Wharton-Smith is a construction manager and general contractor specializing in water treatment, education, parks and recreation, sports, municipal, entertainment, and hospitality projects – all the things a community needs to thrive.
The Project Manager must have knowledge about every stage of the construction process from scope development to project closeout. They will ensure on-time and on-budget project execution while making quality and safety a priority.
Primary responsibilities:
* Ability to successfully manage large scale projects and/or multiple projects simultaneously.
* Build strong relationships with clients/owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. Ensure they will want to renew the construction experience with Wharton-Smith (Doer/Seller Model).
* Maintain a positive image of the company with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and team members.
* Set up and maintain project cost accounting.
* Develop and maintain job schedule for the project.
* Implement and manage project assignments for personnel.
* Partner with Preconstruction Services regarding value engineering/constructability, soliciting bidders, estimating assistance, and generating proposals.
* Develop a Schedule of Values and generate monthly payment applications.
* Negotiate major subcontractor agreements and equipment/material purchase orders.
* Assist with subcontractor and owner contract term modifications/riders.
* Facilitate subcontractor and owner coordination/progress meeting and document meeting minutes.
* Review and approve subcontractor pay applications and vendor invoices.
* Track and evaluate subcontractor change management.
* Monitor the submittal, shop drawing, and purchase order process to insure accurate and timely delivery of equipment and materials.
* Manage execution of contracts, bonds, insurance certificates, contract compliance, and warranties.
* Monitor budgets, schedules, cost reports and job progress and review with Superintendent on a weekly basis.
* Visit jobsites on a regular basis to review effectiveness of site supervision, job progress, production planning boards, quality of work and safety on the job.
* Manage change orders, extra work orders, disputed claims, with owner and owner’s representatives to a successful conclusion.
* Resolve major disputes with vendors and subcontractors.
* Manage startup and commissioning of facility, where applicable.
* Provide owner training to the end user and turn-over contract close-out deliverables.
* Review and report project financial information, performance and any major conflicts to be resolved with Division Manager.
Team Management and Development:
* Assist the Superintendent with all tasks related to the job startup and mobilization and ensure clear delineation of managerial and administrative responsibilities within the project team.
* Work with the Communication and Marketing Department to develop effective presentations and project specific write-ups for qualification packages.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with all departments and key functions.
* Able to maintain morale within a group and foster an environment of strong team spirit.
* Coach and mentor team members at varying levels and career stages to maximize everyone’s growth and potential.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree.
* Must have relevant water/wastewater construction experience.
* Experience in managing self-perform crews is preferred.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Developing leader and team player with five plus years of experience in engineering, construction, or related field.
* Proven success in the completion of multimillion-dollar projects.
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