Project Manager-Special Projects Division

Philadelphia Area & Surrounding Suburbs

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Job Description

SPD projects are fast-paced and present unique logistical challenges and opportunities. Our blended expedited approach and economical model, aligns with the project’s size and scope.
SPD is structured as a small, yet agile firm, with the immediate ability to leverage internal resources from all of IMC’s departments. SPD’s enhanced services offerings are unmatched.
The collaborative team approach of SPD, with design consultants and end-users, allows for timely and accurate pricing, while maintaining schedule adherence.

Preconstruction/Estimating:
• Lead post-bid, buyout, verifying prequalification requirements, coordination, subcontractor, staff, and scheduling and meetings.
• Prepare detailed estimates of all levels.
• Assemble the estimate including general conditions, special conditions, insurance and bonds.
• Ensure that estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete and reflect the actual requirements of the project; includes assuring that there are an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractor proposals received and evaluated.
• Prepare multiple estimates at one time 
• Arrange and attend site visits and walk through with subcontractors 
• Prepare trade scopes of work, obtain bids from subcontractors and material vendors 
• Continual estimate updates at client requests with detailed explanation
• Coordinate and ensure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate.
• Identify new work opportunities and inform management
• Actively participate in preconstruction meetings and interviews with clients.
• Identify value engineering strategies to reduce cost for clients.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Develop and bring in opportunities from past, present and new client relations 

Productions/Operations:
• Manage multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to interact with Client, Design Team and Subcontractors with positive results.  
• Effectively communicate with both written and verbal skill and carry themselves professionally in all meetings and interactions.   
• Work with the Superintendent and Safety Department to develop, implement, maintain, and enforce the Project Specific Safety Plan.
• Convert cost estimates into the formal construction budget and prepare all required budget revisions for Manager review/approval.
• Negotiate and prepare subcontractor scope of work and contract to prevent scope gap or overlap. 
• Execute timely and thorough buyout of all project trades, materials and equipment 
• Prepare project subcontracts and purchase orders.  
• Establish, update, and communicate master Project Schedule 
• Expedite and ensure the on-time or early delivery of all project components and trades in the planned sequence to allow the Superintendent to efficiently complete the project on-time.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of RFIs, change management, 3-week Look Ahead schedules, submittal and procurement logs and other related reports.  
• Managing components of project – reading daily reports, control of project budget (supplies on-site, etc.)
• Review shop drawings for compliance with contract documents and submit for design professional approval.
• Produce and maintain Material delivery log 
• Generate and maintain a consistent sense of urgency throughout the project team and extended sub/supplier team to maintain the energy level required to stay on or ahead of schedule throughout the project.
• Manage and evaluate construction progress and trade performance and ensure all projects are completed within the Contract Time.
• Provide technical assistance and support to the Superintendent for all project components.
• Coordinate with team to execute all steps for timely project close-out.
• Promote the growth and development of subcontractor and vendor relationships.
• Prepare and present monthly data as Project Status Reports
• Prepare and submit monthly Owner pay applications to the Owner.
• Detailed review and approval of all subcontractor pay applications 
• Review, verification, and approval of all project material invoices.
• Prepare all Owner Change Order Proposals for review and approval by Owner.
• Prepare all subcontractor change orders.
• Oversee PE/APM for timely submission of submittals
• Complete Closeout Process
• Provide maintenance to ongoing client relations throughout the process

 

 

Skills & Requirements

Qualifications/ Required Experience:
• Preferred 4-year degree in an accredited construction related curriculum, (BSCE, BSCM, BSAE, etc.) or experience equivalent to a 4-year degree.
• Blended five years’ experience as Project Manager/Estimator and/or five to ten years progressive construction related experience.
• Demonstrated competency in: estimating, preconstruction, scheduling, procurement, budget/cost control, financial reporting, client relationship, interpersonal skills, computer skills, ability to communicate, both written and oral, leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule. 
• Competent in PC-based scheduling and spreadsheet applications (i.e Primavera, Procore, Timberscan, P6, BlueBeam, , etc).
• OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• LEED background a plus