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 Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee construction projects beginning in

South Eastern, Connecticut. This role will initially support a project in Gorton, Connecticut and require travel to other project locations in CT, RI, and MA as business needs evolve.

The Project Manager is responsible for leading all phases of assigned projects, ensuring they are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining profitability. This individual will oversee project planning, scheduling, quality control, subcontractor coordination, budgeting, safety compliance, and team development. The Project Manager will also provide timely and accurate project updates to Regional General Managers (RGMs) and serve as the primary point of contact for ensuring customer expectations are met through exceptional communication, performance, and project execution.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills who is committed to delivering successful projects while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay – depending on experience.
• Phone allowance
• Vehicle allowances 
• Paid time off
• Life Insurance/ AD&D and Short-term disability fully covered by the company.
• Health, Dental, Vision Plans
• 401k Plan with match and Roth Plan Option

General Company

• Manage the financial and budgetary commitment of the job to ensure profit.
• Represent Colt in a professional manner to the client.
• Lead and be the example to others representing Colt Focus Five values. 
• Understand and execute Colt safety policy and Site-Specific Safety Plan while teaching others and intervening when proper safety protocol is not followed
• Work with Safety Team to improve safety for all employees on the job site
• Actively work to increase job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Safety

• Ensure compliance with the Colt SSSP, standard Colt safe practices, and Colt clean, and take corrective action when necessary.
• Perform or delegate the performance of job specific employee orientation and safety training. 
• Ensure and participate in the performance of all Colt required safety documentation.
• Report and investigate all incidents involving Colt Builders’ employees, subcontractor employee and Colt contract work.
• Monitor and report on the work activities of other trades to ensure they do not create safety hazards for Colt Builders’ employees.
• Conduct and/or delegate weekly safety meetings with Colt Builders’ employees and subcontractor employees, and review safety issues encountered at the site.

Project Award / Pre-Construction

• Develop JSI and RFI log in coordination with Pre-Con.
• Participate in Preconstruction handoff meeting. 
• Have detailed knowledge of estimate and final budget.
• Have knowledge of and implement the Job Start-up sheet. 
• Review and have knowledge of contract Scope of Work. 
• Have knowledge of customer SOV based on building sections.
• Draft framing schedule. 
• Create man-hour budget and/or subcontractor SOV and payment schedule.
• Ensure site-specific subcontracts and all exhibits are signed, subcontractor COI submitted prior to starting work.
• Have knowledge of a material takeoff and Estimator’s Area of Use list.
• Review shop drawings for all components for accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage the submittal process as directed: lumber, components, hold-downs, etc.
• Develop site logistics plan including onsite storage and office. 
• Schedule ship dates with suppliers.
• Develop a site-specific safety plan and orientation for review and approval by Safety Director.
• Develop Management Roles plan.
• Assist RGM in preparing for the CCIP or OCIP for Colt and Subs as needed. 
• Create and/or delegate the creation of job site binders.

Project Operations

• Administer overall job build plan and oversee construction from handoff to completion.
• Manage client expectations in coordination with client’s field team. 
• Have total knowledge and understanding of the job’s estimate, schedule, budget, site plans, site logistics, management needs, site access, scheduling/ordering of cranes, man lifts, forklifts, and rigging.
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve emerging ones. Analyze, manage, and mitigate risks.
• Meet contractual conditions for the job and ensure quality construction standards are followed.
• Assist RGM in administering the CCIP or OCIP for Colt and Subs as needed. 
• Manage ASIs, change orders, and extra work.
• Maintain RFI log and JSI log
• Review work progress and safety standards daily.
• Order all materials and components in alignment with the PO.
• Work with the Site Supervisor to maintain Fieldwire plan updates and task assignments.
• Order and monitor tools and equipment needed for production.
• Manage the need and execution of subcontractor and employee labor.
• Track and submit all subcontractor SOVs weekly.
• Update schedule weekly and document all changes.
• Have short- & long-term plan for the development of Site Supervisors, Foreman, and other crew members.

Project Admin

• Sign off on vendor change orders $5,001 - $50,000.
• Timely & accurate gathering and submission of data required, to complete WIP reporting. 
• Collect, review, and send to office weekly timesheet and new hire information as well as employee terminations.
• Track man hour budget sheets.
• Approve hours, expenses, time off, accommodations, and subcontractor billings and ensure they are reported and coded correctly to the Colt corporate office.
• Review the client’s SOV with the RGM for monthly submittal.
• Responsible for all hiring, training, terminations, and job review decisions related to job site.
• Conduct employee yearly reviews-Outlooks.
• Participate in client and Colt required job site meetings. 
• Assist RGM in administering the CCIP or OCIP for Colt and Subs as needed. 
• Be part of job post-mortem and assist in lessons learned.
• Coordinate any closeout and warranty documentation.

Qualifications

*Ability to perform duties/activities of workers supervised*

• Have knowledge of and experience in construction site management.
• Proficient in communication and organizational skills
• Advanced plan reading skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Fieldwire
• Advanced safety knowledge and performance
• CPR/AED Certified
• OSHA 30 hour
• STSC certified.

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About Colt Builders Corp.

Founded in 2004, Colt Builders is a turnkey multi-family commercial wood-framing partner with national reach and local management. We are committed to setting the highest standards for safety, schedule discipline, quality control, work ethic, and leadership. Colt Builders offers the full spectrum of framing, estimating, pre-construction, construction, and safety. Our team of professionals is dedicated to the values of growth, teamwork, contribution & communication. Proudly striving for excellence, we continue to build with our foundation on integrity.