Project Manager

Colasanti is looking for project managers and assistant project managers throughout Michigan and Ohio for large projects we have.

About the Job:

The Project Manager provides management direction on construction projects overseeing in partnership with the Project Superintendent(s) the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects in all aspects from start to finish. It can lead and develop team members and stakeholders, ensures safety, project success, strengthens client relationships and develops new business opportunities. Reports to the Senior Project Manager, Project Executive and/or the Executive Vice President of Operations.

Primary Responsibilities: (but not limited to)

• Manage and mentor project personnel. Ensure that the team stays focused on the project plan.
• Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards in compliance with applicable corporate policies and industry standards that ensure safety, quality, schedule, and financial success of the project.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Implement strategies to achieve the projects objectives of safety, price, schedule, and quality.
• Assure compliance with all jobsite postings (employment posters, etc.)
• Ensures that all aspects of the project are compliant with all contract terms and legal requirements that govern the project.
• Ensures in partnership with the Project Superintendent(s), Project Safety Manager, and all other stakeholders that consistent implementation and verification of the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies, Standards and Processes applicable to the project is being managed and accountability is in place.
• Procure and manage all building permits and other regulatory prerequisites.
• Fully understand the company’s contractual obligations upstream to the Client. Furthermore, understand the company’s subcontract/purchase order obligations downstream.
• After thorough review of contractual responsibilities identify and monitor high risk items (i.e. liquidated damages, notification requirements, finish requirements, materials and potential constraints, subcontractors utilized). Perform risk management to minimize project risks and make sure the risks are fully communicated with the relevant team members.
• Negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders to assure that all project goals and deliverables have been addressed in partnership with estimating.
• Issue (within established protocol), track, resolve conflicts and maintain project subcontracts, purchase orders, rental agreements, insurance, bond, project indemnity agreements, OCIP, CCIP, PLA (as applicable).
• Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions.
• Monitor/Control construction project documentation and record keeping using the company project management software and Egnyte. Documentation shall be saved electronically in the proper company folder structure.
• Oversee and maintain Logs and all project documentation. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Review all submittals and RFIs throughout the submittal process and track any add cost to mark ups.
• Reviews field use shop drawings for record with APM against Approved as Noted set to ensure all EOR mark ups are indicated on drawings.
• Oversee proper project closeout documentation.
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent(s) to ensure project is built safely on schedule and within budget; identification of potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Maintain or overlook maintenance of construction schedule.
• Develop a detailed project plan schedule in addition to submittal schedule with Project Superintendent(s) to monitor and track progress of all deliveries.
• Before work starts, ensure a baseline project schedule is preserved as future point of reference to match the contract schedule. This will allow for a future tracking mechanism of project schedule performance.
• With the project Superintendent, create and maintain a historical project schedule by continuous updates through course of construction. Weekly updates are required.
• Track all submittals and RFIs and prioritize with project schedule so to prevent any job delays.
• Represent company in project meetings with Client.
• Set up weekly coordination meetings, with relevant parties.
• Prepares and coordinates with Project Superintendent(s) weekly and by-weekly meeting agendas.
• Prepare three weeks look ahead with Superintendent(s) and utilize this information to prepare a detailed weekly work plan.
• Track weekly field progress with visual aids, highlighted drawing with Team (BIM Detailer, APM, PE, Field personnel).
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with Client.
• Cost code estimate after job hand off meeting, give to assigned Job Accountant in appropriate import template for recording .
• Create Schedule of Values and review those submitted by subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage project performance and provide monthly updates on project cost projections and cash flows as required on templates as provided by executive management.
• Create and monitor monthly payment requisitions to the Client and manage all subcontractor/vendor payments.
• Manage changes to the project scope and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Identify changes in drawings, summarize for pricing for estimating, ensure timely submission of change order pricing.
• Cost code change orders once approved, give to assigned Job Accountant in appropriate import template for recording.
• Be vigilant in collecting monthly pay applications, processing of change orders, and reduction of retainer funds.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with client(s) and internal and external stakeholders to facilitate construction.
• Develop, foster, and maintain Client relations (Business Development)
• Always look for new work opportunities
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by corporate executives.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Has a proven record of accomplishment of success as an Assistant Project Manager
• Possess the working competency with the following software: Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Bluebeam, Procore, Microsoft Project, Egnyte, and general knowledge of Autodesk Products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Highly organized. Excellent communication skills including an excellent command of English (speaking, reading, writing). Knowledge of communicative behavior and lead discussions, negotiations, provide feedback, manage conflicts, and provide a positive, motivating environment for the project team.
• Self-motivated, willing to learn, is a strong leader, and a team player can facilitate outcome through others.
• General understanding of US (United States) regulations, local and national codes, legislation, and industry trends.
• Position requires the ability to work in an organized manner in a fast-paced environment and manage time to meet deadlines.
• Working conditions vary from that of a dry, well lighted, and tempered office to project jobsites which may include high noise levels and extreme outdoor temperature, etc. Needs to be able to safely climb stairs and ladders and traverse uneven terrain.
• Can commute to work on required Project jobsite(s) and company designated office. In rare occasions, based on availability of personnel and project requirements, executive management may determine a hybrid management approach may be in the best interest of the company.