PROJECT MANAGER
Job Summary:
The project manager, construction, position plans, directs, coordinates or budgets, usually through estimator and foremen, activities concerned with the construction and pavement of heavy/highway projects. Participates in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling and implementation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Preparation of the project schedule.
- Review the project plans and specifications and comment on the building design, scheduling, possible cost savings measures and potential construction problems.
- Assist estimator in preparation of project budget
- Prepare the general conditions budget.
- Assist in assembling the job site office and equipment requirements.
- Communicate with design team/client as well as effectively lead the trades.
- Expedite all shop drawings and approvals
- Monitor and maintain the project construction schedule on a weekly basis.
- Conduct and lead weekly project meetings
- Attend and participate in subcontractor meetings
- Raise and discuss relevant issues at the job site meetings. Prepare & issue minutes of all site meetings
- Inform the Consultant/Client of any errors, discrepancies or omissions contained within the Consultant’s design drawings.
- Expedite all CCN & CO (change order) costs. Maintain current CO logs.
- Monitor site safety and ensure that the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act are enforced.
- Ensure completion of and track all independent testing and inspections as required.
- Issue monthly progress draws and invoicing to consultant and client including final holdbacks.
- Maintain and enforce good construction standards and quality control.
- Maintain control and responsibility for the security and operation of directly owned equipment on the job site in conjunction with site staff.
- Control and monitor labor, material and equipment expenses.
- Prepare monthly cost forecasting summaries.
- Ensure that “as-built” drawings are prepared on an ongoing basis by all trades during the construction period and issue final close-outs to consultant/owner accordingly.
- Ensure all required inspections are performed.
- Prepare and expedite project deficiency lists.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 5 Years experience as a Project Manager on new-building commercial and industrial projects.
- College or university degree in a construction related field.
- Must have understanding of construction terms, scheduling and planning concepts.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Excellent organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Project management and supervision skills
- Ability to work with multiple discipline projects
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Pacific Rim is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
