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Project Mgr. 1(Non-IT)

Atlanta, GA

$94K - $112K/yr

Project Mgr. 1(Non-IT) Job Requisition ID: JR0000000184 Number of Openings: 1 Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America) Compensation Details: SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE. Under general ...

The Walsh Group

Project Manager I

Atlanta, GA

OVERVIEW We are currently seeking a Project Manager for our Georgia Water Division, inAtlanta, GA ... than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not ...

isec

Project Manager I

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Operations Manager or Senior Project Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary The Project Manager will provide overall management direction to single or multiple projects, establish project ...

Tindall

Project Manager I

Conley, GA

Additionally, the project manager is responsible for convening one or more project post-mortem meetings to review the project with the appropriate functional areas for the purpose of identifying non ...

isec

Project Manager I

Atlanta, GA

Operations Manager or Senior Project Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary The Project Manager will provide overall management direction to single or multiple projects, establish project ...

Quanta Services

Project Manager I

Atlanta, GA · On-site

PWR) is looking for a Project Manager I (PM I) will be responsible for all aspects of design-build/engineer-procure-construct projects including, but not limited to, management and administration of ...

Tindall Corporation

Project Manager I

Conley, GA · On-site

Additionally, the project manager is responsible for convening one or more project post-mortem meetings to review the project with the appropriate functional areas for the purpose of identifying non ...

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To thrive as a Manager 1, you need foundational leadership abilities, organizational skills, and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with project management tools, performance tracking systems, and basic budgeting software is typically required. Strong interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and team motivation skills set successful managers apart. These competencies are essential for effective team coordination, meeting organizational goals, and fostering a positive work environment.

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Manager 1 is an entry-level management role typically responsible for supervising a small team or a specific department within an organization. Individuals in this role oversee daily operations, provide guidance and support to team members, and help implement company policies and objectives. Manager 1 positions usually serve as the first step into management, focusing on developing leadership skills and ensuring team productivity. They often collaborate with higher-level managers to achieve organizational goals.

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AspectManager 1Project Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, management experienceBachelor's degree, organizational skills
Work EnvironmentOversees teams, strategic planningSupports project tasks, coordinates schedules
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in corporate, retail, and manufacturing sectorsUsed across various industries for project support

Manager 1 typically holds a leadership role with strategic responsibilities, while Project Coordinator focuses on supporting project execution. Both roles require organizational skills, but Manager 1 involves higher decision-making authority and team management.

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Project Manager 1- Mission Critical

J. E. Dunn Construction Group

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

JE Dunn Construction rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success.
By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.
Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.
Role Summary
The Project Manager 1 will provide overall direction and leadership for an entire project or a portion of a larger, more complex project in concert with the Project Superintendent. This position will fully implement and manage the operation and administration of the project. Builds and maintains lasting relationships with clients, design teams and subcontractors. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
  • Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.
  • Career Path: Project Manager 2.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core
PROJECT MANAGEMENT FAMILY - CORE
  • Leads all aspects of the company's safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. Investigates safety incidents and retrains staff as needed.
  • Manages the JE Dunn prestart process.
  • Supports the preconstruction team including quantity takeoff, trade coordination and scope of work development, scope review, bid package development, schedule development, bid list creation and bid advertisement.
  • Leads plan and implementation of buyout schedule. Verifies pricing and scope, identifies successful bidders, provides gap analysis against initial scope and manages issuance of subcontracts.
  • Manages the submittal schedule set-up. Coordinates priorities with the team; reviews and approves all shop drawings and samples prior to submittal to architects or engineers.
  • Ensures approved submittals are returned to subcontractors and available to project team per the project schedule and the contract.
  • Coordinates with Logistics to obtain pricing on materials and equipment.
  • Confers with risk management to ensure approval and/or bonding requirements for subcontractors. Reviews decisions with project leader. Provides ongoing risk analysis of subcontractors throughout project lifecycle.
  • Coordinates the various stakeholders of the project including but not limited to subcontractors, owner, field, design team, vendors, etc.
  • Disseminates change requests to subcontractors for pricing and schedule input. Gathers and evaluates subcontractor pricing to confirm accuracy.
  • Prepares, submits and obtains owner/architect approval for change requests.
  • Leads various meetings such as monthly project reviews, progress meetings and OAC (Owner Architect) meetings.
  • Completes monthly subcontractor and owner pay application process.
  • Prepares project schedule with the Project Superintendent. Gathers input from project team and utilizes Lean principles as appropriate. Develops and updates project schedule for both preconstruction and construction activities. Manages materials, labor and procurement logs to ensure appropriate resources are available to meet the project schedule.
  • Identifies potential schedule impacts including scope, weather, manpower and changes, and facilitates mitigation plans for these impacts.
  • Provides appropriate written documentation for decisions affecting various aspects of the project such as budget, schedule, legal, quality and/or safety. Employs current best practices for documentation requirements.
  • Provides a variety of regular reporting and analysis to project team(s) to communicate overall project status and profitability.
  • Prepares monthly cost and margin forecast with input from superintendent and reviews with the project team. Participates in the development of the project budget. Regularly reviews costs relative to the budget and highlights discrepancies to enable improved financial performance.
  • Leads overall project closeout process using best practice standards, tools and processes such as the close-out punch list, financials, sub contracts, warranties, etc.
  • Interfaces with region/company legal counsel as appropriate.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
  • Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
  • Ability to conduct effective presentations.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).
  • Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management to projects.
  • Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project.
  • Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
  • Proficiency in project management and accounting software (Advanced).
  • Proficiency in required construction technology (Advanced).
  • Proficiency in scheduling software (Advanced).
  • Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy (Intermediate).
  • Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships.
  • Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
  • In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience
  • 5+ years construction management experience.

Working Environment
  • Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
  • May require periods of travel and/or relocation
  • Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
  • May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
  • Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office
  • Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
  • Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling

Benefits Information
The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.
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JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com
JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Requisition ID: 62281
Why People Work Here
At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them
Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts
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