Project Manager (Construction)

Summary: A Project Manager (PM) is involved with managing assigned construction projects to ensure that each construction project is in line with business and client objectives. The PM ensures the identification and procurement of necessary resources, estimates project budgets, sets project scopes and schedules, delivers specified products and services, provides a high level of oversight of the multiple construction site(s), monitors quality and cost parameters and maintains close contact with clients.

The PM provides leadership by building project teams and motivating them to hit project milestones. The PM participates in following best practices, policies, PM methodologies, quality assurance and control, tools and templates. The Project Manager will conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, and state and federal laws (OSHA, ADA and Fair Housing).

Essential functions

Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities: Collaborate with stakeholders to document project scope, deliverables, goals, risks, blockers, success measures and estimated resources needed. Ensure projects remain in-scope and meet budgetary, scheduling and quality requirements. Create, manage and distribute project communications like charters, schedules and budgets.

Provide project status updates at predetermined time intervals to all stakeholders. Communicate routinely to management, clients, project team members and other stakeholders, actively soliciting and addressing client and project team feedback. May assist to create aspects of project proposals, RFPs, estimates and schedules.

Set and monitor project budgets and staffing requirements. Ensure adherences to legally binding requirements. Plan, schedule, monitor and report on activities related to the project, including subcontractor monitoring. Develop and follow key project criteria metrics. Develop project control and reporting procedures and manages changes in operational plan.

Plan and lead status review meetings, which may include internal team members, vendors and clients, which is further reinforced by having excellent meeting, workshop and conference facilitation skills, with proven knowledge of how to foster attendee participation and collaboration. Deliver training; manage and motivate the project team, as well as resolving team conflicts.

Resolve technical and operational issues as required. Maintain communication, project tracking and budget management software.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management, architecture, business management or related area of study preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience Minimum 4 years of demonstrated experience as a Project Manager in residential construction or similar position responsible for defining and managing project scope, timelines, profitability and effective delivery of products or services; residential housing construction and renovation experience helpful.

Project Management certifications preferred Prior experience in the building trades helpful Strong proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Suite, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software. Prior experience using project management software preferred Valid NY Driver’s license 40 hour OSHA card 62 hour SST Positive, can-do attitude Able to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment Completes work both in an office environment and at construction sites. Exposed to sounds and noise levels from construction vehicles, equipment and tools Wears protective equipment often, such as hard hat, work boots, gloves, masks etc… when working on active construction site Exposed to hot and cold temperatures, depending on weather May work around others, when in an office environment.

May work in buildings without heat/air conditioning; portable trailers & unfinished structures. Use vehicle to travel to construction sites and meetings. May work over 40 hours, when required; including nights and weekends to meet deadlines. Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, GP Construction LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran and any other characteristics protected by law.