Project Manager - Construction directs day-to-day construction project management planning and execution processes to meet project design requirements, schedules, and organizational financial objectives. Manages governance of projects by establishing standards, processes, and tools for effective project management throughout the project lifecycle. Being a Project Manager - Construction uses comprehensive knowledge of construction processes and operations to set project productivity and quality targets. Monitors all project milestones, changes, and technical status reports. Additionally, Project Manager - Construction manages strategic client and contractor relationships and establishes clear lines of communication. Responds to escalated project issues that may impede project delivery and coordinates solutions. Analyzes project metrics to identify weaknesses or problems and propose operational improvements and cost savings for future projects. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Project Manager - Construction supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Project Manager - Construction typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Ideal candidate will have construction project engineering experience.
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Assistant Project Manager is to provide coordination of project activities and administrative activities throughout construction project execution. Under direct guidance manages project communication, document control, project logs and project reports. Assures compliance
with current institutional and industry standards. Assist with the coordination and implementation of construction projects.
JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Provides support to Project Managers with onsite project management, coordination, and project controls. Assists with construction billings, project cash flows, cost tracking, correspondences and project closeouts. Consults and coordinates with architects, project managers and MD Anderson support groups regarding project scope, phasing, outages, purchase requisitions preparation, submittals, pay applications, request for information (RFI), punch list
management, and other construction administration and workflows. Monitors and updates project data in the PMIS including schedules, and other meta data. Plans, develops and coordinates resources under direct supervision. Prepares reports and communicates project status to end-users.
Other duties as assigned.
Associate's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related. Four years of construction or project management experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis. With preferred degree, two years of construction or project management experience.
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