You want to wake up and look forward to going to work. You want to feel heard, and you want to know that your work matters. We work hard to make sure Chapman is all those things! Every day, our people have opportunities to grow, to try new things, and to take on greater responsibility. Not to mention that we have a lot of fun together too.
Chapman Construction/Design is big enough to provide you all the benefits, support, and training you will need, but small enough to advance as high as your skills will take you.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Project Manager (‘PM’) provides comprehensive support to the Company’s project management and field supervisor staff on designated commercial construction projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Generate and track project activities, subcontractors, progress, and changes across multiple platforms
- Coordinate subcontractor activities; ensure timely completion of tasks and escalation of any safety concerns
- Track, organize and log all subcontractor documents to include bids, RFIs, purchase orders, submittals, change orders etc.
- Generate, maintain, and update project directories
- Assist with applying for building permits
- Project document control: manage/organize/distribute project documents both electronic & hard copies for field & office staff. This includes plans, addenda, bulletins, sketches, RFIs, submittals, safety meetings, etc.
- Attend weekly meetings, generate minutes and distribute
- Collect all closeout information and assemble as built packages (hard & electronic copies)
- Escalate any concerns, issues or delays relative to project work, subcontractor performance or other activities that may impact project completion
- Maintain necessary training certifications such as OSHA, CPR, etc.
- Complete a 30-hour OSHA training within one year of employment and ongoing as necessary
- Generate project budgets and proposals
- Generate and send final construction project bids/proposals
- Review and qualify subcontractor proposals to ensure proper scope
- Generate construction schedules
- Negotiation of final scope and pricing with subcontractorsGenerate subcontractor contracts for final signature by SPM/VP
- Review and compile subcontractor change order pricing and documentation for final signature by SPM/VP
- Work with workforce scheduling to ensure proper staffing
- Supervise and conduct subcontractor site reviews/meetings
- Create and properly vet RFIs to be sent to owner/design team
- Generate project pay applications for final signature by contracts department
- Follow up with clients on status of payments
- Manage the financials of a project and create monthly cost forecasts for review with Senior staff
- Review and vet client contracts for final execution by contracts department
- Coordinate and collect all affidavits, test reports and paperwork required for final inspections/project close out
- Run project job meetings as Chapman representative
- Attend business development events as a company representative
- Attend project/client interviews as a company representative
- Take part in onboarding and training of Junior employees with Project Controls Manager
- Point person for managing of Client expectations
- Point person for managing design teams
- Provide staff feedback for career development
- Partake in interviews of potential new hire candidates
- Foster a work environment open to employee input and idea-sharing
- Maintain a consistent and positive attendance pattern
- Perform other functions as required
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATES/LICENSES):
- Four-year degree from college or university; and four years related experience and/or training in the construction industry
- Demonstrated efforts towards continued development and growth in the industry; continuing education, coursework and seminars
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required
- Ability to thoroughly read and interpret construction plans and specifications
- Experience with on screen take off software
- Experience working with project management software (Procore, Timberline, Microsoft projects, etc.)
- Experience being primary contact running all aspects of a construction project
- Contract negotiations with subcontractors and owners
- Management of junior staff/teams
- Experience managing multiple subcontractors
- Experience managing all financial aspects of a construction project
- Estimating experience
LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, AND REASONING ABILITY:
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply the tools of technology to carry out mathematical computations.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with CAD and/or BIM
- Construction supervisor license
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
- The noise level is the work environment is usually moderate
- Driving or riding in vehicles or extended periods of time is occasionally required
- Being present on active construction sites where outdoor weather conditions, fumes, dust, loud noise, power tools and heavy equipment is occasionally required
GREAT PEOPLE DESERVE GREAT BENEFITS:
It is easier to give your best to your job when you’re healthy – physically and financially. So, we give our people 100% company-paid health insurance, highly competitive salaries, and tuition reimbursement so they can continue to learn and grow in their careers. Additional benefits include:
- Profit sharing bonus program
- Student loan paydown program
- Continuing education financial assistance program
- Sabbatical program
- Low cost vision insurance
- 50% company-paid dental insurance
- Short term and long term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) plan with company match
- On-site training and development
- Paid time off program and paid holidays
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Use of company hybrid vehicles for job travel
EEO STATEMENT:
Chapman Construction is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.