Project Manager - Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

Universal Construction, General Contractor, based in NYC is currently seeking a Project Manager for various projects in five boroughs of NYC. Universal has been in business for over 30 years and has completed several projects for various public clients including Schools, Community Centers, Apartment Complex, Libraries, Parking Structures and Recreational Facilities. The Project Manager provides a lead role from conception to completion ensuring that project gets completed on time, within budget while maintaining the quality as specified in Client's contract.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

· Maintain Owner, Architect, Subcontractor, and Vendor relationships in order to achieve project success and company's objectives.

· Develop CPM schedule, while considering company's in-house resources along with subcontractors' and vendors' interphase.

· Finalize agreements with subcontractors and vendors incorporating Project phasing, milestones, scopes and budgets while considering company’s operating procedures.

· Develop site logistics plan including necessary phasing in order to optimize all construction activities.

· Establish Submittal schedule identifying long lead items and intermediate milestones in conjunction with CPM schedule.

· Conduct weekly meetings with Project Superintendent, Subcontractors and Vendors to monitor progress, quality assurance and Safety compliance.

· Maintain Project's correspondences including but not limited to RFI's, Change order logs, Payment requisitions and Closeout documents.

· Oversee Project superintendent and his staff for strict compliance with Project's requests and company's operating procedures.

Minimum requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred

· Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in Construction Management managing construction projects in NYC agency's environment.

· Strong computer skills– experience w/ Primavera, AutoCAD, Planswift a Big Plus.

· Thorough understanding and prior experience of Industry practices, processes, standards and their impact on project activities.

· Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and having 10/30 HR OSHA card.

· Salary commensurate with experience

Abilities

· Superior communication and interpersonal skills

· Excellent time management and organizational skills

· Strong decision making/problem solving skills

Benefits:

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

Experience:

• Project management: 5 years (Preferred)