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The Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Project Management Team with the daily management and execution of the construction process. The Project Manager may manage small scale interior projects. This role will assist with safety management, quality, cost management, contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding and contract administration function to ensure successful completion of the project, both timely and within budget.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety
- Enforce the DAVIS Safety program in accordance with DAVIS Policies and Processes, local, state, and federal laws to include all subcontractors
- Participate in and reports on safety walks
- Lead the development of project-specific safety plan and orientation process
- Obtain and maintain current certifications for First Aid, CPR and OSHA
Technical Knowledge
- Provide an operational support role in the project pre-construction services and bidding process to include preparing cost estimates, generating scopes of work, preparing preliminary schedule and site logistics as required
- Lead and / or participate in the development of DAVIS Bid or GMP Package to include proper development of trade scopes, solicit and review subcontractor and material supplier bids, comprehensive project schedule and any necessary bid clarifications for review and approval by senior staff
- Review and have an understanding of Owner contract terms to be aware of risks, review with senior level team members
- Develop and execute project buy-out strategy
- Develop and implement the project budget
- Negotiate and issue subcontract agreements, purchase orders, subcontractor submittal and RFI management, subcontract change orders, subcontractor schedule management, and subcontractor close out management
- Develop the detailed project construction schedule in coordination with Superintendent, subcontractorsand suppliers; update the schedule on a timely basis, or as required by the project
- Responsible for preparation, tracking and controlling construction schedule, material status log, and associated costs to achieve completion of project on time and within budget
- Maintain a complete, current and accurate set of contract documents and “as-builts”; electronically post and update drawings with RFIs and submittals
- Lead and prepare change proposals, negotiate, execute, and issue change orders to subcontractors and others; prepare revisions to the budget, as a result of change orders
- Utilize subcontract terms and know how they apply to various situations on a project
- Track and obtain properly executed documents to include contracts, insurance certificates, bonds and other documents as required
- Lead project meetings, internal, owner or subcontract meetings, including preparation of the meeting agenda and supporting materials
- Maintain meeting notes and issue meeting minutes
- Execute a thorough review of submittals, shop drawings, and requests for information (RFI’s), including coordination with contract documents
- Responsible for sustainability or LEED tracking
- Lead in the preparation of the Project Status Report (PSR) to include project safety reports; updatingcost management items, schedule, and tracking document; identifying risk; and generating project photos
- Review, approve and code the subcontractor and vendor invoices
- Partner with DAVIS Superintendent in the development of site logistics and sequencing diagrams; createthe documents using proper software systems
- Prepare monthly project owner invoicing as required including subcontractor invoicing reviews, material invoicing review, budget management
- Lead the management of project closeout process with preparing and completing the job close out check lists, punch list process, collecting and issuing project close out documentation
- Resolve financial closeout and possible owner, subcontractor and/or vendor disputes
- Ensure project progress photos are taken and saved onto server
- Perform other duties as assigned
Quality of Work
- Lead the implementation in collaboration with field and office operations staff, to utilize the DAVIS
- Quality Management system in the execution of the project, including creating and managing quality control and deficiency logs utilizing Latista, or similar software
- Using DAVIS standards, review and prepare proper submittals to comply with contract documents
- Lead the implementation of the budget / cost control process, change management process, invoicing process, Project Status Report process, schedule control and maintenance process in accordance with the DAVIS quality standards on a consistent basis
- Develop thorough scopes of work for each trade to ensure buy-out completeness
- Solicit, review and analyze bids from subcontractors and material suppliers for correct scope of work;assuring accuracy
- Ensure adherence to Best Practices; educate other team members
Commitment
- Perform responsibilities with excellence in service, integrity and building relationships as exemplified in DAVIS core values
- Take the necessary steps in following tasks through to completion
- Demonstrate involvement in DAVIS sponsored activities and industry-related events
- Participate with the retention and recruiting of current and future DAVIS employees
- Responsible for Project Engineer and Project Coordinator duties, as required to provide back up to office staff when key personnel are absent
Cooperativeness & Teamwork
- Team with DAVIS Superintendent to assist and / or lead the construction process for the duration of the project
- Actively participates and promotes a collaborative environment with owners, property managers, design team members, co-workers, subcontractors, vendors and other contractors to enhance effective communication
- Work well with others at all levels; fosters the spirit of cooperation to create a collaborative team environment
