Project Manager

About Alston Construction:

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For over 35 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received multiple “Best Places to Work” awards! We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values, to include: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Summary:  Leads, directs and coordinates the overall management of assigned projects. The overall goal of the Project Manager is to ensure the project is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and which attains or exceeds profit goals, while promoting and enhancing client relationships and the company’s image. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Ensure the quality completion of projects on time and within the allocated budget.
• Perform a qualitative review of all contract documents for potential conflicts or interpretation issues to mitigate risk, reviews design documents for compliance to specifications and contract, subcontract documents for scope completeness, and all project plans, scopes, submittals and shop drawings for specification compliance and design/constructability issues.
• Ensure proper document control and record keeping, Submit close-out documents, including as-built drawings.
• Work with Superintendent to facilitate the project construction process and coordinating staff activities to assure achievement of goals regarding project budget, schedule, safety standards, and quality control/assurance standards.
• Other related duties.

Safety:

• Comply with all safety policies, report suspected safety concerns, make recommendations for enhancements to the safety program, and visibly support and uphold the company’s strong safety culture.

Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience successfully managing construction projects, from conception to completion, for a general contractor. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Ground Up project experience in Industrial, Warehouse & Distribution, Commercial, Retail, or similar projects.
• Experience in Tilt-Up, Cast in Place and Design-Build preferred.
• Valid State-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record and vehicle insurance which meets Alston Construction’s liability coverage requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required will include:

• Excellent project management skills (including critical path method); proven ability to deliver a quality project on schedule, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, maps, surveys, mechanical and electrical sheets, project schedules, cost reports, and other construction documents; understanding of contract provisions which address scope of work and design criteria.
• Proficiency in computers, to include Microsoft Office. Proficiency in Phoenix and Prolog preferred, Timberline/Sage 300 a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, balance, and reach and lift 10 lbs.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl.
• Extensive computer use and reading from documents and computer. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The majority of the Project Manager’s duties and responsibilities take place in the office; however, office and non-manual work in the field is also required.
• Will be exposed to outside weather elements while in the field.
• May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, and/or airborne particles while in the field.
• Dress, including proper PPE while on job sites, is conducive to a building construction environment.

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.