Project Manager

STRM Recruiting•Las Vegas, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversee the execution of projects from inception to closeout, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the customer. This role involves managing procurement, production, customer relations, and finances while upholding the company’s Core Ideology and acting in the company’s best interest to support overall goals and objectives.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management or 4 years’ experience in the field achieving at least the level of Project Superintendent.
1 year comparable project management experience; or 4 years’ experience in the construction industry at foreman level or higher.
OSH PD exp. Required.
Proven leadership skills and financial ability.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and employees.
Knowledge of construction materials, means and methods.
Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specs.
Understands critical path, logic, sequencing, and activity identification in simple schedules.
Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
Must have basic mathematics skills.
Working knowledge of the internet, Word and Excel computer programs.
Aptitude for learning new things.
Must be able to work under time and budgetary pressures.

Responsibilities

Train, supervise, and develop the Project Team, including Project Engineer, Project Superintendent, General Foreman, and others, under the direction of the Operations Manager/VP and in conjunction with the General Superintendent.
Interact with the General Superintendent and designate the Project Team during project inception and procurement.
Review contracts, plans, and specifications to fully understand scope, terms, conditions, and project schedule. Develop a master plan using Action Lists, schedules, and job costs to set project goals and direction.
Verify or retake-off estimates to prepare a working budget based on value engineering, actual construction methods, quantities, and estimated production rates.
Obtain or verify pricing of materials, write and execute subcontracts, purchase agreements, and purchase orders.
Generate and track requests for submittals, RFIs, etc., and ensure timely responses.
Coordinate Kick-Off and/or Job Start meetings, communicating project scope, goals, and game plan to the Project Team.
Coordinate mobilization, trailer and utilities, and file set-up.
Manage projects proactively with a sense of urgency, avoiding a reactionary mode.
Obtain, verify, and modify the General Contractor’s schedule, confirming durations and sequencing for budgeting, material orders, procurement, and manpower planning.
Prepare project schedules using an approved scheduling tool.
Prepare and implement safety plans and programs onsite with the Field Safety Manager and/or Site Safety Supervisor.
Attend all project meetings, document issues, and communicate them to relevant parties.
Keep Operations Manager/VP, General Superintendent, and others informed of project status, issues, and action plans.
Prepare and maintain a weekly project status letter to the General Contractor regarding potential issues/delays.
Oversee the General Foreman in the execution of work and management of the labor force to ensure productivity, optimal crew size, and ratios.
Coordinate labor and other resources with the General Superintendent.
Procure required equipment and tools, and support the Warehouse Manager in maintaining accountability.
Ensure material deliveries support the construction schedule.
Monitor materials, means, and methods to achieve high productivity.
Maintain the effectiveness and morale of the field labor force through visible leadership.
Set up job with Administration, review contract provisions, and identify risks.
Prepare and submit budgets for approval, and work with upper management to optimize cash flow, billings, and expenses.
Prepare and price EWA’s and scope changes, submit change orders to customers, and follow up through receipt of executed documents.
Analyze job cost reports weekly to ensure accuracy, identify and correct problems, and ensure contract status, budget, and percentage of completion align for accurate projected cost at completion.
Prepare the schedule of values and requisitions for billing in coordination with Administration and Management.
Maximize gross profit margins, timely billings, and collections.
Approve payment of supplier and subcontractor draws.
Maintain monthly status of open purchase order commitments, including EWAs issued to subcontractors, subcontracts, purchase agreements, and equipment status.
Meet with customers as required to communicate and resolve issues.
Manage each customer’s project with the highest level of respect for their requirements.
Maintain relationships with prior customers and prospects.
Promote Mirage Builders in the marketplace to customers, prospects, suppliers, and prospective employees.
Attend seminars/educational training programs as required.
Perform any other related or unrelated, unassigned, unspecified duty that may be needed from time to time.
Attend project meetings as scheduled.
Conduct/attend Master Action list meetings as scheduled.
Attend Operations Meeting as scheduled.
Meet with customers and suppliers as required.