The McDonnel Group · 1 week ago
Project Manager - Commercial
Metairie, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe McDonnel Group is a values driven organization that values its talented team of professionals. They are seeking a Project Manager who will work collaboratively with project teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure timely project completion, manage budgets, and maintain quality control.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Organize, coordinate & lead team meetings
Prepare meeting agendas for all project meetings
Review meeting minutes for accuracy and thoroughness
Review and issue contracts
Review prime contract AIA A141 and attachments for accuracy prior to execution
Assemble contract documents and attachments for subcontracts
Send out contracts and PO’s to subcontractors and vendors for execution
Negotiate prime and subcontracts as necessary to execute a favorable contract
Budget management/adherence
Communicate the budget to engineering and design team
Schedule updates and adherence
Develop the initial project schedule, from Preconstruction through project closeout
Revise the project schedule (both Preconstruction & Construction) as changes are made and design updated
Develop and communicate scopes (design & construction)
Write up scopes for each trade
Send work scopes to Preconstruction Manager to issue to subcontractors and vendors for pricing
Update scopes as design changes occur to ensure that the correct pricing is received for budget updates
Prepare bid packages to be issued for pricing
Assemble packages containing all pertinent project information to be distributed to subcontractors for pricing
Compose and issue letters (proposal, notification, requests)
Coordinate permitting and regulatory approvals
Local municipality coordination
Program and document review
Generate and Update Project Schedule
Collect durations, sequence, and lead times from subcontractors and suppliers
Generate schedule with assistance from VP of Operations
Distribute schedule and regular schedule updates to subcontractors, suppliers, and owner and VP of Operations
Job procurement
Issue all subcontracts and purchase orders
Coordinate materials delivery and subcontractor mobilizations with project schedule
Generate shop drawing and submittal log
Coordinate all required administrative submittals
Generate monthly applications for payment
Hold regularly scheduled coordination meetings with the owner, architect, and consultants
Provide update of project schedule
Communicate issues requiring immediate action
Provide proper notifications of delay and/or additional cost
Generate pricing for and submission of RFC’s (Requests for Change)
Review and approve monthly applications for payment
Verify evidence of insurance is up to date
Resolve disputes with subcontractor regarding scopes of work
Provide assistance to Project Superintendent with regard to subcontractor performance in field
Review problems with subcontractor’s project manager
Provide proper notifications
Supplement work force when required
Prepare subcontractor back-charges when required
Hold regularly scheduled project management meetings to address administrative issues with subcontractors/suppliers
Attend weekly superintendent’s subcontractor coordination meeting as may be required
Review subcontractor progress with regard to project schedule
Review RFI’s and submittals from subcontractors/suppliers, coordinate with/forward to Project Engineer for processing
Schedule required pre-installation meetings. Ensure subcontractors have complete and proper scope of work prior to mobilization
Review field activities on a regular basis for problems
Relate any QC problems noted by architect to Project Superintendent for action
Coordinate with subcontractor/supplier if problem is not handled in field
Coordinate and present request for substitutions to owner
Review/approve all material and equipment invoices
Maintain accurate accounting of job cost vs. estimate
Monitor field labor costs as related to estimated and projected costs
Provide accurate monthly projection of remaining cost and job profit
Review timesheets for correct cost coding
Meet regularly with project staff
Provide update of schedule, status of changes, any other project related issue
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Construction / Project Management, or equivalent required
5+ years general construction experience in the commercial space or the like
Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word and project management software; familiarity with P6 and Procore is a plus
The candidate will have a track record of proven leadership abilities (communication, relationship building, training & development, employment decisions) as well as commercial project management experience
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal, driving and drug screen
Must possess a current and valid state driver's license and a clean driving record
Passion for building is required
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize
Operationally focused; Detail oriented but able to grasp the big picture
Strong work ethic and passion for leading by example
Benefits
Ongoing professional development and education
Competitive compensation which rewards employees for performance
Bonus opportunities for all employees for contributing to our growth through employee referrals and business development efforts
Company
The McDonnel Group
The McDonnel Group is a construction company that offers re-construction and construction management services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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