Contract Innovation Manager Jobs in Springfield, MA

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Solidus, Inc. is a full-service design-build construction company headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, with offices in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. The company has been providing construction services for over thirty years. Our integrated approach encompasses the entire construction process, from property search to design and architectural services to commercial ground-up construction and renovations. We specialize in branch construction and transformation for the financial services industry and have designed and built hundreds of banks and credit unions. Project profiles range in size from $100K to $20M+, with work throughout New England, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

With several hundred clients, we have plenty of great opportunities for new team members who want to be the best in their field. We offer consistent work, top pay, and benefits. We want to expand our growing team with a talented Project Manager who is detail-oriented, analytical, and possesses excellent organization and communication skills for commercial construction projects. Regular C-Suite interaction and communication are required. We provide a collaborative and supportive environment, along with comprehensive benefits, that encourage our employees and their families to build lifelong relationships with us.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Solidus is looking for someone to join our growth-oriented business and be part of a dynamic, high-performing, and supportive team. We seek a unique addition to our team of dedicated project management professionals to handle projects throughout New England, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Ohio.

Solidus is an achievement-oriented organization that invests in the professional development of our staff. Team loyalty and shared commitment are hallmarks of our work culture, and we encourage the open sharing of ideas and support independent decision-making.

We have built a strong business through exceptional customer responsiveness and impeccable quality. With these high standards, every member of the Solidus team must support the Company’s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, commitment to customers, accountability, and ownership.

Some of the ways these qualities are demonstrated include:

• Encouraging open communication between Solidus Field Superintendents and subcontractors
• Proactively anticipating potential project issues and collaboratively arriving at creative solutions
• Making field decisions in the best interest of the customers
• Practicing excellent time management, task prioritization, and multi-tasking skills

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional relationship builder who can build rapport with individuals from the CEO to subcontractors. In addition, they will be a creative problem-solver who can assess situations beyond the ‘obvious’ to resolve underlying issues and implement solutions that ‘stick.’ And you’ll be responsible for meeting the many challenges of a robust project portfolio. So, although you’ll have a team of talented peers and a participative manager to brainstorm with, you’ll need to be a self-starter, an independent decision-maker, and well-organized and disciplined in your execution.

Solidus’ Project Managers manage multiple small to mid-size commercial projects ($1M—$5M+) concurrently. The successful candidate will be involved in every phase of the process, from pre-construction meetings through final construction and closeout. This position requires traveling (approximately 20%) throughout the territories we serve. Travel expenses are paid and scheduled occasional overnight stays out of town do occur.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project permitting process determination and coordination to begin and complete projects as expeditiously as possible.
• Identify the subcontractors to be used (based on quality work and reasonable costs), conduct all contract negotiations with subcontractors, and clarify their scope of work and costs.
• Execute subcontractor agreements and forward them to accounting for handling.
• Track and coordinate submittals for approval by the design staff, ensuring design intent, contractual compliance, and schedule integrity.
• Regularly prepare reports detailing schedule progression, cost control & budget adherence, and client satisfaction to management.
• Ensure, along with Project Superintendent, the timely delivery of construction materials, safety adherence, schedule, and quality control. Review change order requests against the contract and construction documents, maintain and distribute up-to-date contract documents, and provide technical direction for on-site issues when needed.
• Support owners as ‘point-of-contact’ between them and field personnel in ways that build relationships that foster trust and lead to future work.
• Maintain all relevant project logs and documentation and distribute them to all stakeholders to facilitate the construction process.
• Inspect work at sites for compliance with the contract terms and specs, and review punch lists.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have 5-10 years of related experience or a combination of education and training in the construction, architecture, or engineering fields.
• MS Word and Excel expertise.
• Expertise with project management and scheduling software.
• CM and/or PMP certification is a plus.
• We are an equal opportunity employer (M/ W/ D/ V).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$80,000 - $110,000/year plus bonuses and benefits

In addition to employee longevity, competitive compensation, and a supportive family atmosphere that respects work/life balance, we provide comprehensive benefits that encourage our employees and their families to build lifelong relationships with us.

• Vacation Pay
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision plan
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Travel reimbursement
• Incentive programs
• Bonuses and salary increase

Solidus hires and promotes based on merit, competence, and business needs. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination, are based on qualifications and performance. We seek individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit who are willing to work hard, push themselves, and thrive in a team-oriented environment. Our commitment is to maintain a professional and respectful workplace where driven individuals can grow and succeed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is primarily an office-based role in a professional office setting at our East Hartford, CT headquarters. The role involves collaboration with project teams, vendors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and clients via meetings, phone calls, and emails. Some travel may be required for site visits and client meetings.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

• Solidus, Inc: (1450 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108) or remote for the right candidate.
• Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Flexible hours available upon Management approval.

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