Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

The Christman Company
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* Job Description:

**** Build More with Your Career at Christman
** Are you interested in becoming an employee-owner with an industry leader that will
** Build More
** is looking for Project Manager candidates for large-scale commercial construction projects in the Central Michigan region.
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* What You Will Do:

*** As a
** Project Manager**, you play a crucial part of the construction project team. Primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but not limited to:
** Lead in the development of high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring and serving as a peer coach and/or mentor as assigned.
* Ensure regular feedback is shared with staff including timely completion of employee performance appraisals.
* Provide leadership in motivating the project team and maintain a positive work environment.
* Communicate with owners, architects, and subcontractors as it relates to project risk, timetables, costs/budgets, and change management.
* Determine and define scope of work and deliverables.
* Determines project staffing requirements and establishes a work plan and schedules for each project phase.
* Prepare project manuals, work category descriptions and other necessary components for a bid package.
* Manage the CM bid process to also include post bid reviews.
* Serve as a team member on hard bid teams as needed.
* Establish and clarify project-specific goals related to schedule, safety, accounting, labor relations, EEO, and data processing/reporting.
* Assess and maintain client relationships to understand construction leadership, facility maintenance, and other business needs that may have facility-related implications from the beginning of the contract through the project warranty period.
* Manage owner communications related to project risks, schedules, budgets, and logistics.
* Coordinate development and delivery of project planning services (e.g., estimating, scheduling, value engineering, reporting) with the Project Planning Leader.
* Oversee timely and accurate processing of all project information documents relating to the contract, bulletins, field work orders, and change orders.
* Review assessment of client needs to contractual obligations and delivery of project professional    management services by the Christman team and all contracted trades, vendors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure that proper service is provided to the client.
* Establish subcontract agreements and work scopes for all trade contractors; communicating    expectations and responsibilities related to project planning, coordination with other trades, safety, and definition of work quality.
* Clarify expectations and performance requirements in both written project documents and through presentations and discussions at pre-bid conferences, post-bid meetings, pre-installation meetings, and other interactions.
* Lead trade contractor relations.
* Coordinate information, access, and share across the project team to keep team members informed of current project status.
* Drive safety awareness at all times. Observe safety practices on site and promptly address any unsafe situations or behaviors, reporting violations and coordinating corrective actions to the project team.
* Contribute to business development efforts by leveraging professional network and client relationships to identify opportunities, participate in developing pursuit strategies, and actively participate in the pursuit of these opportunities.
* Participate in project pursuit interviews as required.
** What You Will Bring to the Team:
*** Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:
*** Required

Education and Experience
*** Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related job field.
* Minimum five (5) years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role reflecting progressive leadership responsibilities.
* Successful completion of classes or other training in Construction Management, Project Management, Safety, or Communication.
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* * Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.
** Additional Eligibility Qualifications
*** Ability to manage time, plan, schedule, organize, and prioritize responsibilities to consistently meet deadlines.
* Entrepreneurial focus and the ability to see the big picture while simultaneously focusing on details and timelines.
* Must be able to write and communicate clearly and quickly to a variety of audiences.
* Ability to perform under pressure or opposition and handle stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
* Must be able to lead, work well with others, and build relationships with the project team and subcontractors, resolving conflicts or jobsite issues as they arise.
* Have excellent problem solving and ability to communicate solutions with an understanding of how risk is managed as it relates to the project and company as a whole.
* Have a passion for team-based planning and problem-solving…