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Position: Project Manager

Type: Full-Time

Job Summary: RC Andersen, part of STO Building Group, is seeking a Project Manager in Fairfield, NJ. This person will be responsible for planning and overseeing commercial warehouse/industrial projects from estimating and pre-construction to final completion. Ensure projects are completed on time and on budget. Build schedules and designate project resources, purchase and manage subcontractors, prepare budgets, monitor progress, and keep clients informed throughout the project. Projects consist of a wide variety of warehouse/industrial buildings from ground-up to tenant improvements, ranging in size from 50,000 SF to 3.7 million SF. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Ensure the quality completion of projects on schedule and within the allocated budget.

• Perform a qualitative review of all contract documents for potential conflicts or interpretation issues to mitigate risk. 

• Review design documents for compliance to specifications and contract. 

• Complete Requests for Proposals (RFPs), working through site investigation and preliminary design. 

• Prepare invitations to bid and solicit competitive trade proposals. 

• Bid projects and write subcontractor scope of work.

• Award subcontracts, write subcontractor scope of work, negotiate contract amounts, write purchase orders.

• Ensure proper document control and record keeping, Submit close-out documents, including as-built drawings.

• Create, maintain and monitor a detailed master project schedule, incorporating actual task start and finish dates and provide timely and accurate reports to determine if work is in accordance with the requirements of the contract, is on schedule and within budget.

• Work with Superintendent(s) to maintain project schedule, safety standards, and quality control/assurance standards.

• Proactively take steps to avoid potential issues that may arise throughout the construction of the project. When issues do arise, respond to and resolve in a timely manner and keep necessary documentation and log of issues that might result in claims or disputes, and escalate unresolved issues promptly.

• Compile and maintain information required to complete project status reports, percentage of job completions, job costs, progress of subcontractors, etc.

• Coordinate final acceptance, including punch list completion, commissioning, and warranties.

• Develop and maintain trust and confidence of clients; maintain close contact with client to advise of the status of the project and to resolve all project questions, such as design requirements, completion requirements, and billings.

• Promptly identify changes in project scope and notify client accordingly; prepare change orders and submit to client.

• Facilitate monthly owner billings; review subcontractors' pay requests for completeness and process in a timely manner.

• Communicate with executive team regarding job progress, status, difficulties, and issues. This includes reviewing all design changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, extra work requests, and any other factors that may significantly affect the project.

• Lead in client presentations and project meetings (e.g., coordination meetings, subcontractor safety preconstruction meetings, meet with client representatives to discuss construction status and activities, weekly subcontractor meetings, etc.).

• Conduct site visits/field investigations weekly at minimum.

• Comply with all safety policies, report suspected safety concerns, make recommendations for enhancements to the safety program, and visibly support and uphold the company's strong safety culture.

• Mentor and educate Assistant Project Managers and/or Project Engineers assigned to your projects.

Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred and a minimum of 4 years of experience successfully managing construction projects, from conception to completion, for a general contractor.  An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Experience in warehouse construction is preferred but not necessary.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required will include:

  • Excellent project management and organizational skills (including critical path method); proven ability to deliver a quality project on schedule, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction.

  • Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, maps, surveys, mechanical and electrical sheets, project schedules, cost reports, and other construction documents; understanding of contract provisions.

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000

Compensation: In addition to base pay, eligible for discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [Medical Insurance] [Dental Insurance] [Vision Insurance] [Health Savings Account] [Healthcare Flexible Spending Account] [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account] [401(k) retirement plan with employer match] [Life & AD&D Insurance] [Long-term Disability Insurance] [Short-term Disability Insurance] [Critical Illness Insurance] [Accident Insurance] [Hospital Indemnity Insurance] [Home & Auto Insurance] [Family Support] [Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation] [Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt] [Time Away Benefits] [8 Paid Holidays] [Group Legal] [Employee Stock Purchase Plan] [Identity Theft Protection] [Group Legal] [Pet Insurance] [Employee Assistance Program]  

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.  

EEO Statement: 

The STO Building Group family of companies-Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen-includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

At RC Andersen, buildings start with relationships. Building lasting relationships is the foundation of our business and the driving force behind our success. We provide cost effective, sustainable building solutions employing our extensive knowledge of the landlord and tenant requirements.

The STO Building Group family of companies-Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen-includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.