Butler-Cohen Design + Build · 2 months ago
Project Manager (Houston, TX)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$105K/yr - $140K/yr
4+ years expBUTLER-COHEN LLC is a construction company seeking a Project Manager to oversee the daily management, planning, and execution of construction projects. The role involves ensuring projects align with design specifications, managing client and contractor relationships, and implementing project governance to achieve financial objectives.
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Responsibilities
Oversees the daily management, planning, and execution of construction projects to ensure they align with design specifications, adhere to schedules, and meet financial objectives
Establishes project governance by implementing standards, processes, and tools to facilitate efficient project management throughout its lifecycle
Understand and practice construction processes and operations to establish productivity and quality goals for projects
Monitors project milestones, changes, and technical reports, while also managing relationships with clients and contractors and fostering clear communication channels
Addresses escalated project issues that could hinder project delivery and devises solutions accordingly
Evaluates project metrics to pinpoint areas for improvement and cost-saving measures for future projects
May supervise a department within high-volume administrative/production settings and exercises decision-making authority within this scope
Understand the prime contract and how to manage the project by those terms and conditions
Prepare for and conduct OAC meetings
Generated SOV and produced monthly project billings—tracked receivables and communicated with upper management regarding payment status
Manage design teams to ensure information is provided promptly to facilitate the project schedule
Assist or conduct weekly subcontractor meetings, QC meetings, project coordination meetings, etc
Review & approve subcontractor SOVs. Process subcontractor billings timely
Process vendor billings promptly
Manage subcontractors to ensure their contract document obligations are met
Address and deal with subcontract back charges promptly and with precise supporting documentation to avoid conflict and claims
Conduct weekly staff meetings to review the project's health and problem identification/resolution
Assist in preparation and attend subcontractor preconstruction meetings
Review and ensure accuracy/compliance for all daily reports
Work with the project admin to ensure that they understand the project’s needs and that their workload is balanced with other projects that they may be working on
Timely and accurate forecast to properly portray the estimated cost to complete project cost codes
Management of changes on both the Owner’s and Subcontractors’ sides. Understanding the costs to properly vet changes and package them into a professional format with appropriate backup for processing
Timely management of changes so that CM software portrays proper estimated cost at completion and fee
Knowledge of Procore Financial Module. Including setting up prime contract SOV, budget, cost codes, financial markups, invoicing, formatting, etc
Ability to develop a project baseline schedule with proper logic, sufficient project details, and proper durations to establish the project schedule
Understand contractual requirements to track delays and project float
Consistent project schedule updates to accurately reflect the actual dates, remaining durations, and projected project finish
Communication with the project superintendent to manage and execute the project schedule/plan
Participate in major pull planning sessions and help facilitate the superintendent’s pull planning sessions
Ability to input project delays into the project schedule to accurately reflect impacts on the project schedule
Assist and work with the project superintendent to resolve schedule issues in the field
Project buyout, including managing the project budget and creating comprehensive scopes of work that ensure complete coverage. Lead negotiations with subcontractors relative to the scope of work
Ensure timely and accurate submittals and release of materials to facilitate the project schedule. Depending on the job staff, the PM will be responsible for the management of staff to ensure the same
Ensure the procurement log is maintained
Assist in the preparation for and participation in QC phase meetings
Ensure the superintendent is conducting appropriate inspections to produce specified quality
Ensure that QC meetings are adequately documented
Look ahead for problems that will impact the schedule, quality of scopes, gaps, and compatibility
Creating RFIs to propose solutions and mitigate project schedule, cost, and quality impacts
Work with the safety department to implement and adhere to BC safety policies
Ensure that the client receives the project on time, within budget, and with the expected quality
Control the project to foster the experience that the client desires
Lead professional OAC meetings to ensure that the client feels heard and comfortable and that the project team has the client’s interests at the forefront of decision-making
Attend Butler-Cohen happy hours and other networking events, grow and expand your network
Understand the client’s next projects. Build a relationship with your client so when a prospect of a new project comes up, you/Butler-Cohen will be the person/company they want to work with
Feed the BD department with potential leads on new work
Demonstrates a firm understanding of the above-listed responsibilities and can train others to perform these duties
Understanding of management principles and how to hold project team members accountable
Work well with others and treat all team members with respect
Ensure that admin is part of the team and assist with managing admin duties so they do not get overloaded when working with multiple projects/PMs
Train and develop staff members to advance in their careers
Qualification
Required
4+ years of construction project management experience on commercial construction projects
Bachelor's degree in construction science, Construction Management, or similar
Must have the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends
Willingness to travel in the market and relocate based on project location
Able to work in all elements of the outdoor environment which include the heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc
Able to access entire jobsite including stairs, scaffolding, ladders, elevation changes, etc
Can work in physical positions including kneeling, sitting, standing, squatting, bending over, etc
The ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with individuals at all levels of the company including client representatives and subcontractors
Must be able to work and perform duties with minimal supervision and must have extensive problem-solving skills
Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Project Management software (Procore preferred)
Strong working knowledge of all project documents, including specifications, plans, submittals, subcontracts, shop drawings, and any other project specific documents
Knowledge of local quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction job sites
Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and OSHA site visits
Company
Butler-Cohen Design + Build
Butler-Cohen is a full service commercial construction firm serving the educational, correctional, industrial and commercial markets in Texas and throughout the United States.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase