What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Manager position at Direct Express Construction?
Welcome to Direct Express Construction!
A little about us:
Direct Express Construction is located in downtown Saint Petersburg. We are looking for a long-term Construction Project Manager we can trust to add to our growing team.
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager who will be an asset to our team. We need someone dependable, reliable, and who’s looking to advance in the construction field. You will organize and oversee construction procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner working closely with our onsite Supervisor. An excellent Construction Project Manager must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedure. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind and great organizational skills. The goal will be to ensure all projects are delivered on time according to requirements and without exceeding budget.
Responsibilities
- Work development projects with Civil/Planning departments at the City of St. Pete
- Obtain permits from appropriate authorities
- Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project
- Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
- Working with a construction CRM program – Entering and updating projects
- Order needed materials based on lead takeoffs with attention to budgetary limitations
- Visiting construction sites daily to take and place construction last minute material orders to be picked up the next morning
- Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met
- Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports
- Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
- Meeting with Construction clients as needed
- Knowledge of materials needed to build a house
Skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Proven experience as construction project/ordering manager
- In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
- Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards
- Good knowledge of MS Office and other computer applications
- Familiarity with construction/ project management software
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
- A team player with leadership abilities
- Ability to shop prices
- Works well with vendors
This will be a full-time salary position. The hours are 7am-4pm, with a 30 minute lunch from 12p-12:30p.
This would be an in-office position, with daily visits to sites, occasional meetings, and occasional visits to City offices.
If you are interested and think you would be an asset to our team, apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Project management: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location