Summary:

Hunter Companies, Eastern Iowa’s premier design build contractor, is looking for an experienced and qualified Construction Project Manager to join our dedicated team of construction professionals. Our core markets include retail, office, medical, manufacturing and warehousing. We emphasize teamwork and encourage a strong work/life balance. Our ideal candidate will share our commitment to excellence in delivering results to our clients. The Construction Project Manager will successfully manage multiple construction projects concurrently through the entire design/build project life cycle, from conception through final completion. The Construction Project Manager will ensure positive owner and contractor experiences by managing and meeting expectations of project scope, timeline, budget and quality. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and will be able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Hunter Companies is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

Preconstruction:

- Work with sales team at Hunter Companies to secure construction jobs

- Collaborate with owner to define project objectives and deliverables

- Develop project plans, including defining project goals, objectives, tasks, and resource requirements

- Review, comprehend and interpret plans and specifications

Estimating:

- Create project budgets along the entire spectrum from conceptual drawings to construction drawings

- Define subcontractor and supplier scopes to eliminate gaps and overlap

- Explore value engineering options to optimize cost/benefit to the project

Contracting:

- Prepare detailed scope for each supplier and/or subcontractor to ensure the entire prime contract requirements are met while ensuring there is no overlap

- Negotiate contracts to eliminate duplicate or unnecessary scope

- Negotiate contracts to reduce risk for contractor

- Prepare and/or review all contractual vendors and/or subcontractor commitments

- Issue Purchase Orders for all materials required to complete the project

- Manage contractual commitments

- Review and implement change order requests

Submittals:

- Review and process submittals for designer & owner review

- Identify discrepancies within the project documents

- Resolve discrepancies through RFI’s and/or change orders

Scheduling:

- Prepare Critical Path Project Schedules using Microsoft Project

- Create and manage project schedules, including preconstruction activities and material procurement

Job Cost:

- Prepare project Schedule of Values

- Review and approve vendor and subcontractor invoices weekly

- Review monthly pay applications prepared by accounting department

Management:

- Oversee client accounts and build on already established relationships

- Work with Project Superintendent to ensure work is completed in accordance with project schedule, subcontracts, project documents, and safe work practices

- Facilitate project meetings with owners, architects, subcontractors, and vendors

- Coordinate project activities, including consultation, design & estimating, installation and invoicing

- Develop and maintain project documentation

- Facilitate communication and collaboration between stakeholders, team members, and vendors

- Monitor project progress and identify potential risks or issues; implement mitigation strategies as needed

- Ensure adherence to project management best practices and methodologies

- Travel to project sites when necessary

- Procure professional services such as geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, MEP engineering, and architectural services

- Obtain and manage permits including building, DOT, NPDES, etc. necessary for a project

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Required Skills/Abilities:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a group setting

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Strong leadership skills

- Fiscal responsibility

- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

- Perform other related duties as assigned

- Ability to problem solve with solid judgement and independent thinking

 

Education and Experience:

Construction Management or Engineering Degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience is required.

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To apply: 

Email your resume to shannon@hunter-companies.com