Commercial Project Manager

The project manager is the individual responsible for managing a project and has ultimate responsibility for the performance of the project. The project manager plans, directs, coordinates or budgets, usually through an estimator and foremen, activities concerned with the construction.

The project manager is responsible to plan construction projects and oversee their progress along the way in a timely and cost-effective manner. In this position, you will be responsible to:

Champion safety on your projects and be a safety leader

Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling and implementation.

Review the project in-depth to understand scope, schedule, costs and deliverables

Review the project plans and specifications, scheduling, possible cost savings measures and potential construction problems

Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project

Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project

Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities

Create, monitor and update project schedules and milestones to meet Customer and contractual requirements

Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured

Properly document project activities

Act as primary liaison with Client and other contacts to facilitate project activities

Oversee and direct construction projects from start to completion

Be responsible for monitoring the progress of construction projects, ensuring productivity and that it complies with safety, quality and contractual requirements

Coordinate and direct construction work and subcontractors

Meet contractual conditions of performance

Review the work progress on a regular basis

Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones

Negotiate terms of agreements, and obtain permits and licenses, if necessary

Negotiate contracts with contractors, vendors, and any other necessary person(s)

Facilitate team and customer meetings; resolve and /or escape issues in a timely fashion

Be responsible for the financial planning, budgeting, managing, tracking and success of a project.

Review and approve all purchases and subcontractor pay applications ;
Track and report costs and expenses;
Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and monitor receivables for project;
Analyze project revenue and profitability

Analyze, manage and mitigate risks

Manage and administer all aspects of the project during and throughout the construction phase including contractual, planning and budget management.

Provide strong leadership and guidance to field and site superintendents

Develop and maintain positive working relationship with the Customer, the project team and others to ensure overall customer satisfaction and project success

Coordinate and obtain necessary licenses, permits, etc. required for construction

Review design documents for constructability, conflicts and completeness

Manage Submittal and Request for Information (RFI) process, log and track

Lead and manage various project teams including superintendents, project coordinators, project engineers, subcontractors and others to ensure all work is completed without accident or incident, on time, with quality, within budget and in accordance with contractual agreements

Manage and monitor project scope to ensure that all the work required, and only the work required, is completed successfully

Prepare and submit regular progress reports and cost reports, such as weekly Open Issues report to Customer and Work In Progress Report to supervisor

Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality

Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards

Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly)

Open jobs and create change orders; revise job costs in accounting system with approved changes

The Project Manager should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

Behave Ethically:
Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.

Communicate Effectively:
Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

Creativity/Innovation:
Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.

Foster Teamwork:
Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Lead:
Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the project and the organization. Possess the ability to plan and see…