Construction Project Manager Job Description

Construction Project Manager Job Description

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Construction project manager provides weekly video of entire job site construction progress and also provide videos to verify pre-construction existing building and site conditions when necessary.

Construction Project Manager Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Work with the Ford Land Planning and Engineering Teams to drive cost effective solutions including Value Analysis and Value Engineering actions
Ensuring orders are placed with vendors and contract documents are signed prior construction start.Approve consultant & vendor proposals, review & approve project related invoices and payment applications all the way through construction up to the final closeout
Follow-up on construction progress with contractors and suppliers
Lead Construction efforts for major programs at North American manufacturing plant facilities
Manage relationships with general contractors, construction managers and with UAW supervision and UAW resources
Develop and maintain project construction schedules as appropriate to deliver facility actions on time
Work with the Ford Land Planning and Engineering Teams to determine appropriate facility actions and implement according to approved plans
Create purchase orders and contracts for all phases of construction
Prescribe solutions to problems concerning construction techniques, schedules and budgets
Coordinate construction and installation of Vendor Shops and other 3rd Party installations

Construction Project Manager Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Construction Project Manager

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PMP, OSHA, LEED, PE, AIA, HR, II, PRINCE, TXDOT, HAZWOPER

Education for Construction Project Manager

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the construction project manager job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Construction, Technical, Education, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Business, Design

Skills for Construction Project Manager

Desired skills for construction project manager include:

Contract management
Building systems/components and technology
Project delivery methods
Pre-design and pre-construction
Team building and client relationship building
Construction
Building codes
Engineering
Expansion remodel
Fuel

Desired experience for construction project manager includes:

Trades mobilization
Work with Purchasing to procure appropriate consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to complete facility actions
Microsoft Office skills including excel, word, project
Ability to manage external relationships with consultants, contractors, subcontractors and service providers
Knowledge of planning, estimating, scheduling and construction processes
Engage and/or coordinate with architects, engineers and designers to prepare bid documents for projects including coordinating special systems drawings with all divisions/consultants and with store management on merchandise and phase moves

Construction Project Manager Examples

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Construction Project Manager Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of construction project manager. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for construction project manager
  • Provides project team leadership throughout construction project development
  • Provides construction estimates throughout project development
  • Submits for, secures and manages funds for construction projects
  • Coordinates and develops construction project schedules
  • Coordinates and secures all construction project-related contracts through Procurement and/or Legal Department(s)
  • Provides quality control by monitoring construction process
  • Perform project management and owner’s representative responsibilities
  • Manage Project schedules, budgets, and scope within approved limits
  • Interface and maintain a positive relationship with architects, client staff, property managers and vendors
  • Ensure vendor Service Levels are met and verify they are in compliance with master agreements
Qualifications for construction project manager
  • Accountable for adherence on projects of all Project Management policies, process, procedures, tools and client compliance guidelines
  • Provide leadership to the Program Team by assisting in the On-Boarding training for new hires, coaching and mentoring team members, and encouraging junior team members through offering opportunities for experience and providing feedback
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to accomplish cycle time improvements and cost savings initiatives utilizing Six Sigma and LEAN process improvement methodologies
  • Review Due Diligence materials and order surveys and environmental tests as required
  • Interface with Transactions Managers and client Location Planner to assist in selecting and test fitting of new sites or relocation projects
  • Providing clear direction and information for the completion of reports, requests, updates, surveys and other deliverables to support the accurate transmittal within necessary time-frames
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Construction Project Manager Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of construction project manager. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for construction project manager
  • Review contractor documentation including correspondence, insurance, bonds, submittal data, clarification requests, and close-out documentation
  • Review contractor change proposals and applications for payment
  • Solicit quotations and prepare proposals for options, upgrades, and buyer modifications on multi-family and single family product
  • Enforce resort rules on contractor behavior at the resort
  • Manage capital improvement projects on resort facilities
  • Collaborates with Project Team to provide required documentation at project close-out
  • Collaborates with other Project Managers / Project Designers in an ongoing effort to improve department processes and standards
  • Oversee the administration of Change Order Management
  • Project management – planning, installation and conclusion
  • Negotiations with customer, advisors, subcontractors and administration of contracts
Qualifications for construction project manager
  • Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution in Construction Management strongly preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in managing design and construction of ground-up commercial & institutional development projects
  • Mixed use
  • Knowledge and experience in planning, prioritization and organizational skills
  • Experience applying analytical and problem solving skills to routine and moderately complex problems
  • Experience leading a diverse team that would include contractors and/or subcontractors on projects
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Construction Project Manager Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of construction project manager. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for construction project manager
  • Demonstrated self-performing experience in the construction field, on large, complex, heavy civil/structures projects (Road & Highways, Bridge & Tunnel, Rail & Transit, or Water / Waste Water)
  • Lead and Manage the contract change order process, claim process, cost, document and quality control efforts
  • Communicates project status to supervisor and others
  • Develops staffing projection and trend/exposure reports
  • Schedules Customer Satisfaction and Quality Surveys
  • Assures performance of project personnel meets Client needs and expectations
  • Attends monthly managers meeting and participate on project-status calla
  • Manage RFIs
  • Ability to accurately produce the minutes of all meetings and all other written documentation required
  • Professionally, accurately, effectively, efficiently and concisely communicate both in written and oral fashion in all facets of business both corporately, to stores and to contractors/vendors without error
Qualifications for construction project manager
  • Detailed knowledge of residential construction methods, materials, and costs
  • Ability to prepare preliminary estimates based on schematic design documents
  • Ability to work directly with Residents in managing options and modifications to residential products
  • Good organizational skills, and ability to work in team environment
  • Desire to raise standards of excellence in construction at award-winning resort community
  • At least 3 years in a leadership role at a field
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Construction Project Manager Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a construction project manager. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for construction project manager
  • Perform comprehensive project administration and oversight of the activities and status of the design, consulting, and construction teams throughout design/construction phase activities coordinating project activities
  • Be responsible for developing and managing RFP's for architectural and general construction services
  • Oversees contractor and vendor performance during construction phase through site visits and report review
  • Conduct site visits as needed to monitor the progress of construction, review status of work completed during the period covered, review that work is progressing forward and in general accordance with the approved drawings and specifications
  • Review and/or develop preliminary sketches and cost estimates on construction, repair, renovation and preventive maintenance projects
  • Ensure project completion within budget, schedule, and conformance with client standards, design program, and construction documents
  • Must be organized and display effective time management skills
  • Assist in the recording maintenance of all project contact information to include, but not limited to, Developer, Landlord, General Contractor and Vendor Contacts
  • Monitor, track and record all warranty items on projects, and see them through resolution
  • Thorough understanding and use of Adobe Acrobat XI Pro or greater
Qualifications for construction project manager
  • A BS degree in engineering or related field is required
  • Ability to manage a team and personal dynamics to drive projects forward
  • Ability to coordinate with multiple groups, crews, foreman and managers for project resources
  • Fundamental knowledge and technical requirements from relevant functional area
  • Ability to lead project meetings to facilitate project progression
  • Facilitate Process Improvement initiatives
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Construction Project Manager Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a construction project manager. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for construction project manager
  • Review construction plans and specifications
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for commercial or residential properties
  • Inspect construction progress, maintain records and plans, and administer contractor payments, project closeouts, and warranties
  • Ensure compliance with County purchasing contract policies and procedures for the acquisition of consultant and construction services
  • Coordinate design phase activities/deliverables with the Client, architects, engineers, sub-consultants, stakeholders, agencies, tenants, airlines, relative to facilities design and systems
  • Chair and conduct design progress and coordination meetings, preparing agendas, coordinating presentation material and preparing meeting minutes for same
  • Coordinate constructability reviews
  • Manage and coordinate testing, commissioning and turnover of facilities to end users
  • Manage validation of record documents and post-occupancy evaluations
  • Be responsible for providing project leadership, coordination and facilitating teamwork of project teams to meet project goals
Qualifications for construction project manager
  • Proficient with Windows-based platform, computer skills
  • Eight (8) years construction experience -- management of 20 projects per year
  • Directs work of assigned Construction Managers on a per project basis
  • Strong familiarity with construction and electrical codes, plan reading capabilities
  • Strong budget and change management capabilities
  • DSA experience for K-12 work

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