The Rush Companies is looking for an experienced, Project Manager to join the Commercial Construction business who will provide leadership and technical direction for an assigned project. Rush Commercial Construction (RCC), specializes in the construction of: Class A office, medical and dental buildings, retail and multi-residential developments, and tenant improvements. This position reports to the Vice President Commercial Construction.
Company
The Rush Companies is a diversified real estate organization comprised of seven companies that work together to build and maintain communities. Since 1987, we have built structures and relationships that last, thanks to a commitment to exceed expectations at every turn. We are focused on building an exceptional future together by living our Guiding Principles on a daily basis. At Rush, we believe that if something is worth doing, it's worth doing right, which is why our team is made up of experienced, creative, problem-solvers who provide solutions our clients can count on.
Business Development
Develop strong relationships with consultants, owners, and subcontractors
Prepare written and oral proposals of all types
Develop industry ties and participate in organizations
Introduce yourself to public speaking (Toastmasters, Dale Carnegie, etc.)
Take action on leads. Post to CRM and follow up appropriately
When projects are underway, initiate work on the next opportunity (be proactive)
Estimating and Preconstruction
Able to use Timberline Estimating for take-off quantities, compile estimate content and put together complete estimate
Ability to develop concept level estimates, DD level estimates and GMP estimates.
Use design decision log to track impact of owner changes on estimates between phases (conceptual, DD and GMP)
Develop appropriate value-oriented options for cost reduction or to make project more constructible
Accept responsibility for approval of estimates, whether constructed by PM or others
Compile historical costs from complete projects
Support subcontractor prequalification process and approve selections
Drive a competitive but accurate subcontractor bidding process
Establish appropriate contingency(ies) for each project
Organizational Improvement
Volunteer to push company initiatives forward
Coach, mentor, and trains others
Come to meetings prepared to contribute
Contracting and Subcontracting
Organize team for success and clarity around tasks and accountability
Understand prime contract/ participates in drafting scopes or clarifications
Draft subcontracts in timely and thorough manner (60-day goal)
Cleans up all pco's monthly and converts to owner change
Issues all subcontract co's within a month of getting approved owner change order
Makes sure all subs are prequalified, capable to do the work and not overloaded with backlog
Confirms that plans and specifications are adequate to construct project
Knowledgeable about dealing with subcontractors that are out of contract compliance
Firm but fair with subcontractors, reviews proposed co's, negotiates effectively
Coaches subs to great performance
Project Management Skills
Review and approve all schedules, make sure they are updated monthly at minimum, and develop work arounds when delays
Understand constraints and durations of schedule activities; confirm subcontractors have reviewed and bought in. Tie contracts to realistic schedules.
Prompt notification if owner is impacting job.Attempt to mitigate delay but protect Rush's interests
Lead project OAC and sub meetings (delegate to Supt. as necessary)
Assess personnel performance on projects, communicate appropriately to upper management
Make sure project is well planned and coordinated. Oversee proper pre-project set up, trade prep meetings. Practice effective close out process. Capture lessons learned on each project
Confirm that the superintendent is effectively managing resources in the field and handling variable costs such as clean up, dumpsters, hoisting, etc.
Document and correct all QC related issues
Understand safety rules and promote a safe workplace; be a role model
Manage timely procurement and submittal process
Manage timely resolution of RFI's, ASI's and CCD's
Elevate issues of concern immediately to RCC management
Issue owner billings accurately and timely
Accurately process invoice
Complete project on time
Prompt responses to action items, owner and consultant issues, manages priorities
Control third party rentals and work effectively with Sound Tools to optimize profit
Obtain knowledge about client operations and use that knowledge to promote great outcomes for project and client
Cost Control and Forecasting
Completes project under budget, full fee, maximizes fee opportunities
Effectively and accurately manage budget and schedule. Report out to management by 15th of ea/month
Capable of using all Procore software elements to ensure job outcomes
Controls cash flow, make sure under billings do not occur
Pursues prompt payment (30 day maximum on A/R)
Job Requirements
BS in Construction Management or industry experience equivalent
Minimum 5 years' experience as Project Engineer, Superintendent or Project Manager on commercial or multi-family projects
Special Skills
Proven written and verbal communication abilities; strong overall management, planning, problem solving and negotiation skills. Delegates work appropriately; proficient using computer applications, specifically Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Project, Procore and Bluebeam.
Certifications and/or Licenses
First Aid and CPR trained, CESCL, and 30 Hour OSHA
Our team members at The Rush Companies have a strong reputation for exercising integrity, good judgment and sound business practices in our dealings with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers. We are committed to selecting only those individuals who share in our loyalties while also maintaining our standards of quality and safety.
For more information about The Rush Companies, go to:
http://www.therushcompanies.com/rushcareers
Equal Opportunity & Drug-Free Employer
Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job duties and responsibilities.