Construction Project Manager

VGS is looking for a Construction Project Manager to join our team!  The Construction Project Manager will be responsible for managing and performing the daily responsibilities related to the physical construction of new and repair/renovation projects ranging from $100,000 to $50,000,000, and to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with the project Quality Control Plan and Safety Plan. The Construction Project Manager shall also have duties of project planning, scheduling, project accounting/cost control while providing technical direction. Project Management experience from conceptual through close-out phases required.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generating all project site deliverables, site planning and logistics, contract administration, cost management, time management, quality control management and safety management. 

• Coordinate between contractors, subcontractors; design consultants and staff to provide a completed project on time and under budget and will have complete oversight and authority for all onsite construction activity from start to finish.

• Serve as Project Superintendent, Construction Quality Manager (CQM), and/or Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), as assigned based on project requirements, schedule, and staffing needs.

• Perform CQM and/or SSHO duties when assigned and qualified, including implementation and documentation of applicable project Quality Control and Safety requirements.

• Oversee and document all project site operations and activity to ensure contract compliance.

• Attend design kick off and review meetings.

• Assisting the corporate support office in the development of project staff.

• Coordinating onsite activity with the corporate office activities.

• Organizing and overseeing jobsite administration.

• Organizing and coordinating field supervision.

• Assisting in the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.

• Developing, monitoring, updating and communicating the progress schedule and its periodic revisions.

• Managing the direct labor force and maintaining labor relations.

• Managing subcontractor schedules, quality of work, coordination with the trades and payments.

• Coordinating cost-progress targets and production.

• Identifying and resolving all changes.

• Establishing and maintaining relations with owner(Government), design professionals, building officials, local businesses, security and emergency personnel.

• Perform all onsite project review and preparatory meetings with owners and subcontractors.

• Adhere and maintain project site Safety and Health Plan to contract documents, regulations and procedures.

• Adhere and maintain project site Quality Controls Plan (QCP) to contract documents and specifications.

• Interpret plans and specifications for architecture, construction, or engineering projects.

• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.

• Determine labor requirements.

• Prepare and submit budget estimate and progress and cost tracking reports.

• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.

• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.

• Take actions to mitigate the result of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at project site.

• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.

• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers and clients representing to owner.

• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites and ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.

• Perform the onsite documentation for project close-out and as-built drawings.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

• A BS or MS [Engineering/Construction Management] graduate is preferred.

• American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Healthcare Construction Certificate (HCC), is preferred. 

• The American Hospital Association's (AHA) Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) certification, may be accepted in lieu of the HCC. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of Construction Project Management for medical facilities experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, crawling under/over utilities and in compromised spaces,  ascending and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees.

• Ability to work in a variety of circumstances, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, lift equipment, and roofs in heat/cold/day/night conditions.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

 

VGS is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.