Project Manager at Methuen Construction Company, Inc. in Plaistow, NH

Job description

• The Project Manager is a critical role in overseeing and managing construction projects. This position reports to the Project Executive and is responsible for the oversight of other teammates. This is a full-time, salaried-exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Review and modify original job budget established by the estimating department
• Review budget with Superintendent and VP of Operations for input and revisions
• Develop a preliminary job schedule for the project
• Review schedule with Superintendent, Executive Project Director and VP Operations for input and revisions
• Update job schedule at least once per month with input from superintendent
• Review construction means and methods with Superintendent to improve job performance
• Purchase major equipment and material
• Negotiate major subcontractor agreements for the project
• Monitor the submittal, shop drawing, and purchase order process to insure timely delivery of equipment and materials
• Manage execution of contracts, bonds, insurance certificates, contract compliance, etc.
• Manage preparation of extra work proposals and major change orders
• Monitor budgets, schedules, cost reports and job progress and review with superintendent on a weekly basis
• Visit jobs on a regular basis to review effectiveness of site supervision, job progress, quality of work and safety on the job
• Manage change orders, extra work orders, disputed claims, with owner and owner’s representative to a successful conclusion
• Resolve major disputes with vendors and subcontractors
• Process payment requisitions through the owner and his/her representative
• Mentor the development of superintendents and provide feedback on performance
• Keep the senior management staff of the company appraised of job performance and any major conflicts or issues to be resolved
• Generate verbal and written communications required to meet administrative requirements of jobs
• Monitor the planning for safety on the job, application of safety rules, regulations, and programs applicable to individual job sites
• Maintain a positive image of company with vendors, subs, clients, and teammates
• Manage multiple jobs that may account for $15M to $100M in annual volume

Requirements

• Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience within the construction industry required
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree required
• Experience with Timberline PM Software highly preferred
• Experience with schedule software and logic highly preferred
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of team
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, motivation) skills
• Ability to work with and manage multiple teammates
• Thorough knowledge of contract language
• Thorough understanding of job cost reporting, billing, and payable procedures

Skills

Required

• Outstanding attention to detail
• Thorough knowledge of contract language

Preferred

• Experience with Timberline PM Software

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• Company Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program
• Pay range: $130,000-$220,000 annually