Project Manager - Construction directs day-to-day construction project management planning and execution processes to meet project design requirements, schedules, and organizational financial objectives. Manages governance of projects by establishing standards, processes, and tools for effective project management throughout the project lifecycle. Being a Project Manager - Construction uses comprehensive knowledge of construction processes and operations to set project productivity and quality targets. Monitors all project milestones, changes, and technical status reports. Additionally, Project Manager - Construction manages strategic client and contractor relationships and establishes clear lines of communication. Responds to escalated project issues that may impede project delivery and coordinates solutions. Analyzes project metrics to identify weaknesses or problems and propose operational improvements and cost savings for future projects. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Project Manager - Construction supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Project Manager - Construction typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Duties: The following list is a sample of the regular duties that this position will entail. This list is not comprehensive, and the candidate should expect this list to grow over time as the employee develops and the position evolves.
· Perform takeoffs with estimating software, and use Excel-based cost calculators to build Estimates and Budgets in Excel. These are then loaded into Buildertrend for each job.
· Create Purchase Orders (PO’s) and Variance Purchase Orders (VPO’s) in Buildertrend
· Process invoices in Buildertrend (match invoices to PO’s, create new PO’s & VPO’s as required)
· Research invoices when there is no PO or the invoice doesn’t match the PO. This will include contacting the Supplier or Trade Partner to ask questions and resolving discrepancies or disputes.
· Monitor budgets as houses progress and inform the owners if house costs are exceeding budget.
· Manage relationships with Suppliers & Subcontractors (Trade Partners). Recruit & hire new Trade Partners as required. Ensure compliance with insurance requirements. Train new Trade Partners on our payment policies and use of Buildertrend for PO’s, payments, plans, and selections.
· Maintain unit cost databases in Buildertrend and Excel.
· Calculate custom option costs and retail pricing.
· Coordinate new house starts, permits, site plans, start packages, and kickoffs.
· Monitor construction schedules in Buildertrend and meet weekly with Superintendents to review house progress and schedule adherence.
· Attend Milestone Walkthroughs with Superintendents & COO to confirm adherence to plans, specifications, design selections, and quality standards.
· Perform close-out analyses to estimate final budgets and accrue for expected expenses.
Must be comfortable working in advanced excel spread sheets
Must be comfortable working in construction software such as builder trend
Experience working in CAD design software is preferred.
Education in construction, finance or accounting is preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
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Work Location: In person
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