Construction Project Manager - Providence, United States - Talent Groups

Description

Duration

Location: Fully Onsite in Providence, RI

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides project management services from project conception to project close-out, including planning, design, and construction phases.
• Coordinates and works closely and cooperatively with maintenance/trades personnel to ensure consistency between new construction and major rehabilitation project designs for maintenance and repair requirements.
• Assists in maintaining a complete plan and specification record of the as-built condition of buildings, grounds, utilities, roads, etc.; assists in maintaining those records by utilizing the computerized database, where available.
• Coordinates the efforts of architects and engineers working for the organization.
• Prepares, reviews and recommends modifications to plans and specifications for construction, renovation and deferred maintenance projects for compliance.
• Provides detailed inspection of construction, renovation and deferred maintenance projects.
• Provides liaison between customers, contractors and trades for project management. This includes support of regulatory agencies and building inspector.
• Monitors progress of construction, renovation and deferred maintenance projects; coordinates needs with design and construction agents, and issues reports.
• Prepares construction estimates for preliminary engineering and budget studies.
• Assists in the design and construction of a variety of architectural, engineering, maintenance and other associated projects the organization undertakes.
• Provides liaison with outside agencies (federal, state, and local) regarding progress, completion and project close-out.
• Prepares regular progress reports on project activity
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Capital Projects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

• Education: Bachelors degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• A minimum of five years of cumulative experience in project management with experience in the planning, design, and construction administration of project phases.
• Knowledge and experience of industry standard project management practices.
• Working knowledge of building code requirements, and standard construction specifications.
• Effective communicator both orally and in writing; Active listener.
• Able to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and construction workers.
• Able to organize, coordinate and supervise support staff.
• Adept at organization, time-management, and problem-solving; Works well independently, and takes initiative to meet agreed upon goals.
• Able to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations, and clearly communicate the information to subordinates and others.
• Able to prepare and present detailed studies and reports to include recommendations concerning the substance of the studies and reports.
• Able to operate personal computers and use common business software applications (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)

PREFERRED:

• Experience working as an owners representative or project manager in a college or university setting, or other large, diverse, institutional setting
• Experience using a computer aided design and computer project scheduling systems; (MS Project experience.)
• OSHA-10 training.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is subject to both inside and outside work and extreme cold and hot temperatures can be encountered in this position. The potential exists where noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils, and wearing a respirator might also be encountered.