Company Overview
At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.
Job Summary
The Project Manager is a key figure of the project team, responsible for the overall success of a project. The incumbent must possess excellent leadership skills, as well as be able to successfully set, observe and re-evaluate project priorities frequently.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for overseeing the efforts of all project activities and personnel.
- Coordinate with Estimating Department to formulate award schedule for trades during pre-construction.
- Acquire a thorough understanding of project requirements and objectives; review all project documents, including drawings, specifications, contracts, scope of work, and construction schedule.
- Coordinate and facilitate both internal and building kick-off meeting with all key participants.
- Prepare and issue project documents including progress reports, detailed project schedule updates, and financial/budget updates.
- Initiate periodic meetings and other forms of communication with project team members and/or client as appropriate, to acquaint them with unresolved problems and to ensure an adequate degree of coordination as needed between disciplines.
- Forecast and track the amount of labor, managerial and material costs necessary to complete a project.
- Perform project status reviews by monitoring project schedule, submittal/RFI logs and open items
- Monitor project scope for changes affecting budget and/or schedule; identifies cause, advises client, and negotiates changes in fee as appropriate.
- Manage project budget, minimize, and track expenses; provide finance reporting as needed.
- Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, monitor receivables for project as well as subcontractor pay schedule.
- Ensure subcontractors provide certificates of insurance that meet contractual requirements prior to mobilization.
- Resolve subcontractor claims during subcontractor close-out period.
- Ensure punchlist completion and Department of Buildings sign off.
- Organize and deliver project close-out/As-Built documents.
Qualifications
- At least three years of relevant experience, preferably in interior, high-end commercial general contracting
- Must have a proven record of managing complex projects in occupied spaces
- Must have strong client relations skills and a collaborative disposition
- Demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications
- 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certification is a plus but not required
- 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User Certification is a plus but not required
Computer Systems
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Procore (preferred but not required), and Timberline (preferred but not required)
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Skills Required
- At least three years of relevant experience, preferably in interior, high-end commercial general contracting
- Must have a proven record of managing complex projects in occupied spaces
- Must have strong client relations skills and a collaborative disposition
- Demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications
- 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certification
- 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User Certification
What We Do
JRM Construction Management is a leading general contracting and construction management firm with over 18 years of experience, headquartered in New York City and operating across the US.
