Project Manager - Construction jobs in Portland, ME

Ducas Construction is a Commercial General Contractor located in Scarborough, ME. We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing all necessary resources throughout the entire project, from start-up through closeout this includes project budget, costs, schedule, client and subcontractor relations, risk management, insurances, general work performance, quality, and overall progress against the plan. The Project Manager shall ensure that both the Owner’s and Ducas’s expectations for Project budget, schedule, and quality guidelines are met or exceeded.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manages the financial aspect of the project including an effective schedule of values, cost reporting, forecasting, preparing monthly job invoices, and monitoring owner and subcontractor payments.
• Establish a trusting and professional relationship with the Owner and site engineer, provide status reports, change orders, cash models and other contract logs.
• Build cohesive relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to include scheduling, pricing, negotiations of change orders, and address issues immediately with non-performing subcontractors and suppliers.
• Interprets plans and specifications to determine order lead times and answer vendor questions.
• Work with the Superintendent and Foreman to control and monitor construction progress
• Develop and maintain the project schedule
• Represent the company at project meetings, establish a meeting culture to foster effective communication and problem solving.
• Supports the company Safety and Quality Management Programs through team communication, use of standard operation procedures, weekly safety site walks and establishing quality expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles, techniques, and basic accounting principles
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawing, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules.
• Experience with Sage 100, and Construction Project Management software (ex: Build, PlanGrid, Procore, etc.) Microsoft Planner and On-Screen Takeoff software is preferred.
• The ability to build relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Able to manage multiple projects and project teams efficiently and organization skills.
• Ability to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
• Excellent negotiations and presentation skills
• High level problem-solving skills and the ability to act confidently and decisively.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be insurable by the company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Scarborough, ME: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person