Construction Project Manager

Our client is a Construction Management and General Contracting firm headquartered in New York City specializing in commercial projects. The company prides itself on accountability, diversity, teamwork and excellence

Client Details

Our client is a Construction Management and General Contracting firm headquartered in New York City specializing in commercial projects. The company prides itself on accountability, diversity, teamwork and excellence

Description

General Contractor seeking a Project Manager to join their construction team. The Project Manager is a key figure of the project team, and is responsible for the overall success of a project. This person must possess excellent leadership skills, as well as be able to successfully set, observe and re-evaluate project priorities frequently. The PM will have the following day to day responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing the efforts of all project activities and personnel
• Coordinate with Estimating Department to formulate award schedule for trades during pre-construction
• Acquire a thorough understanding of project requirements and objectives; review all project documents, including drawings, specifications, contracts, scope of work and constructions schedule
• Coordinate and facilitate both internal and building kick-off meeting with all key participants
• Prepare and issue project documents including progress reports, detailed project schedule updates and financial/budget updates
• Initiate periodic meetings and other forms of communication with project team members and/or client as appropriate to acquaint them with unresolved problems and to ensure an adequate degree of coordination as needed between disciplines
• Forecast and track the amount of labor, managerial and material costs necessary to complete a project
• Perform project status reviews by monitoring project schedule, submittal/RFI logs and open items
• Monitor project scope for changes affecting budget and/or schedule; identifies cause, advises client and negotiates changes in fee as appropriate
• Manage project budget, minimize and track expenses; provide finance reporting as needed
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, monitor receivables for project as well as subcontractor pay schedule
• Ensure subcontractors provide certificates of insurance that meet contractual requirements prior to mobilization
• Resolve subcontractor claims during subcontractor close out period
• Ensure punch-list completion and Department of Buildings sign off
• Organize and deliver project close-out/As-Built documents

Profile

• 5+ years of relevant experience as a Project Manager, preferably in general contracting.
• Must have a proven track record of managing complex projects in occupied spaces
• Must have strong relations skills and a collaborative disposition
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications
• 30-hour OSHA certification is required
• 4-hour supported scaffold user certification is a plus but not required

Job Offer

• Competitive Annual Base Salary
• Performance Bonus
• Health-care Benefits
• 401K
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Etc.

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