Project Manager

Allegheny Construction Specialties•Nashville, TN

11d

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for completing construction projects with maximum profitability and customer satisfaction. Working with the Superintendent, the Project Manager ensures planned job activities are carried out satisfactorily and shares project supervision responsibilities with the field, but does not have daily supervisory responsibilities over field employees. The role manages project planning, procurement, subcontracting, scheduling, cost and progress monitoring, documentation, billing coordination, and customer relationships. The Project Manager may commit the Company to purchase orders and negotiate subcontracts within Company policies and applicable approval processes. The position supervises an Assistant Project Manager and a Project Coordinator.

Requirements

High school diploma.
3 to 5 years of experience in construction management.
Computer skills, including experience with scheduling programs such as Microsoft Project and Sure Track, and Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Obtain, review, and understand contract documents upon project assignment.
Review plans and specifications and discuss deviations from the original estimate with the estimator.
Order critical-path materials and enter purchase orders or commitments for other required job materials.
Buy out project subcontracts.
Coordinate the project plan with the Superintendent, Foremen as applicable, subcontractors, and customer.
Conduct a post-award hand-off meeting with the Estimator and Project Superintendent or Foreman to communicate relevant details, specifications, unusual circumstances, and project nuances.
Schedule required project labor and equipment with the Superintendent using scheduling software, and update the master database.
Monitor job progress by reviewing productivity reports and job-cost data; discuss any needed remedial actions with the Superintendent or Foreman in a timely manner.
Prepare monthly project review analyses and, as appropriate, project post-mortem analyses with the Project Superintendent or Foreman.
Coordinate value-engineering efforts with the Superintendent and Foreman.
Establish a schedule of values for each project and ensure field reporting forms are consistent with the estimate.
Administer and document communications between ACS, customers, subcontractors, architects, and engineers as appropriate; manage extras, punch-list items, and quality issues.
Administer project documentation, including contracts, drawings, submittals, and purchase orders.
Coordinate with the VP of Project Management to ensure adequate communication of the project billing schedule.
For projects in progress at month-end, accurately estimate cost to complete and communicate project progress information to the VP of Project Management.
Maintain effective customer relationships and ensure customers are satisfied with project performance.
Maintain friendly, cooperative relations with customers, company personnel, and management.
Perform other tasks or assignments delegated by the Vice President of Project Management.
Handle difficult situations tactfully.
Continue professional development through training courses.
Anticipate problems and provide contingency plans and recommendations.
Organize personal schedules to maximize productivity and time management.
Follow Company personnel policies and procedures.