Project Manager - First Nick Companies

First Nick Companies is currently hiring for a full-time Project Manager. The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for coordinating and managing all necessary resources throughout the entire project, from start-up through closeout. The PM shall ensure that the Owner's/ Company's expectations and budgetary guidelines are met or exceeded. The PM manages the project from beginning to end including a budget, costs, schedule, risk management, insurance, general work performance and quality, and overall progress against the plan.

Are you an honest, hard-working individual? Do you have effective communication skills? Are you punctual and reliable? Do you pay attention to detail? Are you a self-starter who is willing to ask questions? Apply now using our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application!

In this role, we rely on you to ensure work is completed accurately, safely, on time, and according to our standards. This position works a typical Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. We are local industry leaders in this essential trade and believe that hard work can also be fun.

In addition to great pay and our exceptional culture, we offer the following benefits and perks:

• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with a match
• Health, HRA, vision, dental, and Life Insurance
• Gas Card
• Referral bonus

We also offer training programs, and room for growth.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Respectful - be kind, positive, and helpful
• Career-minded - looking for more than a job
• Self-motivated - see what needs to be done and does it
• Team player - get along well with others and have a true understanding of teamwork
• Pride in your work - a real desire to do quality work and ensure customer satisfaction
• 3-5 years of Experience in the Commercial Construction Industry

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Position Summary

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for coordinating and managing all necessary resources throughout the entire project, from start-up through closeout. The PM shall ensure that the Owner's/ Company's expectations and budgetary guidelines are met or exceeded. The PM manages the project from beginning to end including a budget, costs, schedule, risk management, insurance, general work performance and quality, and overall progress against the plan.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Communicate with Field Supervision, Subcontractors, and Vendors to assist them in working to the Project Schedule.
• Partners with Assistant Project Manager & Field Managers to achieve project
• Build effective working relationships with clients and the project team
• Manage several projects depending on size, complexity, and type.
• Evaluate team performance and identify training needs. Mentor and coach team members.
• Follows the Company Standard Operating Procedures and Leads by example.
• Encourages a team approach

Project Start-Up

• Review the contract agreement & final scope of the worksheet to become familiar with the terms & conditions of the project.
• Reviews all drawings to become familiar with the projects
• Requests Procore access from the General Contractor/client
• Ensures all documentation needed is submitted to General Contractor prior to our start date (Certificates of insurance, signed contracts, Approved Submittals & drawdowns, Bonds if required, etc.)
• Reviews project schedules and advises management of start dates.
• Reviews Phasing/Logistics plans with the project manager (PM) & Field Managers.
• Request all submittals, drawdowns, wallcovering samples, & carpentry samples
• Creates job binders for every project, including approved submittals & drawdowns, wallcovering samples, and safety information, along with all necessary job documentation (see table of contents sample).
• Schedules and conducts Kick-off meetings with Field Managers and Crew Leaders
• Reviews project schedules
• Reviews Phasing/Logistics plans
• Oversees that all submittals, drawdowns, wallcovering samples, & carpentry samples are completed
• Schedules and conducts Kick-off meetings with Field Managers and Crew Leaders

Ongoing Projects

• Manage & oversee that proper attendance is at all subcontractor job meetings on a weekly basis, attending to meetings as needed.
• Manages the project logs (RFI's, ASI's, Bulletins, CORs) and reviews with Project Accountant on a weekly basis.
• Conduct weekly project team meetings with Field Managers to review job status, cost forecast, project schedule, employee schedule, etc.
• If a change order work needs to be performed, PM, should follow company standard change order operating procedures
• Inputs material invoices on a weekly basis and notifies management of any issues
• Review weekly/monthly job schedule & notify the management team of any deficiencies
• Walk Jobsite on no less than a weekly basis. Review the quality of work with Field Manager and Crew Leader.
• Assist the Field Manager in the resolution of all critical issues, RFIs, etc. that could affect quality, cost, or schedule. Provide documentation as necessary.
• Maintain close relations with general contractor staff, and other trades involved.
• Oversees the safety and material/tools on job sites

Project Closeout

• Distributes all punch lists & follows up as necessary to ensure the timely completion of punch list work
• Requests the Maintenance/Custodian Submittal has been submitted to the client
• Creates Warranty Letter has been submitted.

Financial Management

• Ensure timely completion to keep the requisition process on schedule.
• Review all requisitions prior to distribution to General Contractor for accuracy and completeness.
• Attend & review with CFO on a weekly basis the cost report, and projected cost forecast, and make budget adjustments in preparation for job cost review if necessary. Ensure that all potential exposures are forecasted and reviewed with CFO.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk the job site including the ability to climb ladders and traverse uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time for meeting attendance and computer work.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to job sites.