Construction Project Manager

RUSSCO, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading retail general contractors, specializing in finishing commercial and retail interior space. Founded in 1952, Russell Pichette as Russell & Co., began building and maintaining drive-in theaters. For over 35 years, RUSSCO has had a specialty in retail and commercial construction for clients such as Gap, Tesla, SKIMS, Warby Parker, Calvin Klein, Cava, Under Armour, Starbucks, Sephora, Williams Sonoma and more.

Based in Fall River, Massachusetts, RUSSCO performs 70% of work outside of New England extending to projects in over 35 states. Starting as a family business, RUSSCO is known for genuine customer service from a hands-on approach the extends to all subcontractors.

Job Summary:

The Project Manager’s responsibility is to support client directly through all phases of construction; communicate directly with clients, subcontractors, and office team in all phases of construction; work directly with Project Superintendents/Supervisors and subcontractors to make certain work is executed per scope agreed upon and to the highest standard; and makes certain that jobs are and remain on schedule with all expectations met.

The role is also required to provide and promote RUSSCO’s interests in all matters relating to the project.

• Essential
  
  Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• To provide leadership and to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships of the on-site team and to promote a positive project morale.
• Working with the Bid and Estimating team prior to construction beginning to find Subcontractors.
• Working with office team and to provide necessary Subcontractor information and scope of agreed upon work.
• Develop and refine the Project Schedule, keep schedules properly updated, and ensure that the job meets various required dates.
• Plan and review the Construction Program including quality control procedures, safety and security practices, field office location and layout, temporary utilities, staging areas, equipment and manpower.
• Overseeing job and making certain work is on schedule.
• Meeting with clients for on-site walk throughs.
• Leading and participating in conference calls internally with team and externally with clients.
• Fielding any and all communication of challenges and/or successes to Leadership, Clients, office staff, etc. as necessary.
• Creating, communicating, and/or submitting compliance documents to building departments, inspectors, etc.
• To maintain good relations and communications with all involved in the project including the public.
• Independently able to proactively communicate with the Team.
• The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Experience in the construction industry with a commercial and/or institutional general contractor engaged in general building and civil construction.
• A demonstrated understanding of construction means and methods associated with the renovation and construction of interior construction and site-work related thereto.
• The ability to effectively communicate.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, email, and other software used in the construction industry.
• The ability to effectively communicate.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, email, and other software used in the construction industry.

• Ideal Attributes:
• Positive attitude and…