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Serves as primary leader on projects from start to finish with little oversight from the top project leader.  Uses proactive approach on the project and takes on a leadership role in managing the Preconstruction/Start-Up, Relationships/Communication, Schedule, Budget, Risk, Close-out, and other components of the project.  Leads other members of the project team toward successful completion of the project.  Handles complex and/or difficult situations to ensure successful completion of the project. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Preconstruction

• Participates in the overall preconstruction process with assistance from top project leader.

• Responsible for Bid Package development and review of bid packages to facilitate buyout.

• Leads preparation of drafting Trade Partner scopes of work.

• Develops budget set up for General Conditions and General Requirements.

• Leads and develops construction schedule, site specific plans, and project protocols.

• Leads the Internal Kick-Off meeting. 

• Leads bid evaluations and trade partner buyouts, comparing bids to drawings and specifications. 

• Develops Self Perform work plans. 

Project Set-Up and Planning

• Manages and ensures set up and implementation of internal and external project documentation.

• Manages overall development and execution of the procurement process. 

• Manages overall submittal process (procurement letters, submittal register, itemized date requirements, submittal review and compliance, documentation, and continuous / weekly follow-up).

• Manages and ensures development and implementation of overall site specific project plans.

• Leads and manages overall internal and external project meetings ensuring meeting minutes and attachments are distributed.        

• Leads and/or assists with the permitting process. 

Schedule Management

• Manages and ensures the overall project schedule process, ensuring project schedule is complete and accurate.

• Manages and ensures schedule coordination with Trade Partners, vendors, and site staff on a weekly basis.

• Leads and manages a schedule recovery plan if delay(s) occur and need to recover lost time.

• Leads and manages weekly look ahead schedules, sequencing, phasing, and adjustments.

• Leads and manages updating master schedule and documentation of delays are in the schedule.

• Leads and manages overall critical and near critical path.  

• Manages and ensures weekly schedule updates with appropriate level of detail for the look-ahead and master schedule. 

• Communicates the overall project schedule to all project stakeholders. 

Budget Management

• Leads project budget reviews and weekly reports to ensure project meets or exceeds budget expectations.

• Leads and manages corrective measures to steer project back in budget, communicating and coordinating with stakeholders.

• Manages weekly labor and material reports and correct discrepancies.

• Prepares and manages Pay Application process, leads trade partner invoice reviews and compares budget / contract.

• Leads and manages overall Field Work Directive Process. 

• Leads and manages the Change Order Management process (PCO and COR). 

• Leads the initial budget set.

• Projects and forecasts work / budgets by collaborating with project team and top project leader.

Safety Management

• Manages the site specific safety plan with assistance from the project team and safety department.

• Manages and ensures site safety walks, documentation, and corrective actions.

• Leads by example and ensures Safety is the highest priority on the Project.

• Ensures ORM process and daily documentation.

• Manages and ensures Trade Partner site safety requirements are received and in place prior to starting work.        

• Leads and ensures a review of the Hazardous Building Material Survey(s) has been conducted. 

• Manages and ensures potential High Risk Activities have preliminary plans. 

Logistics Center

• Manages and ensures a comprehensive material and equipment plan to maximize enhancements.

• Manages and leads project equipment needs for merits of purchase vs. rental.

• Manages and ensures comparing schedule and budget to ensure equipment is onsite when needed. 

• Manages and ensures project plan to maximize equipment and tool rental enhancements.

• Manages and ensures the Logistic Center equipment utilization plan. 

• Manages and ensures review of monthly Logistics Center invoice, comparing to onsite tools and project budget.       

Self-Perform

• Manages overall production rate / budget goals, supports project team with self-perform reports.  

• Ensures self-perform project staff plans and field craft needs are planned.

• Manages and ensures self-perform look ahead and master project schedule. 

• Manages and ensures overall development and execution of self-perform procurement.

• Manages and ensures schedule, unit tracking, and procurement coordination for field craft and self-perform tasks.

Building Performance Solutions

• Participates in project site-walls with BPS Manager.

• Manages and ensures deficiencies are documented, corrections made with corrective pictures. 

• Manages and leads the overall mock-up process, ensure mock-up plan(s) and execution.

• Manages and leads preinstallation meetings and meeting minutes.

• Manage and ensure QA/QC inspections, non-conforming work is identified, tracked and corrected through proper documentation.

• Manage ensure the overall project Action Plan process and implementation.

• Manages and leads Building Envelope coordination meetings, ensure meeting minutes and all related trade partner submittals and RFI's are approved prior to start of work.

• Participates in project site-walks with Quality Manager.

Documentation

• Manages and ensures all documentation for the project is maintained, organized, and up to date.

• Manages and ensures filing systems are well organized and maintained for all project files.

• Manages and ensures drawings, specifications, and site specific plans, etc. are up to date and filed.

• Manages and ensures regular photo documentation is being conducted. (StructionSite, Drone Flyovers, etc.) 

• Manages and ensures any change or field as-builts are documented and/or submitted to design team for approval.

• Manages, leads, and ensures of the overall documentation processes:  Meetings, Procurement, RFI, Schedule, Budget, etc. 

Projections and Deep Dives

• Manages and leads the overall Projection and / or Deep Dive Packet with minor assistance from project leader. 

• Manages, leads, and ensures schedule is up to date and accurate. 

• Leads and actively participates in meeting(s) with project team.

• Manages and ensures Deep Dive visit plans (parking, site walk, project preparedness, etc.)

• Manages and leads follow up action items, documentation, and tracking through completion in a timely manner. 

• Projects and forecasts work / budgets by collaborating with project team and project leader. 

Meetings and Relationships

• Manages and ensures the overall project meeting agenda and meeting minute process for the project. 

• Manages and ensures content, attachments, agendas, and minutes are issued in a timely manner. 

• Manages and leads internal and external project meetings.

• Represents the company in a professional manner at all times.

• Builds and maintains superior relationships with clients, design team, trade partners, and associates.

Risk Management

• Ensures project team has reviewed and understands owner contract.

• Manages and ensures owner and trade partner contracts are in place prior to starting any work.

• Manages and ensures all applicable Safety items from Trade Partners (Fall Protection Plan, Safety Plans, etc.) are received and reviewed prior to starting any work.

• Manages and ensures Trade Partner COI has been received and is not expired. 

• Manages and ensures FWD's are in place prior to any extra work being started.     

• Leads and ensures overall delay documentation processes (permit, weather, trade partner, etc.).

• Identifies risk, develop risk mitigation plan(s), and manage through conflict management. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (minimum requirements before going into job)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• 6+ years’ experience.

• Proficiency in / ability to learn Procore and Microsoft Project to manage all components of the project.

• Proficiency in computer applications, preferably Microsoft Office.

• Demonstrated ability to take a leadership role on projects from start to finish.

• Proven consistent track record of successful projects/project management.

• Proven track record of superior budget management and accurate monthly cost projections.

• Demonstrated ability to develop project schedules and manage from beginning to end.

• Proven track record of proactive approach to problem resolution and issues management.

• Demonstrated relationship skills.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage more than one project at a time.

• Proficient in running project-related meetings, including Progress, OAC, and pre-installation meetings.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires work in an office environment with ability to travel up to 100% throughout the Midwest. Note:  This job description reflects a summary of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans