Project Manager - Buildings

OVERALL OBJECTIVE: Responsible for the success of the client’s project. 

JOB COMPLEXITY/SCOPE: Supervises, directs, and coordinates design and project management including direct liaison with the owner, designers, and contractors regarding cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract administration. Can independently manage one or more small-to-medium projects and/or projects of low-to-mid complexity.

SUPERVISION:  May supervise the work of subordinate PMs.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

JOB DUTIES:

Cost Management

· Monitors project costs during all project phases with limited supervision. 

· Assists supervisory staff in managing project budget and cash flow analysis. 

· Prepares and/or reviews cost estimates with limited supervision. 

· Understands the contractor billing and change order process; reviewing these documents with limited help from supervisor. 

Schedule Management

· Understands the project schedule and works to ensure on-time completion from design and construction team. 

· Creates schedules using scheduling software with limited help from supervisor concerning activity linkage. 

· Takes initiative when schedule concerns arise to work with project team and Cotter supervisor to correct. Prepares make-up schedules to get work back on track. 

· Manages the project close-out process. 

Quality Management

· Assures selection of materials and products in specification conform to quality requirements and applicable standards set forth by owner.

· Performs design reviews with limited help from supervisor to ensure construction details are quality focused and drawings are coordinated. 

· Performs field inspections during construction process to ensure design intent and specifications are being met. 

Contract Administration 

· Prepares and maintains documentation and project reports as required.

· Works with governmental agencies to obtain proper permits, inspections, and occupancy certificates. 

· Manages hours for each task to ensure the amount allocated in the contract is not exceeded.

Client Relations and Business Development 

· Maintains relationship with client on an ongoing basis to enhance client satisfaction and increase potential for additional business.

· May assist with marketing and business development activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field preferred.

· Mechanical engineering degree and/or experience is desired

· Typically requires 5-10 years related experience.

· Ability to work at a fast pace, getting work done in complete, accurate detail and in accordance with standards and policies 

· Ability to use a computer, the Internet, and word processing, spreadsheet, and email software

· Experience with Scheduling Software such as; Microsoft Project or P6. 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: 

Flexibility and Adaptability 

· Adjusts to new or changing assignments, processes, and people.

· Demonstrates willingness to listen to other opinions.

· Provides examples of shifting from task to task 

Learning Oriented 

· Shows readiness and ability to learn new concepts, processes, and tools.

· Uses mistakes, failures, and successes as data for future development.

· Makes use of publications, associations, and conferences in own professional specialty.

Oral Communications 

· Speaks well without preparation.

· Adapts language, tone, structure, and level of detail to the needs of others.

· Maintains a dialogue in difficult situations.

Teamwork 

· Coordinates roles, responsibilities, and interdependencies of all team members.

· Develops an effective working relationship with each team member.

· Identifies and addresses potential problems or issues within the team.

Problem Solving 

· Identifies problems, disagreements, or conflicts in early stages.

· Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.

· Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies. 

· Is adept at looking at old problems in new ways.

Written Communication 

· Produces written materials relevant to own work and department.

· Uses organization's guidelines for writing reports, correspondence, documentation, etc.

· Welcomes and uses feedback/editing assistance.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Job duties in an office setting require the following: 

· Ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to move throughout the office;

· The ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects;

· Good hand-eye coordination; the ability to reach with hands and arms; and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp;

· Close visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate office equipment, prepare and review data and figures, and view a computer monitor;

· The ability to talk and hear;

· The ability to work in an upper level of a high-rise office building (Cotter Chicago office and some client offices); 

· The ability to handle temperature changes consistent with inside environmental conditions; and

· Mental abilities including remembering, reasoning, concentrating to remain on task, reading, problem solving, managing concurrent tasks, and the ability to understand and follow directions.

For job duties that require visiting a construction work site, the following is required:

· Normal color vision; 

· The ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms;

· The ability to move across uneven surfaces and the ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling on uneven or slippery surfaces; 

· The ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch; 

· The ability to stand for sustained periods of time;

· The ability to work in confined spaces and narrow passageways; 

· The ability to work in high places; and

· The ability to handle outside environmental conditions including extreme heat, extreme cold, loud noise levels, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and oils.