TRIDENT CONSTRUCTION

Senior Project Manager

North Charleston, SC

Full-time

About This Job

COMPANY

Trident Construction is one of the largest, locally owned general contractors in the Charleston, SC market. We are a company focused on our culture, our employees, and our clients. We strive to make Raving Fans of everyone involved in the project through our TEAM BUILD process.

SUMMARY

This individual is responsible for the pursuit, planning, execution, and closeout of multiple projects according to strict deadlines and budget requirements. This includes internal team management, client management, acquiring and managing subcontractors, vendors, and/or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. This person will manage multiple projects up to 25 million dollars or select larger projects of 50+ million dollars.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

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Master all responsibilities and tasks of the Project Manager role on a regular basis.

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Be committed to taking full responsibility for the project and leading it through all phases.

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Lead and mentor other team members (APMs and PMs) during the preconstruction effort to include solicitation of subcontractor proposals and evaluation of proposals for completeness and adherence to drawings, specifications, and schedule. Conduct constructability and risk management analysis of projects during pre-construction phase.

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Ensure completeness of the buyout of subcontractors through scope of work development for each trade involved in the project. Consult with Project Manager and Superintendent on inclusions for scopes of work in each trade package. Work with Project Administrators and Project Managers to complete the contract process for each subcontractor to ensure compliance.

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Plan, develop, and oversee, with the Superintendent and Project Manager, the overall project schedule including initial schedule development, updates, progress reporting and problem analysis to ensure compliance with company and client requirements.

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Ensure that all quality control activities are coordinated between the Project Manager and Superintendent to ensure compliance with applicable company, owner and regulatory requirements.

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Administer and supervise all contracting activities to ensure compliance.

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Ensure all technical, administrative, and management objectives are obtained within the framework of established company policy and applicable professional standards.

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Ensure project design complies with company, contractual and client requirements by providing explanation of design and application of construction methods as necessary.

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Communicate project expectations effectively to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

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Coordinate with Project Manager and Project Administrator to facilitate correct monthly billings to appropriate owner/architect and review overall budget & financial status on the project.

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Ensure timely completion and insertion of applicable polices in compliance with company procedures.

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Develop and maintain relationships with clients, architects, and engineers to position the company for future projects and continue our company goal of creating raving fans. Be the trusted client advisor for the duration of the relationship.

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Develop business through processes, relationships, and contacts.

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Review progress reports with project team ahead of monthly team meetings.

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Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.

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Work toward continuous quality improvement.

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Stay current with changing technology, including software programs and company training and development.

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Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures and in-depth knowledge of the company HR policies.

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Review and approve PTO for the project team.

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Review and approve time sheets for onsite personnel for billing purposes.

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Prepare Owner status reports as required by the contract.

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Ensure safety compliance to be in accordance with Trident’s safety manual and OSHA requirements.

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Complete ongoing self-assessments, in coordination with Trident’s Learning and Development program, to be reviewed by bi-annual check-ins and reviews.

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Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills and ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other similar field and minimum ten (10) years construction experience required, with a minimum of five (5) of those years leading project teams.

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Strong knowledge of contracting, equipment, estimating, specifications, bidding procedures, plan reading, surveying, cost estimating, cost accounting, expediting, scheduling, billing, customer relations and construction material is required.

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Desired experience with the following software: Timberline, Onscreen Takeoff, Revit, SketchUp, Timberline, Bluebeam, Autodesk.

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Working knowledge of construction drawings, costs and principles.

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Ability to work days, nights, evenings, and weekends as required by project schedule.

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Ability to work in the Trident office or on a project site as required.

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Detailed Estimating experience

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Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

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Strong knowledge, understanding, and experience of conceptual, design development, and GMP estimating and contract management. Ability to assess owner contract language to present to Executive Leadership for review.

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Extensive knowledge of construction methods, means, and techniques and experience in construction and contracting procedures.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and project design documents.

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Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

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Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

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Ability to speak effectively to a group of peers.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

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Strong communication skills to effectively share and manage the goals of the project and project team.

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Effective leadership skills to define the success of the project and project team.

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Exude motivation and a passion for your role on the project to influence other team members to follow you and manage effectively.

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Show the ability to adapt and overcome challenging situations as you drive towards a solution that best fits the needs of the project, goals of the client, and expectations of the company.

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Successfully train and mentor rising project team members to include Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and Assistant Superintendents.

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Demonstrate the desire to continuously seek opportunities for added responsibility and growth in all functions of this role.

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Lead with enthusiasm to leave a lasting mark on your projects.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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Must have the ability to climb ladders and scaffolding up to 50’ tall and lift up-to 50 lbs.

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Must be able to walk jobsites extensively (6-8 hours per day) and navigate through construction area(s).

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Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist for extended periods of time on a daily basis.

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Must have the ability to work in all temperature and weather conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, wind, snow, etc.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS

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Valid Driver's License and own transportation.

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Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

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Must be able to pass criminal background check

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Trident Construction Resource Management, LLC (TCRM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. It is our policy to provide job opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran or other legally protected status. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, wages, benefits and conditions of employment. Decisions regarding employment and promotion shall be based solely upon an individual’s qualifications and valid requirements for the position being filled and shall further the principle of equal opportunity employment.

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SUMMARY

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