Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

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Job Description

Under general direction, the Project Manager is responsible for managing several projects related to the construction development process to build assigned residential real-estate projects in the Columbus market in accordance with approved plans, budgets, and schedules outlined by our Construction Operations team.

• Participates in budget preparation for assigned residential projects and completes job costs analysis and monthly reporting to track actual job costs and variances.
• Collaborates with the CEO and project vendors to identify risks, issues, and roadblocks, based on construction project progress while recommending solutions.
• Completes forecasting related to all aspects of construction development and maintains templates for monthly reporting.
• Utilize real estate/construction knowledge to ensure project quality expectations are being met.
• Provides regular detailed reporting for assigned projects, including resource allocation, project status, completion projections, variances from contract documents and forecasting of future needs to reach project completion.
• Directs decisions to adhere to project budgets.
• Ensures project quality control plan is in effect and followed.
• Assists with hiring subcontractors and assists management with contracting, scheduling, quality control, approving completed work and payments.
• Participates in subcontractor evaluation, bid analysis review, and award recommendation.
• Monitors and communicates project-related issues, scope changes, variances and contingencies that may arise during construction to senior leadership.
• Works with municipalities, local jurisdictional officials and government agencies as needed to ensure successful performance of the project.
• Identifies and facilitates executable solutions to project challenges that arise.
• Develops and maintains contractor relationships on assigned projects to maintain standards as to budget, schedule, and quality.
• Coordinates plan approvals and permitting to adhere to project schedules.
• Coordinates product changes and enhancements as directed.
• Manages communication with field team members to ensure awareness of product changes and schedule variances.
• Partners with corporate and field teams regarding overall project health as it relates to the general interests of the Construction teams.
• Reviews and ensures field team members are adhering to safety policies and procedures.
• Completes other projects as directed and assigned.

Work requires alignment with our five Core Values:
Performance, Communication, Leadership, Quality, Teamwork. Strong knowledge of residential building codes. Strong financial reporting and analytical skills. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, negotiation and conflict management skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities and shifting demands. Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Ability to present written communication clearly. Proficiency with relevant software and project reporting systems.

Knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Microsoft Project. Ability to learn an internal construction software system.

This role will have no direct reports. However, the ability to achieve results by working with others within the organization is a critical success factor; these could include construction management staff, quality assurance inspectors, and sales team.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Relevant Experience is required. A minimum of five (5) years of residential construction experience is required. Aptitude to acquire general construction and legal knowledge with respect to commercial and residential development building codes, materials, product specifications and costs.

The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of the criteria that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform these functions in accordance with applicable law.

Physical Demands: The employee regularly walks; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching and reaching may be required.

Work Environment: This position is based in the Columbus, OH area. The worker is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outdoor weather. Noise levels are usually loud. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,…