Project Manager
Company: Veneklasen Construction
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
Description:Position Title: Project ManagerDepartment: Project
ManagementAbout Our CompanyBased in Grand Rapids Michigan,
Veneklasen Construction has been building great structures since
1976. Veneklasen Construction focuses on all the important things,
like taking great care of our customers to help them achieve their
vision while at the same time taking care of our employees, our
community, and the environment. Here, people are our priority. We
have been recognized as one of West Michigan's Best and Brightest
Companies to work for thirteen years and were named a National Best
and Brightest Company in 2022. We are a growing medium-sized
general contractor with a historically strong base of operations in
Michigan and a growing national presence.Position Summary The
Project Manager is responsible for the planning, directing, budget
coordination, safety, and activities associated with construction
projects. Participate in the conceptual development of a
construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and
implementation.ContactsFrequent contact with trade workers,
Superintendents, Estimators, Project Managers, office staff,
customers, and members of the public.Functions, Duties and
Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate the full construction process from
preconstruction through closeout.
- Assist in project estimating including quantity take-offs, bid
invitations, and subcontractor proposal review for completeness and
conformance of project requirements.
- Create preliminary design and construction schedules through
the project planning process.
- Execute Subcontractor Purchase Orders within established budget
parameters.
- Work with Superintendents and Foremen to plan, organize, and
direct activities concerned with construction projects.
- Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and
performance standards within boundaries of company policy and
contract specifications. Confer with Superintendents and Foremen to
discuss such matters as work procedures, complaints, and
construction problems.
- Initiate and maintain liaison with Owners and other contacts to
facilitate project activities.
- Monitor and control project through administrative direction of
Superintendent to ensure project is completed on schedule and
within budget.
- Investigate potentially serious situations and implement
corrective measures.
- Represent company in project progress and safety meetings.
- Work with Contract Administrator to manage financial aspects of
contracts to protect company's interest and simultaneously maintain
good relationship with the customer.
- May requisition supplies and materials to complete
project.
- Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to
administrative staff, workers, and clients.
- Formulate reports concerning such areas as work progress,
costs, and scheduling.
- Work with Superintendents to assign workers to construction
sites to work on specified projects.
- Assist with the construction close-out phase and project
evaluation.
- Must be able to perform other job-related duties as
assigned.Core Competencies
- Accountability (Personal)- Takes personal responsibility for
outcomes.
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving- The ability to understand
an idea, situation, or problem by breaking it into smaller
pieces.
- Attention to Detail- Ensures that tasks and processes are
accurate and complete.
- Communication Skills/Verbal -Listening - Listens effectively in
a variety of circumstances. -Oral - Speaks effectively in a variety
of circumstances, sharing information and ideas with others.
- Communication Skills/Written- Writing clearly, succinctly, and
understandably.
- Customer Focus- Anticipating, meeting and or exceeding customer
needs, wants and expectations.Education, Experience and Knowledge
- Bachelors or equivalent degree/experience combination.
- Knowledge of administration, management, construction
materials, methods, and tools.
- Knowledge of safety and security issues and regulations.
- Excellent mathematical skills, including application and use in
problem-solving.
- Ability to coordinate own and others' actions, manage own time
and manage personnel resources.
- Strong understanding and expression of written and verbal
English sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Sensitivity to problems; ability to tell when something is
wrong or is likely to go wrong.
- High degree of accuracy and exactness is extremely important in
the performance of this job.
- To accomplish work activities, the Project Manager must be able
to coordinate or lead employees among different levels of the
organization.
- Assume responsibility for work outcomes and results of other
workers.
- Computer Skills: proficiency in using the internet to research
information, as well as MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project,
Procore, and Sage Timberline.Working ConditionsWork may be
performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme
heat, near moving mechanical parts and includes occasional exposure
to wet and/or humid conditions. May be exposed to uncomfortable or
distracting sounds or noise levels on sites of projects being
managed or coordinated. Travel is required, determined by project
location and schedule. When working on site, will be required to
wear common protective or safety equipment, such as safety shoes,
glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, etc.(Essential
functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act,
may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other
characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not
a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by
positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions
within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it
necessarily list all possible duties that may be
assigned.)Requirements:PI207401203
Keywords: Veneklasen Construction, Grand Rapids , Project Manager, Executive , Grand Rapids, Michigan
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