Reply To: Interviewing for a project management position

[Jonathan Smith, RLA]

Here’s the job description:

 

 

Project Manager/Construction Manager Job Outline

Overview:

This position will be responsible for profitably running the construction division of. The construction division consists of two crews (3 people each), the truck and truck driver, and the special project/warranty technician. This position reports to

Create project budget — Excel worksheet

o Develop construction details and specifications as necessary with

o Review budget with

Write project budget, budget notes and contract – Excel worksheet and Word

o Review with

o Give to office for formatting

Develop written project order of operations and schedule

Safely manage multiple construction projects

o Create necessary project documentation

§ Laminated plan package

§ Crew field book

§ Change orders

o Conduct crew pre-construction meetings

o Coordinate utility locates

o Maintain up-to-date job binders and documentation

o Attend site meetings

o Schedule and coordinate all types of design required for construction

o Generate and communicate necessary information/plans/details prior to these items being needed

o Site visits as necessary to communicate information with foreman, solve problems, approve layout, check work, meet client, assure job is on schedule

o Coordinate crew, truck and tools so each job is staffed properly

o Coordinate and order job materials and machinery via  truck or vendor delivery

o Schedule sub-contractors. Inspect sub-contractor work. Enforce sub-contractor jobsite rules.

o Ongoing communication with  to resolve problems, detailing or pinch points

o Ongoing review and approval of time sheets and job receipts

o Weekly review of job time reports and job material reports and adjustment of schedule and construction methodology to keep project on-time and on-budget.

o Ensure safety rules are followed

o Monitor compliance with set regulation

o Compile and present as-builts, manuals and operating instruction to client during final walk-through.

o Monitor call-backs and warranty work

o Maintain pro-active client –and project — communication via email and telephone

 

 Project Manager/Construction Manager Job Outline continued

Manage work with foreman to make sure job progresses on budget and on schedule

o Develop and present weekly crew schedule/goals tied to budget

o Ongoing communication and planning with foreman to understand information and material that will be needed in the near future.

o Clear communication with foreman assigning specific action items to project manager or foreman.

Manage warranty/special projects technician

Maintain up-to-date job board and schedule board

Enforce and adhere to company policies, standards and safety guidelines

Participate in construction staff reviews

Identify area of weakness and work with  to develop a plan for improvement. Aid in implementation of plan

Promote landscape maintenance services offered by company

Aid in making  a safe, collaborative, place to work

On-going communication with owner