Project Manager

Job Description

BGIS is currently seeking a Project Manager to join the team in San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas.

BGIS is a leading provider of integrated real estate management services, including facilities management, project management, energy & sustainability services, strategic workplace consulting, real estate services and capital planning. Its range of solutions, supported by efficient systems, processes and people, enables it to create and optimize places that work for its clients. The team is dedicated to inspiring better business performance and helping clients focus on their core businesses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Leads projects from initiation to closeout.
• Develops and manages project plans, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Oversees, scheduling and coordination of internal and external resources for project completion.
• Communicates with clients and project resources (subcontractors and vendors).
• Documents discussions, outcomes, and decisions.
• Supports Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
• Researches and evaluates new products and vendors.
• Obtains detailed knowledge of contract, drawings and specifications for project(s).
• Maintains or oversees the cost issue logs
• Ensures safety compliance of subcontractors and all on-site personnel.
• Defines individual project responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Coordinates implementation handoffs between internal departments.
• Manages and coordinates procurement activities for Subcontracts and Purchase Orders.
• Oversees Job Start and Project Closeout materials.
• Assesses, defines and documents agreements from customers regarding project requirements.
• Manages pre-construction process with the field foremen and Business Manager.
• Assess site safety and implements actions to prevent injury to property and personnel.
• Ensures safety compliance of subcontractors and all on-site personnel.

Project Controls

• Assumes financial responsibility for project including accurate, timely and relevant reporting to stakeholders.
• Facilitates invoice payments from clients and to subcontractors.
• Responsible for preparation of monthly project accounting review.
• Monitors, controls, and reports on the financial performance of projects.
• Draft or oversee subcontracts and purchase agreements.
• Assist with client billings.
• Maintains positive working relationships with building owners, contractors, consultants, vendors and partners.
• Delivers accurate and timely data to support project forecasts

Communicate

• Serve as primary point of contact with customer.
• Inform internal and external customers of new offerings and upgrades.
• Facilitate communication internally between project team and other departments.

Team Management

• Recruit project team members.
• Develop project staffing plans to include labor and subcontractors.
• Responsible for the forecasting of project management labor requirements.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES

• Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Project Manager.
• One (1) year of experience in project management, building operations or other related field required.
• Experience with working for a General Contractor owner required
• Proficient in scheduling software: Microsoft Project, Excel
• Knowledge of construction management, financial acumen
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
• Knowledge of construction financial programs and software.
• Basic estimating skills preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability and willingness to travel regionally.
• Provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office; reimbursed.

Visit us online at https://www.bgis.com/us/careers.htm for more information.

Our company culture includes a robust mix of sound business practices and employee initiatives that promote personal and professional development, work/life balance, health and wellness and community involvement.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We believe every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, or Veteran or military status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law in the relevant jurisdiction. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment and training.

BGIS is committed to strengthening our diversity through recruiting and retaining minority and women professionals from all backgrounds. Our commitment is consistent with our recognition that it is the outstanding people within BGIS who have always been the source of our strength. We recognize that promoting diversity is an integral component of our continuing quest for organizational excellence.

This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

Anyone with questions or concerns regarding Equal Employment Opportunity should contact their direct supervisor or the Human Resources Department without fear of retaliation of any kind.

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