CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
At Gorman & Company, we believe that our people are our most important asset. Project Managers are the critical interface between Gorman and its development partners. A Project Manager takes overall responsibility for the efficient delivery of each stage of a project. They are responsible for communication with Development Directors, governmental agencies, financial partners and other Gorman departments. The role involves ownership of project budgets and schedules while ensuring timely delivery to the project team. A Project Manager will actively seek and communicate ways to improve team and project performance at all times. When challenges arise the Project Manager should consider and recommend solutions when communicating with team members and other departments.
Our team members are passionate about making a difference in our residents' lives, we build outstanding communities and serve a diverse group of residents. It's an "all hands-on deck" type of environment to get our jobs done. We were voted "Best Place to Work", and volunteer in our communities. We offer a great line of benefits, including 18 days PTO and even Pet Insurance! If you want to have fun, be valued, and make a difference, apply today! Learn more about Gorman at: https://www.youtube.com/user/GormanUSA
As a Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Estimation: conceptual and final
- Specification & constructability review
- Value engineering
- Job commissioning
- Project planning
- Job scheduling - setting up and overseeing project schedule from commissioning to data delivery
- Liaison with Owners, partners and government entities throughout project
- Liaison with Gorman internal departments including facilitation of direct communication between Facilities, Construction, Architecture, Development and financial partners where appropriate
- Liaison with external subcontractors and suppliers
- Execution of documents
- Financial management of project, including regular re-forecasting
- Formal performance and financial review of each completed project
- Manage large & more complicated projects
- Co-ordinate wider teams when managing very large projects
- Assist with grant applications and securing of financial resources
Estimation
- Receive intended scope from developer and agree on timing
- Review scope, clarifying and suggesting improvements to design where appropriate
- Coordinate estimating across Gorman departments
- Source quotes from external subcontractors and suppliers where appropriate
- Review final consolidated Gorman cost
- Communicate estimates to Development, including advice on timing and capacity
Job Set-up (Specification checking, Job commissioning, Project planning, Job scheduling)
- Review project costing
- Red flag project where appropriate
- Notify Developer if modelling differs from estimate
- Commission project
- Commission with external suppliers
- Organize Project Planning Meeting, confirm project team
- Frequency & format of updates to be agreed at project planning meeting
- Confirm final project timeline
- Assist with preparing field documents as appropriate
- Identify long lead-time items and issue contracts
- Ensure adherence of local quality standards and regulations where appropriate
Fieldwork Management & Job Monitoring
- On-going monitoring of fieldwork progress
- Liaison with field supervisors
- Progress reporting to team as agreed at project planning meeting
- Taking corrective action & troubleshooting where appropriate
- Assessing financial position and communicating to development team
- Re-budgeting where appropriate and communicating with team
- Regular re-forecasting of job costs to Finance and Development
Performance Review
- Review actual costs vs. budget, document & explain variances
- Identify opportunities for improvement
General Responsibilities
- Represent Gorman in a positive and professional manner
- Adhere to company and departmental policies, procedures and processes
- Provide support and assistance to colleagues
- Adhere to workplace expectations and guidelines
- Contribute to the smooth running and upkeep of general office environment
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of a four-year degree program in construction management or construction science is preferred.
- 7-10 years of construction experience is required.
- Large Multi-family and/or development experience is preferred.
- Prefer experience with Section 3 compliance, WHEDA and/or or other government funding sources.
- Field experience preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.
- Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people who need to cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Why work with us at Gorman?
- Competitive salary starting at $110,000/year
- Full Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-term disability, Flex Spending, and more!
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K+ Match (up to 6%)
- 18 Days PTO & 9 1/2 Paid Holidays!
- Education Reimbursement towards position related coursework.
- Team Member Development & Training
Gorman & Company is a trusted partner in the community specializing in downtown revitalization, the preservation of affordable housing, workforce housing, and the adaptive reuse of significant historic buildings.
Gorman & Company is an Equal Employment Affirmative Action Employer.
|