Entry Level: Project Manager - Construction

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About Our Client

Our client is a design/build developer who specialize in K-12 and healthcare projects including but not limited to Manufacturing facilities, Healthcare Facilities, Distribution Centers and Warehouses. They have a great reputation in the market and continuously do repeat business.

They offer competitive salaries, excellent bonuses and a great benefits package. Apply now for resume review within 24 hours!

Job Description
  • Run the scheduling from project inception to finish
  • Manage financial aspects including estimating, budgets, and cost reports
  • Conduct weekly meetings and communicate daily with the Superintendent and construction team
  • Maintain a safe work environment
  • Train and develop the project team
  • Manage subcontractor schedules and quality of work
  • Read and interpret plans, proposals and other documentation to create bids.
  • Track and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual costs.
  • Obtain and track subcontract bids and negotiate budgets.
  • Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data.
  • Prepares estimates according to the requirements of multiple delivery systems. Reviews quotes and estimates with the project management team
  • Assists with certain post-bid buyouts.
  • Initiates and participates in meet and greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Comprehends contract requirements for diversity compliance.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant
  • Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
  • 5+ years running construction projects from inception to completion
  • Experience overseeing ground-up projects
  • Design/Build experience required
  • Working knowledge of construction technology and details. Candidate must be extremely proficient reviewing and understanding all construction documents including specifications and drawings
  • Excellent communication skills with various parties including management, subcontractors, consultants, architects, vendors, and clients
What's on Offer
  • - Competitive compensation package dependent on experience ($90,000-$120,000)
  • Excellent career growth opportunities - add value immediately!
  • Direct communication with the President
  • Great benefits packages with little cost to the employee
  • Opportunity to be a part of a growing company with a ton of repeat business
  • Work/life balance with flexible hours and autonomy
  • Work from home flexibility
  • Car allowance and gas card available
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