Project Manager/Construction Manager

Description

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a Project Manager for our Construction Services Division out of our corporate office in Indianapolis. The Project Manager is the primary Shrewsberry representative working directly for the owner responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a planning, design, construction, and/or demolition project. The Project Manager directs and supervises activities related to contract administration, design process, permit submittals, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financial projections, and schedule requirements to ensure projects are completed in a quality, safe, timely, and financially responsible manner. This position would be working at an airport and may require night work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accountable for all aspects of project management including program development, budget, schedule, and management of project team for assigned projects

Serves as a resource to the client/owner and project team by providing technical knowledge and expertise in the requirements of design and construction management

Develops and maintains a master project management plan, including full project schedule and budgets

Advocates the proactive identification and resolution of project risks, performance issues, and anticipated challenges.

Establishes project controls and procedures

Negotiates and manages contracts with designers and contractors

Ensures required project documentation is prepared, reviewed, approved, and maintained in accordance with the project’s standards and procedures.

Assists the client in communicating with its management, staff, community, and news media

Conducts project based communications both external and internal communications with the project team

Establishes, executes, and/or oversees project procurement and bid processes

Manages design team and assists with design reviews, design cost reviews, constructability review, value engineering studies, and assists with obtaining building permits

Provides general construction management and observation including coordination/monitoring of GC activities, architects/engineers, partners, lending, and financing sources, etc.

Review/recommend payment requests and contract modifications for consultants and contractors

Prepares regular update reports to clients

Assists with identification of appropriate changes in scope, with validating impact of changes, and manages documentation of changes

Ensures Project Closeout is completed correctly and in a timely manner

Provide client management skills to represent owners and look for opportunities for additional project work.

Compare information with Business Development personnel to pursue additional opportunities with certain clients and owners.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have strong leadership and decision-making skills

Microsoft Office Suite with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Knowledge to apply for and obtain relevant construction permits and licenses

Excellent oral and written communication and documentation skills are essential

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously under aggressive timelines and to contribute positively in an overall team environment

Education and/or Experience

B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering, or construction related project management field of study, from an accredited college

PE or relevant significant Project Management experience required

5-10 years of project management experience in a professional environment

Some Mechanical experience a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe diversity makes teams better. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.