Schaefer Construction is a 3rd generation national builder that brings to life large-scale construction and renovations. We do it through ingenuity, transparency and project stewardship so as to build a partnership for generations to come.
We manage our conduct by what is right for our clients, our people and the communities we serve. We treat our customers and each other with acceptance, courtesy and the esteem due to any member of our family. We've built our generations of success on long-term relationships founded on great work by good people who care about getting it right. If you are one of those people, contact us about this position.
Our corporate values are our trademark and are the reason that over half of our clients are repeat. We manage our conduct by what is right for our clients, our people and the communities we serve. Our team members understand that our level of quality requires craftsmanship and that our most valuable asset is our people, and our most important product is our skill, experience and knowledge.
PROJECT MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION
Directing Others/Direction Received
Reports to and receives performance evaluations from Director of Construction and firm ownership. Includes but not limited to overseeing and managing the estimating, preconstruction, construction, and post construction phases of a project along. Must carry out the duties of the position and operate with little administrative support.
Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to the following;
ESTIMATING:
Pre-bid
o Attend pre-bid meetings with ownership and marketing to review bid/RFP details
o Assist Estimator with generating bid list for subs and suppliers based on project type
o Review plans and specs
o Assist/Review Estimator with creating estimate template in ProEst based on review of specs and drawings
o Meet with Estimator, Marketing, and Director of Construction to review the project and proposal requirements
o Attend any pre-bid meetings and walkthroughs
o Review pre-bid RFIs prior to Estimator's submission to client/design team
o Attend meeting(s) with Estimator and Director of Construction to review ProEst template and clarification letter for
holes
o Develop overall job schedule, phasing, and duration to determine general conditions.
Bid Day
o Organization is Key!
o Bid day is a TEAM effort between Estimator, Marketing, PM, Director of Construction, and ownership
o PM & Estimator to review all subs bids for completeness and note any exclusions. Assist with making calls to subs
as need to for missing items or information.
o Final bid review with team to discuss final costs and fees
Post Bid
o Assist Estimator with requested follow up questions/clarifications from the owner/design team
o Project hand off meeting with Estimator and Director of Construction
o Assist APM with sub-contractor buyout
o General
- Please note that depending on size of project, client relationship, and current estimate load the PM may be required to estimate a project from start to finish.
Preconstruction
o Oversee APM/Coordinator progress on the following
- Job set up and budget in accounting system
- Sub-contractor buyout
- Sub-contractor and supplier purchase orders
- Participate in Project Hand Off meeting with PM and Director of
- Monitor pre-con checklist
- Load project into ProCore
- Job binder for project superintendents
- Submittals
- Building permit approvals
o Preconstruction Meetings - both internal and with client
o General
- Please note that depending on size of project, client relationship, and current estimate load the PM may be required to estimate a project from start to finish.
Construction
o Ensure in conjunction with the Superintendent a safe and organized worksite to include all daily safety forms and
meetings
o Create and track RFIs
o Procure misc materials and equipment (super and APM can assist)
o Estimating and creating owner, sub-contractor, & internal change orders
o Accurately code supplier and sub-contractor invoices to job cost
o Regularly scheduled sub-contractor and OAC meetings with minutes
o Create and distribute weekly reports
o Monitor ProCore for pics, daily reports, safety, and general project info
o Regular jobsite visits
o Assist Superintendent in documentation of existing conditions that vary from construction documents
o Manage the overall project schedule
o Manage the project budget
o Communicate with project team, owner and design teams
o Assist Superintendent in creating continuous punch/completion list
Closeout
o Ensure all final inspections and paperwork is received from AHJs
o Create and manage the final punch list
o Assist APM/Coordinator with ensuring all subcontracts are closed out and all change orders/back-charges are
correctly applied.
o Assist APM/Coordinator Request, track, and compile all product info, warranties, maintenance & care information
from subs and suppliers for Operation & Maintenance Manual to be presented to client.
o Final cost review and overall project audit
Required Abilities
o Understanding of construction industry, all divisions, and project sequencing
o Strong written and verbal communication skills.
o Ability to operate under tight deadlines.
o Sound judgment and confidentiality.
o Attention to detail.
o Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
o Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, is poised and professional.
o Has the ability to self-motivate, lead, direct and multi-task between preconstruction, construction, and post
construction activities
o Accountability to yourself, internal customers, and external customers
o Is intimately aligned with the firm's business goals and practices.
o Follows through in a consistent manner.
o Represents firm professionally, to even the highest levels of client organizations in a manner consistent with
corporate image and standards.
o Must possess the skills and abilities to remain agile in a volatile industry and economy.
o Must possess persuasive and diplomacy skills.
o Responds quickly and appropriately to a variety of difficult situations.
o Must have the ability to work well with others especially leadership, department/project managers.
Benefits:
o Competitive Pay
o Health Insurance
o Retirement Plan
o Work in a friendly, family oriented, fast-paced environment.
Company Information:
To learn more about us, please visit our web site at www.schaefercompany.com
To apply for this position please send a confidential resume to michelle@schaefercompany.com
Schaefer Construction is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable federal, state, or local laws.