Project Manager

Milestone Construction Services is seeking a Project Manager with 7+ years of commercial construction experience. Candidates will have a proven track record of success with measurable achievements. The ideal candidate is an experienced manager with the proven ability to lead personnel while overseeing multiple projects simultaneously. The Project Manager’s responsibilities span a broad spectrum, covering all the areas of project management, i.e., – Project Planning, Cost Management, Time Management, Quality Management, Contract Administration, and Safety Management Candidates with qualified experience in the Higher Education and Retail markets are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Development and maintenance of client/customer relationships
• Management of projects from initial client/customer contact and proposal phases, through construction and accounting close.
• Preconstruction process to include site surveys/site walks and subcontractor selection and preparation of client proposals
• Developing/tracking project budgets to include all costs for labor, materials, and subcontractors
• Management of master schedules, project timelines and milestones
• Providing updates/formal weekly schedules for all current and prospective projects to owners/executive management
• Acquisition of all required permits
• Verification of inspection schedules and reports
• Submittal and approval of all subcontracts and change orders
• On-site relations with client/customer, design consultants, facility representatives, subcontractors, and city officials

Desired Skills & Experience

We are looking for a flexible detailed-oriented enthusiastic self-starter that is a team player with excellent communication, managerial and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks. Project Manager Candidate will possess:

• The ability to interpret architectural plans and specifications.
• Positions will require scheduling, purchasing, estimating, as well as management of personnel, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Candidates will be proficient with computers and must be familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Microsoft Project.  Sage Project Management Software experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited construction related curriculum preferred.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Commercial Construction.
  Experience with the construction of site and building systems, and a thorough understanding of the construction process and practice.
  A demonstrated success in managing multiple construction projects.
  Effective written and verbal communications skills.
  Familiarity with the practice of typical design and construction codes, standards, and guidelines.
  The ideal candidate must have a positive attitude towards change. Can identify the need, remove the barriers and has the know how to make things happen. Values diversity of ideas, opinions, and people and shows good common sense and applied logic.

Position Overview:

The position requires an enthusiastic self-starter that is a team player with excellent communication, managerial and interpersonal skills. The position requires conformance with all corporate and client confidentiality requirements, strict adherence to business ethics and practices, and a continual demonstration of professionalism throughout the delivery of services.

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a competitive compensation structure; medical insurance benefits; paid time off (vacation, holiday, sick); 401(k) and company vehicle.

Milestone Construction Services is an equal opportunity employer.