Residential Project Manager

Dean Snyder Construction Co•Clear Lake, IA

About The Position

Position is responsible for managing a wide variety of construction projects and representing the company on assigned projects, working with the owner, architect, engineer, and subcontractors during the project development, construction, and warranty periods. Duties include: assisting in the activities of job superintendents; preparing building budgets, estimates, taking bids for materials, purchasing and expediting supplies and materials, developing and updating schedules, processing and tracking change orders, coordinating staffing, making periodic job site visits to coordinate the activities of all work crews on assigned projects. Responsible for supporting and promoting DSC culture through effective Leadership, Management, and Accountability (LMA).

Requirements

Construction techniques and applications
Employee and equipment productivity
Subcontractors scope of work
OSHA regulations
City, state and federal laws
Company personnel policies
Equipment uses and practices
Project management
Supervising and gaining respect of employees
Developing and delegating tasks and projects
Problem solving
Inspecting job sites for safety compliance
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, owner, subcontractors, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive or give work direction
Possess a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) standards.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties such as those listed above
Approximately 5 years of experience. Developing knowledge of hard-bid contracts.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Account Manager for assigned clients, accounts, and projects, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
Capable of running projects under $5 Million with minimal direction from Senior PM.
Maintains action items, RFI’s and Submittals.
Maintain responsibility for Profit & Loss (P&L), overseeing financial performance and ensuring profitability.
Estimating and budget under supervision of Senior Project Manager
Responsible for managing a wide variety of construction projects; studies specifications and estimates worker-hour requirements in order to develop project schedules and phases based on knowledge of available tools, equipment, subcontractor’s scope of work and various building methods.
Provides necessary project information to job superintendent and discusses project scope of work with job superintendent before project begin; works closely with job superintendent to solve construction-related problems and technical details; and assists job superintendent in communicating issues to the owner and responding to concerns and complaints.
Coordinates and runs job site construction meetings; ensures job superintendents have the required staff, materials, and equipment to complete projects; and makes periodic job site visits to inspect and coordinate the activities of all crews on assigned projects.
Purchases and expedites materials and tools for projects or directs job superintendent to do so; tracks payments to subcontractors and/or suppliers to ensure proper payments and monitors expenditures against project budgets; and processes and tracks project change orders.
Prepares building budgets, estimates, takes bids for materials, coordinates bidding subcontractors, negotiates pricing; analyzes design/construction problems and recommends solutions; coordinates close-out and warranty requirements.
Confers with job superintendent, subcontractors, and owners engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to resolve construction problems and prevent delays; and serves as liaison between the owner and contractor on assigned projects.
Interprets company policies to employees and enforces safety regulations; recommends personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
Makes recommendations on bidding process, staffing levels, capital equipment purchases and projects.
Establish and manage job cost, tracking expenses against the budget, and reviewing and approving bills to ensure cost control and accuracy.
Create and maintain a comprehensive master schedule that outlines all project phases, key milestones, deadlines, and resource allocations
Run pre-construction and progress meetings
Coordinate with owner and Architects, deal with problems, special ceremonies
Assist superintendent with weekly scheduling of manpower, equipment at workforce coordination meetings
Price all project changes and manage job costs efficiently.
Process all paperwork with help of the project coordinator
Ensure superintendents enforce safety regulations, adhere to company policies, and maintain high-quality standards throughout the project.
Check submittals and make sure they get processed in a timely manner to not cause delay
Ensure the superintendent receives all relevant project information promptly and consistently
Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of projects and organizational goals.

Benefits

Benefit Package (Medical, Dental. Life, short term and long-term disability ins. Etc.)
Competitive wages
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Retirement Savings program (401k) with employer match
Generous PTO program
Paid Holidays (seven days per year)
Bonuses
Flexible Schedule (Office only)
Weekly Pay
Partially Employee Owned/Family owned
Employee Training programs
Opportunities for advancement