Description:

Fowler & Hammer Inc., a commercial construction company is seeking an experienced Project Manager with high ethical standards and a commitment to doing the job right. This position is responsible for building construction project management from project conceptualization and estimating through construction and project completion with a primary focus on commercial, federal, state and municipal jobs. QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum five years of commercial construction experience or related previous experience • Organization, flexibility, outstanding customer focus and strong communication are essential for the successful candidate. • Proven ability to assist with all responsibilities for complex projects • Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks and multiple projects • Positive and professional attitude and strong customer service skills • Knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting principles. • Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices. • Intermediate level of proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office programs and MS Project. • Current driver’s license

Responsibilities:

PROJECT PLANNING/SETUP: • Establish, update, and communicate Project Schedule and manage its implementation. • Understand best practices of job set-up and management, understand the critical path of scheduling. • Assemble RFP’s, subcontractor scope of work review, complete purchase orders and subcontracts. • Analyze contract documents, purchase orders and subcontracts for compliance and risk management. • Work with preconstruction team in development of projects. PROJECT EXECUTION: • Schedule and manage construction activities with field personnel and subcontractors. • Order project materials to ensure proper quantity, quality and timing. • Review shop drawings and submittals. • Monitor scope of work by visiting job site regularly, communications with site personnel and maintaining contract/subcontract change processes. PROJECT MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATION/SAFETY: • Create baseline project schedule and perform scheduling updates. • Manage job costs and cost projections, manage the change order process and approve invoices. • Manage subcontractors and suppliers for the project. • Review job site safety with on-site personnel and ensure OSHA compliance. MANAGING CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS: • Function as the main point of contact with project owners and on-site representatives. Provide frequent interactions and timely communications to build positive relationships and future work opportunities. • Build strong relationships with customers, key vendors and field personnel by treating all as partners in the project. MANAGEMENT & PEOPLE SKILLS: • Delegate and monitor work and provide constructive feedback. • Coordinate and lead preconstruction meetings, weekly job meetings and regular client meetings. • Possess confidence and ability to execute without significant oversight, but have an equal willingness and sense to seek input from supervisors, peers, and company experts when needed.

Benefits:

COMPENSATION: • The Project Manager position is local, permanent and full-time. • Fowler & Hammer Inc. offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and exceptional benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401K, vacation time and paid holidays.

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