Construction Project Manager

Our client is a well established general contractor in the southeast and has been ranked as the #1 contractor in South Carolina multiple times. They were recently awarded as one of the Top Places to Work and #14 on the Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies in the state. Through a strong culture, a lucrative profit-sharing program, and great employee training they have managed to far exceed average tenure in construction, with most employees over 20 years with the company. We are seeking a Project Manager for a non-traveling role in Columbia, South Carolina.

Responsibilities:

1. Leads, motivates, and supports the project team in all efforts for safety, quality control and schedule adherence associated with the project.
2. Proactively reads and interprets plans and specifications from Architect/Engineer and can communicate these to others.
3. Works with a variety of stakeholders to schedule and plan work, coordinate equipment and materials, and monitor overall progress.
4. Liaison with clients and building strong working relationships.
5. Devises cost-effective plans to enable effective project completion.
6. Ensures project(s) operate within budget.
7. Understands Contract with the Owner and the requirements it places on the project team, especially with regard to proper notice procedures.
8. Obtains necessary permits, approvals, and other regulatory prerequisites.
9. Creates Agenda for project meetings.
10. Create documents such as Subcontracts, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, Profit Forecasts and Pay Applications within the company technology program (PENTA).
11. Performs quantity take-offs and unit pricing.
12. Creates Monthly Progress Reports for the Program/Project.
13. Negotiates subcontracts and change orders with subcontractors/suppliers.
14. Negotiates change orders with Owners.
15. Creates owner letters and RFI’s.
16. Assists in preparation of RFQ or RFP (when requested).
17. Familiar with the responsibilities of a Superintendent.
18. Mentors and trains assigned Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.
19. Reviews submittals for compliance with the Contract Documents and process to Design Engineers for review and approval.
20. Pursues Contractor licensing and professional certifications (when requested).
21. Participates in the Presentation of RFPs.
22. Become a member of a construction recognized organization at the local/state/national level (when requested).
23. Performs additional assignments as directed by management or as required for successful project completion.