Project Manager Construction in Berkeley

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JOB SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing projects from planning through completion and ensuring client satisfaction by delivering unparalleled service.  Provides overall project management support for several small ($100k-$500k) to medium ($500k-$1M) projects or on one large ($1M-$10M) project with the responsibility for the completion and financial outcome.  Is responsible for an average annual billing of approximately $6M.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Manage financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationships with the client.

·         Oversee the material submittal process.

·         Ensure all materials are released, personnel is scheduled, evaluate cost of labor and develop labor forecasts for budget.

·         Resolve all issues with projects to ensure that the Company is paid for job changes and that the GC maintains accurate and efficient schedules.

·         Responsible for strategic planning, time management and project organization.

·         Review reported project issues and communicate with all appropriate personnel to ensure that problems are resolved.

·         Prepare change order estimates and maintain change order log.

·         Prepare construction budget.

·         Review contract scope and terms and conditions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

·         High School Diploma; 3 to 6 years of Project Manager experience.

·         4-year relevant college degree :  Business/Electrical Engineering/Civil Engineering/Project Management

·         Strong verbal, written and organizational skills.

·         Strong management and leadership skills.

·         Experience with union workforces, labor rate calculations and collective bargaining agreements .

·         Thorough knowledge of project scheduling, project cost tracking, procurement.

·         Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.  Experience with estimating software a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

General Office indoor environment, sitting, standing, typing, carrying or walking under normal situations; work is primarily indoors with the exception of meetings or job-walk’s etc. Normal office conditions such as LED and/or fluorescent lighting, air conditioning and heating with low noise. Occasional lifting of plans or related bid documents.

Taft Electric Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse environment with growth opportunities and without discrimination with regard to any characteristics protected by law.