Project Manager (Independence Construction)

Project Manager

Who is IC?

Independence Construction is growing! Our Columbus, OH team is looking to add a seasoned project manager to our team.

Independence Construction is one of the largest CM businesses headquartered in Northeast Ohio. As part of the DiGeronimo Companies, we offer our clients self-perform services through our affiliated companies, as well as bring an owner’s approach to projects through the company’s work as a developer. We bring our experience and reputation for honesty, integrity, and outstanding performance to the world of design and management in order to ensure the best results for our partners, subcontractors, and community.

What do we believe in?

PEOPLE:

Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.

PERFORMANCE:

Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.

COMMUNITY:

Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

As a Project Manager your responsible for all aspects of multiple construction projects for the duration of projects assigned; lead the project teams with the project executive(s) and represent Independence Construction to the client; work with IC executives on business development to secure future work.

• Develop Site Specific Safety Plans with Project Team, with assistance from company Safety personnel. Ensure safety is discussed at project morning huddles
• Work with estimating department on project bids and pre-construction phase for assigned projects. Assist in preparing Bid Packaging strategies and bidding Scopes of Work
• Prepare and review project schedules from pre-construction phase through close-out
• Working with estimating department, Initiate and award subcontracts to vendors and subcontractors during pre-construction phase; issue change orders as necessary.
• Develop and revise project budgets, as necessary
• On a monthly basis, prepare, monitor, and present Job Cost reports (i.e., budgets, GC expenditures, budget revisions, change orders and gross profit projections) for all projects assigned to Management and Company Controller
• Act as liaison with Owner/Architect for projects assigned
• Develop and Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) utilized on projects
• Administer and monitor compliance with construction contracts with Owners, subcontractors, and vendors; provide timely written notices in accordance with project manual and contract requirements
• Construction documentation management, including but not limited to applying for building permits, surveys, testing and inspections, in conjunction with projects’ superintendents
• Coordinate and expedite materials and services for the job sites, in conjunction with superintendents
• Manage labor relations and work with appropriate internal personnel to resolve labor issues
• Analyze actual costs to estimates and document variances
• Prepare and update cash flow projections and if required using a cost-loaded schedule
• Oversee, manage and/or complete change management processes
• Review and coordinate structural, architectural and MEP drawings throughout project
• Oversee the MEP Coordination process and 3D or BIM utilization to assure project coordination is accurately being implemented
• Manage the Job Close out Process including Contracts with Owner, subcontractors and vendors, and obtain all necessary warrantees and releases
• With company and project executives, perform business development functions to obtain future work
  
• Travel within a 2-hour radius may be required.

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering; 7+ years’ experience in progressively responsible roles in construction management or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
• Ability to deal with situations involving sensitive and confidential company issues
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels, both internally and externally
• Knowledge of budgeting and expense control
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Able to write reports, business correspondence
• Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines
• Knowledge of all different construction delivery systems
• Strong attention to detail

Why IC?

• Weekly Competitive Pay!

• Excellent Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • FSA & HSA
  • Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Wellness Incentive Program
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401(k) + Company match
• Paid corporate training program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement
• Family-owned and operated since 1956

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Independence Construction. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.

Independence Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.