Job Description

Project Manager:
Please note this Project Manager role will be for a project near the Mississippi-Louisiana border.

Outside The Box, LLC is a General Contractor specializing in construction and renovation work for the federal government. We are looking for ambitious, high-caliber professionals to grow with our company. We are currently looking to hire a Project Manager willing to relocate to the project site, with a minimum of 5-10 years of Federal experience. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated, highly responsible person with outstanding organizational and communication skills who can grow with the company. Outside The Box offers competitive pay, car and phone allowance, and a nice benefits package.

Project Manager:

• Department: Construction.
• Job Status: Full Time, Exempt.
• Reports To VP of Construction Operations.
• Grade/Level: 4-year degree, emphasis in construction preferred.
• Travel Required: Yes, as needed per project.
• Work Schedule: Various.
• Positions Supervised: Assistant Project Manager, Superintendent, Laborers, Sub Contractors.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Manager will be reporting primarily to the Vice President of Construction Operations, with accountability to Executive Management personnel. The Project Manager will also seek out and initiate project opportunities and will be able to work at an independent level, with minimal oversight. This is not a position for those with residential or simple commercial construction experience. Typical projects are in the range of $200,000 to $10,000,000 and must conform to the contractual and technical requirements of government agencies. Travel to job sites is required to attend site visits, project meetings, ongoing monitoring, and final inspection walk-throughs. Primary duties will include complete responsibility for:

• Preparing proposals.
• Estimating.
• Bid documents.
• Managing contract award processes.
• Pre-construction planning.
• Directing and overseeing the successful execution, closeout, and completion of construction projects. 

These tasks involve technical knowledge, extensive communication, and coordination skills. The ideal candidate must take consideration for quality control and safety on the job very seriously. They must strive for cost control and have experience managing labor resources, purchasing, material expediting, and a wide variety of project and contract paperwork and documentation. The Project Manager provides team management, networking and handling of subcontractors and suppliers, and maintaining positive client relationships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage construction projects at the full Project Manager level, with ultimate responsibility for directing and managing construction projects throughout the entire process, from solicitation through closeout.
• Tasks related to the bidding, award, planning, execution, and close-out of design-build or construction contracts.
• Maintain adherence to Company standards of safety; ensuring that required documentation is filed and APPs followed.
• Create and manage project budgets for all assigned projects.
• Develop and collaborate on the pre-construction RFP package.
• Conduct project meetings, while setting milestones and formulating monthly owner reports.
• Establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, and pay applications) including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders.
• Perform project scheduling. 
• Ensure project quality control and establish overall project logistics.
• Develop and maintain adherence to project QC, Safety, and EP Plans.
• Manage the closeout process efficiently.
• Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs and expand company services and backlog.
• Supervise support roles such as assistant project manager, administrative assistant, Superintendent, construction team members, etc.
• Ensure the construction project complies with all building codes and other requirements.
• Provide monthly Job cost analysis (the cost to complete, labor analysis, subcontracting cost analysis), project schedule updates, schedule of values, etc.
• Manage multiple contracts and projects concurrently.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Managed a $4M construction project.
• Design-Build project experience is a plus.
• Wide variety of project experience across all divisions.
• Possess a working understanding of estimating, cost accounting, and labor costs associated with construction.
• Mastery of reading construction drawings, technical specifications, contract documents, and other project-related information; tasks including reading, interpreting, and updating construction project-related drawings.
• Ability to organize necessary resources, including people, tools, and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results.
• Knowledge of current market conditions including pricing conventions and trends.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of precision on detailed work.
• High sense of urgency to complete assigned tasks.
• Strong accountability for the delivery of promised actions and a reputation for prompt follow-up.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and safety law.
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to carry oneself as a leader and knowledge holder of the project while facilitating the decision-making process.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for construction and our industry.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Take initiative and seek responsibility.
• Demonstrate integrity consistent with the Company’s core values; Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, internal focus on self-improvement.
• Recognize quality and implement contractual and Company quality standards.
• Collaborate with people of various backgrounds and styles while fostering positive relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Approach all situations with a customer service-oriented attitude.
• Coach, train, and educate team members.
• Sustain existing client relationships and develop new client relationships.
• Understand and know what tasks are more important than others; discern what needs to be solved immediately and what can wait; ability to multi-task effectively; & Exhibit respectfulness by being punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of others.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Four-year degree from an accredited university within the construction, engineering, or business concentrations, or related field of study.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in a construction management environment with 5 years specializing in federal construction.
• Previous project management experience in planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Previous experience in a project management role executing multiple projects concurrently. 
• Previous experience with the US Army Core of Engineers, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, General Services Administration, Department Of Defense, and Department Of Interior is a plus.

 

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Project / Primavera, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Adobe.
• Bluebeam.

Certificates & Licenses:

• USACE CQM Certification.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification.

 

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s):

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be worn as part of the safety precautions when visiting construction sites. Work may involve climbing to elevated locations, going into trenches, confined spaces, environments with extreme temperatures, irregular walking surfaces, and a wide range of potential construction hazards.

Physical Demands:
Lift/Carry:

• Stand | F (Frequently).
• Walk | F (Frequently).
• Sit | F (Frequently).
• Handling / Fingering | F (Frequently).
• Reach Outward | F (Frequently).
• Reach Above Shoulder | F (Frequently).
• Climb | F (Frequently).
• Crawl | F (Frequently).
• Squat or Kneel | F (Frequently).
• Bend | F (Frequently).
• 10 lbs or less | F (Frequently).
• 11-20 lbs | F (Frequently).
• 21-50 lbs | F (Frequently).
• 51-100 lbs | F (Frequently).
• Over 100 lbs | F (Frequently).

Push/Pull:

• 12 lbs or less | F (Frequently).
• 13-25 lbs | F (Frequently).
• 26-40 lbs | F (Frequently).
• 41-100 lbs | F (Frequently).

• N (Not Applicable) | Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
• O (Occasionally) | Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
• F (Frequently) | Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
• C (Constantly) | Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) 

Other Physical Requirements 

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (goggles, etc)

Drug-Free Workplace
Outside the Box, LLC adheres to the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. All applicants who are offered a job with the company will be tested for drugs as part of the post job offer, pre-employment screening process. 

About Outside The Box:

Outside The Box, LLC is a General Contractor specializing in construction and renovation work for the federal government. We are planning for progressive growth over the next several years, and are looking for ambitious, high-caliber professionals to grow with our company. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated, highly responsible person with outstanding organizational and communication skills who can grow with the company.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For subcontractor, Immediate start, Relocation, Currently hiring,

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