Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Sterling CM is seeking an experienced Project Manager with 5–10 years of verifiable experience in commercial tenant improvements and ground-up construction. Experience with large custom homes is a strong plus.

Qualified candidates must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and be able to pass a drug screening. Applicants should submit a resume that includes current, contactable references and a detailed list of project experience and the qualifications listed below.

Job Description:

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall performance, quality, and profitability of assigned construction projects. This role involves planning, coordination, and management of all project activities from preconstruction through closeout.

The Project Manager will work closely with the Project Coordinator and Superintendent to ensure clear communication, accurate documentation, and efficient project execution. As the primary point of contact for clients, the Project Manager represents Sterling CM and is accountable for meeting project goals, maintaining client satisfaction, and upholding company standards for safety, quality, and performance.

Qualified Candidates Have

· Precise communication and organizational skills

· Patience to handle high stress situations and client demands

· Solution-oriented individual

· High level of professionalism, dependable, results-focused and ethical

· Strong multi-tasking and planning skills

· Self-starter, willing to collaborate with others

· Strong negotiation skills

· Writing scopes of work and subcontracts for trade partners

· Microsoft office, computer and smart phone skills

· Team player

· Ability to direct and coordinate a project team including architects/engineers, project coordinator, superintendent, trade partners and clients

· Experience with Bluebeam and BuilderTrend is a plus

· Experience maintaining a strict build-out construction schedule and can make changes as necessary to ensure deadlines are met

· Strong knowledge of construction budgets and maintaining them

· Strong knowledge in construction billing, change orders, RFI’s and other administrative aspects of a construction project

Duties & Responsibilities

· The Project Manager’s foremost responsibilities are to manage the project finances and schedule to ensure its profitability, timely completion, and the overall satisfaction of the customer through the highest levels of quality on the project.

· The Project Manager is proactive in being the primary point of contact for the customer and maintaining a professional constant line of communication on all aspects of the project, especially in keeping them up to date and communicating and resolving any issues or concerns that arise throughout the course of construction.

· Demonstrate and employ a thorough knowledge of the project plans, specifications, contract terms, and project schedule (including the sequencing and phasing of the work, and especially those activities that comprise the critical path on the project,) and the scopes of work for trade partners.

· Establish and maintain an effective and professional working relationship with the trade partners, customers, architects, engineers, and inspectors related to the project.

· The Project Manager works with the Project Coordinator to issue subcontract agreements and purchase orders to trade partners and vendors that have complete and accurate scopes and pricing within respective budget line items per the approved customer estimate.

· The Project Manager is to expeditiously coordinate, negotiate and settle any change orders that arise during the project, especially in dealing with customers, and to avoid delays. They may involve Project Coordinators to facilitate the writing of and to obtain approvals from the other parties to the change order but retain all financial decision making. They are to inform Superintendents of any agreed upon changes in the work.

· Establish monthly project progress for each trade to evaluate and process accounts payable and accounts receivable billing each month, working closely with the Accounting Administrator and Project Coordinator to review and approve all necessary project billing in a timely manner.

· The Project Manager provides guidance and clarification to the Project Coordinator, Superintendent, and trade partners to answer any project related questions regarding scope of work, interpreting plans and contract documents, billing, or anything else related to effectively carry out the project.

· Ensure a safe work environment by overseeing the Superintendent regarding the adherence to daily safety meetings, standards, and inspections on the job site and making sure that safety protocols are enforced according to OSHA Guidelines and requirements.

· Review project Daily Reports and ensure that they are regularly completed in BuilderTrend and that they contain critical and useful information related to the project status and progress including, but not be limited to, trade manpower count, a detailed description of work performed and equipment used, weather conditions, and any issues and delays.

· In coordination with the Superintendent, build, maintain and update the construction schedule daily in BuilderTrend to keep the customer and trade partners updated on progress and timeframes.

· Foresee potential problems and organize the team to avoid or resolve issues before they impact the project’s progress.

· Provide direction and supervision of Project Coordinators through the course of construction of the project.

· Direct and coordinate with Project Coordinators to ensure shop drawings and submittals are in adherence with contract documents and are properly submitted, reviewed, and approved by the party responsible.

· Supervise the effective management of trade partners associated with an assigned project in a manner that is professional and fair, and overall conducive to successful and timely project completion.

· Oversee and assist with developing and implementing proper and effective techniques, methods, and systems for the successful completion of the project. Follow established procedures and policies while also providing upper management with insights and recommendations to improve work methods and materials to enhance quality, safety, productivity, and efficiency.

· Work with Superintendents to establish and maintain "work-to-complete" and "pre-punch" lists throughout the project to minimize corrective work at the end of the project.

· Perform other duties as assigned by upper management.

Work Environment

· Most work will be completed in the office

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally inspects the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions, while wearing personal protective equipment.

· The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

· This position is performed mostly inside but on occasion will require you to be in outside weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

· Reading and communicating plans.

Company Benefits

· Paid Vacation and Holidays

· Paid Birthday off

· 401k with 5% match

· Health Insurance paid for employee

· Dental and vision Insurance offered

· Paid weekly with Direct Deposit

· Annual bonuses

(401k match and health insurance provided after 90 days)

Salary is depending on experience and ability to achieve the outcomes required in the project manager’s role. Salary Range is $100k - $120K

Sterling CM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Total compensation, depending on experience