Traveling Project Manager- Self Perform (AFG)

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Raleigh, NC

45d

About The Position

JE Dunn Construction is hiring a Traveling Project Manager for its Advanced Facilities Group (AFG), supporting Self Perform work and traveling to assigned projects. AFG combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing to deliver large industrial and manufacturing, data center, and semiconductor projects. The Project Manager provides overall direction and leadership for an entire project or part of a larger, more complex project in coordination with the Project Superintendent, and manages project operations and administration. The role also builds and maintains relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. The Project Manager leads safety efforts, oversees prestart and preconstruction activities, buyout, submittals, procurement, subcontractor risk, change management, meetings, pay applications, scheduling, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and closeout. The role supports project delivery in line with JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
At least 5 years of construction management experience.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to conduct effective presentations.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to apply construction management means and methods to projects.
Thorough knowledge of project processes and how they contribute to successful project completion.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external teams.
Advanced proficiency in project management and accounting software.
Advanced proficiency in required construction technology.
Advanced proficiency in scheduling software.
Intermediate ability to apply Lean processes and philosophy.
Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work through relationship building.
Ability to build relationships with team members that extend beyond a project.
Ability to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Lead the project’s safety culture, promote an injury-free environment, investigate safety incidents, and retrain staff as needed.
Manage the JE Dunn prestart process.
Support preconstruction, including quantity takeoffs, trade coordination, scope development and review, bid packages, schedule development, bid lists, and bid advertisements.
Lead buyout planning and implementation; verify pricing and scope, identify successful bidders, perform gap analysis, and manage subcontract issuance.
Set up the submittal schedule, coordinate priorities, and review and approve shop drawings and samples before submission to architects or engineers.
Ensure approved submittals are returned to subcontractors and made available to the project team in accordance with the schedule and contract.
Coordinate with Logistics to obtain pricing for materials and equipment.
Work with risk management on subcontractor approval and bonding requirements, review decisions with the project leader, and assess subcontractor risk throughout the project.
Coordinate project stakeholders, including subcontractors, the owner, field teams, the design team, and vendors.
Distribute change requests to subcontractors for pricing and schedule input, evaluate pricing for accuracy, and prepare and submit change requests for owner/architect approval.
Lead monthly project reviews, progress meetings, and Owner Architect meetings.
Complete monthly subcontractor and owner pay applications.
Prepare and update the project schedule with the Project Superintendent, gathering team input and applying Lean principles as appropriate; manage materials, labor, and procurement logs to support the schedule.
Identify potential schedule impacts, including scope, weather, manpower, and changes, and facilitate mitigation plans.
Document decisions affecting budget, schedule, legal, quality, or safety matters using current best practices.
Provide regular project reporting and analysis on status and profitability.
Prepare monthly cost and margin forecasts with input from the superintendent, review them with the project team, participate in budget development, and monitor costs against budget.
Lead project closeout, including punch lists, financials, subcontracts, and warranties.
Interface with regional or company legal counsel as appropriate.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and team members.