Construction Project Manager

Job Title:

Construction Project Manager

Job Description

The Construction Project Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) Project Manager or Program Manager to oversee day-to-day operations from pre-construction through project completion and warranty periods. This position involves managing various aspects of construction projects, including safety, quality, scheduling, cost control, and client relations.

Responsibilities

* Adhere to company's safety programs, trainings, and policies, and promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.

* Oversee day-to-day construction activities and successfully execute one or multiple projects simultaneously.

* Provide direction and participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives.

* Develop new and manage existing client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project-related items.

* Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with the Legal Department as required.

* Negotiate prime contracts, CM contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.

* Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, including construction execution, quality assurance, safety & health, subcontracting, staffing, organization chart, and procurement.

* Develop construction staffing plans, train project teams, coordinate activities across disciplines, and ensure efficient utilization of staff.

* Oversee development and implementation of site layout, mobilization, and demobilization plans.

* Ensure all applicable project permits are secured.

* Direct and oversee the RFP and bid process, including scope development, bidder evaluation, and selection.

* Review, approve, and communicate internal and external reports including budgeting, cash flow forecasts, and project status.

* Collaborate with engineering to ensure timely development and distribution of deliverables.

* Manage downstream contract administration including RFIs, submittals, change management, closeout, documentation, and claims mitigation.

* Oversee invoicing for Prime Contracts, subcontractors, and client contractors.

* Coordinate and facilitate commissioning and startup teams.

* Implement, audit, and oversee project documentation.

* Confirm insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding requirements.

* Conduct safety, quality, progress, and financial audits and assessments.

* Oversee and participate in non-conformance reporting.

* Facilitate cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure, project setup/closeout, and field progress tracking.

* Develop and manage materials receiving and inventory control processes.

* Review contract documents with field staff to ensure compliance.

* Direct project turnover documentation, warranty administration, closeout, and recordkeeping.

* Support communication with governmental, industry, and public entities.

* Review construction field reports.

* Mentor and train interns, coordinators, craft supervision, and assistant project managers.

* Provide performance feedback for project team members.

* Manage community and building trades relationships.

* Develop and implement project labor agreements.

* Onboard craft/field supervision.

* Manage composite crew rates for labor and equipment costs.

* Manage project staffing.

* Manage labor burdens including classifications, benefits, and labor laws.

* Maintain accurate craft classifications and progression records.

* Uphold craft competency and training standards.

* Estimate, forecast, and manage craft install unit rates.

* Manage earned value, schedule, change management, and cost metrics.

* Mentor and foster craft training and identify advancement opportunities.

* Manage construction equipment inventory.

* May be assigned to a project site based on requirements.

Essential Skills

* Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction, Engineering, or related field.

* 5+ years of project management experience, with at least one year in the Transmission and Distribution (T+D) space.

* Experience as a standalone Project Manager on projects managed.

* Willingness to travel to sites one week per month.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Direct document control, scheduling, and cost control experience.

* Project management software experience.

Work Environment

This role is set in a consulting, professional engineering firm environment located downtown Lexington. The office is business casual with a headcount of approximately 30 individuals. The team is highly collaborative both within Lexington and across the country. Standard working hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM, with flexible start and leave times available.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are…