Project Manager - Mission Critical

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POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Project Manager (PM) is a key player on our construction team, and has overall responsibility for project success including, profitability, safety, quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction. FCL Project Managers are passionate problem solvers who serve as trusted advisors and lead our project teams to exceed customer expectations.

PMs own their projects, coordinating and leading their respective project teams (Superintendents, Assistant Project Managers/Engineers, Project Administrators, Project Accountants) in a professional manner that contributes to the overall success of FCL. The PM has the experience to execute projects from start to finish; the ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships resulting in customer satisfaction; and the commitment to create and maintain a safety culture. Project Managers clearly communicate with Superintendents, subcontractors, and owners; have a strong understanding of budgets, cost control and accounting; are results oriented with proven ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to meet deadlines; and are known for being able to provide innovative and sound solutions to complex problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

PRE-CONSTRUCTION, PROJECT AND SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT

• Responsible for ensuring overall success of projects directly responsible to manage

• Read the complete Owners Contract and understand and implement the requirements of this agreement.

• Review and develop written project scope and develop project budgets

• Responsible for the managing the change order process on their project.

• Conduct regular reviews of schematic design drawings, design development drawings and construction documents and design milestones throughout the design process to ensure project design coincides with project outline specifications, project schedule and budget

• Participate in planning meetings with design professionals

• Gather information, write and submit all RFI's (Request for Information) to Architect, Engineer or Owner and distribute responses to all bidding subcontractors, and/or work with and train a APM or PE in doing task such as RFIs

• Work with Regional Vice Presidents to write Owner contracts based on final construction documents, approved Owner proposal and approved schedule

• Keep the office leadership informed regarding subcontractor buyout and contract award process

• Develop timelines and critical path schedule, including phasing to facilitate ongoing project activities

• Coordinate subcontracts to be written based on approved scope

• Coordinate with Project Administrator (PA) to send out approved contracts with schedule and pertinent project information to all subcontractors to be working on the project

• Coordinate development of a Superintendent Project Package which includes a copy of project permit including all required inspections, schedule, subcontractor list and all contract scopes for use by Superintendent in the field

• Coordinate pre-construction planning with design team, owners, subcontractors prior to the commencement of each project

• Coordinate punch list development with Architect, Owner and distribute to all team members

• Facilitate building start-up and commissioning for required items between FCL, subcontractors and Owner

• Coach, mentor and teach Project Engineers or APM toward becoming a project Manager

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Act as the lead construction representative on each project working with design team, owners, subcontracts and FCL team

• Interface daily with FCL Superintendent to check on project progress and discuss any questions/issues/concerns in the field

• Oversee weekly on-site construction meetings and document progress by issuing weekly meeting minutes and a revised/updated project schedule via email within 24 hours of site meeting to all subs, architect and FCL Team Members

• Build a relationship with the Owner's Representative for all projects you are working on. Be their Go to Guy with-in FCL.

• Develop, strengthen and maintain client and subcontractor relationships.

• Create and foster collaborative and effective relationships with all team members by acting with the highest level of ethics and integrity.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Review and Approve payment applications and change order requests with accounting and coordinate payment applications to be completed and sent to Owner according to timelines in Owner contract

• Oversee completion and collection of close-out documents, and processing of final payments.

• Oversee, manage and update the Project Budget to provide accurate Monthly Cost to Completes.

CHANGE ORDER MANAGEMENT

• Evaluate Subcontractor Change Orders (SCOs) and be responsible for the process to write SCO's and distribute SCO's to the subcontractor

• Develop Owner Change Orders (OCOs) description and be responsible for the process in writing OCO's, distribute OCO's to Owner and obtain written approval

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• BS/BA in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field or equivalent in work experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing projects ranging from $5M - $30M (+) contracts in commercial, and/or industrial construction environments

• Knowledge of basic building design and construction systems

• Ability to read construction documents and specification manuals

• Ability to compile and analyze data

• Strong organizational and writing/speaking skills

• Knowledge of construction estimating and procurement processes

• Ability to interpret and apply state law, local codes and administrative procedures related to effectively managing a project

• Extensive knowledge of scheduling, cost control and safety procedures

PREFERRED:

• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in working with computers and other types of technology

• Desired Computer Applications Experience: Microsoft Office Applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CMIC, Bluebeam and Microsoft Project

• Availability to travel as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Mobility on and around construction sites with uneven surfaces and inside the office.

• Able to climb stairs and/or ladder if required.

• Works in inclement weather/high noise level at times during site visits.

• Work at a desk or computer screen with keyboard for extended periods of time.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Following are key success factors for this role which measure results in meeting critical elements of the position. The specific goals for each element are set annually.

PROJECT PROFITABILITY

Measured by overall project profitability, including maintaining original profit in proposal, buy out and management of change orders.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Measured by customer satisfaction rating at project completion.

SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT

Defined as adherence or improvement to initial schedule, maintenance of change orders and timely execution of project close out and punch list.

FCL Builders is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected status. FCL Builders participates in E-Verify, click here to view the Right to Work Poster.