Project Manager
Company: Veneklasen Construction
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: March 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Job Description Description: Position Title: Project Manager
Department: Project Management About Our Company Based 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. Contacts Frequent contact with
trade workers, Superintendents, Estimators, Project Managers,
office staff, customers, and members of the public. Functions,
Duties and ResponsibilitiesPlan 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 CompetenciesAccountability (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 KnowledgeBachelors 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 Conditions Work 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: PI207401149
Keywords: Veneklasen Construction, Grand Rapids , Project Manager, Executive , Grand Rapids, Michigan
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