Construction Project Manager

What We Do

SMK Services, Inc. (SMK) is a Construction Management and Engineering services consultancy based in Belmont Massachusetts. Our client base spans from Public Agencies, Professional Engineering firms, General Contractors to Subcontractors. We currently provide services in Project Management, Constructability, Construction and Design Scheduling, Construction Estimating, Change and Claims Analysis and Inspectional Services. With a growing customer base and an expanding list of services provided, SMK is currently seeking a Construction Project Management Professional to join our team in the Greater Boston Area.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the coordination and supervision of a diverse portfolio of contracts. The ideal candidate should have experience in Civil and Structural construction projects as well as having experience in general construction methodologies, disciplines and procedures. Experience in vertical construction would be beneficial but is not necessary. The candidate will have an analytical mind and great organizational skills that will assist them in ensuring that projects are delivered on time, in alignment with project requirements and within budget.

This position is for you if you're interested in working on a variety of infrastructure projects, enjoy interfacing with owners and designers, owning your role, and are looking to work with a fun, experienced and diverse team.

SMK is an exciting, collaborative, supportive environment where we take pride in, and celebrate the work we do. SMK works hard to instill a strong sense of community, where colleague's voices are heard, growth is encouraged, and the leadership team is open and accessible. As our company continues to grow, the successful candidate will help our company culture grow as well.

We are a growing business, that is quickly and constantly evolving. This growth provides fantastic opportunities for any colleague to grow with the business and evolve their career. We strongly encourage and support our colleagues in developing their careers into areas of the business and industry that they find interesting and are passionate about.

In this role you would be responsible to carry out a variety of tasks. Some core responsibilities would include:

• Conducting site visits to enforce project requirements while recording project progress and assisting in the resolution of field issues.
• Preparing and reviewing submittals, RFI's and other official project correspondence.
• Attending and leading project issues, progress and change order negotiation meetings.
• Performing reviews of design documents for:
  • Compliance with project requirements
  • Constructability
  • Interdisciplinary coordination
  • Analysis of conceptual feasibility and review for fatal flaws
• Developing construction cost estimates.
• Reviewing claims and performing change order analysis.
• Developing schedules and phasing methodology for construction activities.
• Reviewing and commenting on schedule updates, time impact analyses and recovery efforts while proposing solutions to scheduling issues.
• Performing and presenting Risk Assessments and Value Engineering studies.
• Monitoring and tracking SMK project budgets.
• Assisting in the development and preparation of scope and fee proposals to clients.
• Supervising and mentoring entry level project management staff.

• An intuitive knowledge and ability to quickly understand principals of construction and contractor means and methods.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop written reports, charts and graphs to support and present analyses.
• Ability to schedule, manage, prioritize responsibilities, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to think critically and problem solve in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with HCSS, Bid2
  
  Win and/or Estimating Link preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project or Primavera preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of Project Management related experience in the construction industry.
• OSHA 10 (or higher) card holder or can obtain one before the start of employment.
• Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

• Full time salaried position
• Starting salary of $135k/yr to $155k/yr dependent on experience
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan contribution
• Paid office parking
• Cell phone allowance
• Medical and dental insurance
• SMK follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely and from the office on set days. The ability to work remotely is based on several factors, including workload demands for tasks that require a high degree of collaboration,…