Project Manager - Buffalo - LeChase Construction

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager has full authority and responsibility as the leader of project teams for the management, administration, and safety of assigned projects. The Project Manager will be assigned projects by the project executive or regional SBU Leader of the appropriate SBU and reports to the appropriate project executive or SBU Leader based upon:

Market Sector Experience: Healthcare/Medical Office Building a MAJOR plus.

1. Size and complexity – manage small to midsize project with 3 or less team members
2. Company work program
3. Geographic location
4. Strength of assigned project team
5. Technical expertise

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Administer the efforts of project teams in strict accordance with the LeChase Fundamental Requirements, contract documents, company policies, owner/contractor contract and construction schedule.
2. Manage, develop, maintain, and oversee all functions of assigned projects at the pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases.

3. Establish relationships and coordinate the company support functions of all support departments as such affects assigned projects in a harmonious manner at the least cost. Participate in project buy out by assisting Estimating to assure full scopes and economies.

1. Review and discuss weekly with the project team the job cost reports and schedule status. Provide monthly cost-to-complete statements and job status reports to upper management.

1. Create and maintain a team relationship with the owner, architect, construction manager, LeChase's supervision, LeChase's field forces, subcontractors, suppliers, other prime contractors and other involved in the construction process. Pursue and obtain repeat business through complete customer satisfaction.
2. Establish, encourage, and maintain communication within the project team, with senior management, with tradesmen and other project participants (owners, architects, construction managers, subcontractors, primes, etc.) Constantly strive for communication improvement. Keep the owner advised of project status. Prepare and distribute company project update reports for owner's use and reference.
3. Study and become completely familiar with contract documents, project drawings, specifications, schedule, and other project requirements including mechanical and electrical scopes. Be certain all members of project team are equally familiar.
4. Solve problems on assigned projects which relate to personnel, manpower, union disputes, claims, incorrect work, schedule, etc. Keep senior management advise and seek advice from peers. Assist the project team in correcting work deficiencies.
5. Inform the project executive or vice president in charge of any significant changes in the work. Quantifying, monitoring, and pursuing of change order or extra work order items are your direct responsibility. Review and approve all change orders (owners and subcontractors) for execution by the Vice President in charge.
6. Coordinate, cooperate, and assist subcontractors, suppliers, and other prime trades. Maintain a good working relationship with all subcontract Trades. Remember – we need their help and cooperation to timely complete projects to maintain their best pricing and to remain competitive.
7. Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education/Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent education required.

· Vocational and/or college degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field strongly preferred.

· 2+ years of project management or related experience preferred.

· Technical, mechanical, electrical, communication and leadership training desirable.

2. Skills/Competencies:

· Basic knowledge of safety policies and procedures.

· Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.

· Excellent interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.

· Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision and balance abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

About LeChase:

Established in 1944, LeChase prides itself on offering the capabilities of a large firm while maintaining the personalized service of a small firm. Today, the company ranks among the nation's top contractors – providing general construction and construction management services in a wide range of industries and on projects of all sizes. With a dedicated team of professionals striving to deliver excellence, the firm has earned a reputation for quality, safety and integrity. In addition to serving customers from its operations across the East Coast, LeChase can provide resources to meet the unique needs of clients no matter where they are located.

EEO Statement:

LeChase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind during the hiring process, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, protected Veteran status, nationality, religion, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other non-merit-based factor.