Job Description

Summary

Responsible for assisting the Project Manager in managing all administrative and technical requirements for construction projects. Assists in all activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financials set-up and updates, and schedule to ensure projects are completed in a quality, profitable, safe and timely manner. Maintain constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer needs and expectations by supporting the Project Manager in all aspects of assigned projects.

Essential Functions

Project Financial Responsibilities

• Assists Project Manager to determine resources needed – people, tools, equipment, materials and internal services for each project. Collaborate with Project Manager to decide how and when those needs will be met and by whom.

Preconstruction Services

• Assists with Preconstruction Services to prepare, review, and monitor information and reports related to all costs involved in assigned projects.
• Assists Project Manager with construction schedule and an organization and responsibilities matrix at the start of each project.
• Assists with creating and managing project budgets.
• Assists in preparing bid packages and subcontract scopes of work; set up subcontractor pre-work meeting, keep minutes and follow up.
• Complies with requirements of owner contracts (such as bonds, fees, notifications, schedules, reporting, and costs).

Project Start-up and Scheduling

• Assists Project Manager in defining responsibilities for processing submittals including taking ownership of more difficult trades in cases of limited staff.
• Confirms all required paperwork from subcontractors and suppliers is completed at appropriately designated times before and during the project.
• Establishes relationships and communication tools as needed with suppliers and other key people to verify all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel are obtained and/or delivered when necessary.
• Ensures project site and company assets are secure and maintain a safe and respectful working environment at all times by implementing safety, EEO, risk management, training, and quality control programs.
• Communicates with all suppliers and subcontractors to be certain they understand performance standards related to predetermined schedules or plans and specifications. If performance problems occur, coordinate with the Project Manager regarding the appropriate actions to take with the subcontractor.

Project Administration, Operations and Close-out

• Attend all mandatory periodic planning, progress, and close out meetings with project staff and other key people on project concerns, problems, and unexpected situations that may arise with subcontractors, suppliers, customer changes, etc.
• Compare progress to schedule, compare actual versus estimated cost, check compliance with plans and specifications, review any problems, and verify the quality of work being performed meets contract specifications and Companies guidelines.
• Complete a time impact analysis for each change proposal for submittal to the owner; coordinate with Project Manager
• Manage the project closeout process to settle all financial obligations, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the customer.

Promote Customer Relations

• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

• Promotes our Creed. Communicates our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
• Participates in personal career development by attending operations training programs and takes direct accountability for training and developing direct reports.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND KNOWLEDGE

• BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field experience
• Prioritizes and delegates multiple responsibilities to others.
• Supervises and develops direct reports to assess and build talent.
• Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, solve problems, motivate others, and sell new business.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, Bluebeam, OnScreen Takeoff and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Drug Free Workplace

We are a Georgia Drug Free Workplace; all prospective employees are subject to successful completion of pre-employment drug screen.

As part of our selection process, we ask all candidates to complete a brief 10–12-minute survey through Culture Index. You can access the survey here:

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