractor services and material purchases; reviewing proposed designs for constructability, value-engineering, contract negotiations; creating, updating and enforcing project schedules; problem solving; coordinating project meetings; keeping project records and documents; managing project cost; managing change orders, acquiring building permits, managing submittals and other necessary project documents and physically inspecting projects to monitor progress and compliance with project standards. To be successful in this position the candidate should have knowledge and experience estimating industrial civil construction.

Requirements

7+ years of field experience and/or Degree in Construction Management/Engineering
Experience estimating and managing self-performed work activities and subcontracted work.
Proficient with computer software used in the construction industry.
Understands project cost control and change order management
Understands software applications associated with managing and controlling work-flow.
Must hold a valid TWIC Card
Must hold a valid OSHA Basic Plus
Must be able to pass all Safety Council related courses
Must undergo Pre-Employment Screening (physical, drug & alcohol screen, audiogram, fit test if applicable)
Must hold a valid Driver’s License to operate company equipment and/or vehicles
Collaboration Skills
Communication Proficiency
Organizational and Problem-Solving Skills
Time management – ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
Interpretation of Construction Drawings
Ethical Conduct
Computer Literate

Responsibilities

Meet with Client / Customer on a regular basis to discuss status of projects, determine client satisfaction and take immediate action to respond to problems and concerns.
Visit project work sites, clarify scope of work, and prepare cost estimates and proposals.
Evaluate projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings.
Develop and implement strategies to self-perform and to outsource the various aspects of a project to achieve the projects objectives of price, schedule and quality.
Negotiate contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders to assure that all project goals are being addressed.
Identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate their solutions.
Conduct and document project progress meetings.
Determine and implement the appropriate level of project control (i.e.: submittal logs, change order logs, etc.)
Manage project costs to assure that budgets are maintained.
Document and manage changes in the work.
Document substantial completion; manage the project closeout process to assure timely completion
Participate in weekly staff meetings.
Duties may include assistance to Project Superintendent