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The ideal candidate would be a self-motivated professional with at least 15 years experience as a project manager of commercial construction projects, preferably in Northern NJ, ranging in value from fifteen million dollars+. In addition to the basic skills of a project manager and excellent communication skills, the ideal candidate should be proficient in the following areas:

Core Responsibilities:

• Prepare the project plan, sequence and schedule with collaboration of management and field personnel

• Prepare initial Project Budget in collaboration with estimating and accounting

• Establish buy goals, in collaboration with management

• Prepare trade scopes, procure all project trades

• Develop project AIA Subcontract and all supplemental attachments to ensure all scope necessary is identified

• Prepare Project Schedule and update as required

• Coordinate the multiple building trade contractors on the project to ensure the project stays on schedule and on budget

• Schedule and run project meetings with the client and architect

• Schedule and run all subcontractor meetings

• Review all project safety requirements and participate in any necessary pre-installation planning sessions

• Manage all submittals, RFIs and change requests

• Manage change order process including pricing and final approval by client

• Manage all subcontracts and subcontractor change orders and budget adjustments

• Monitor project for any issues that could affect the project budget and schedule

• Keep client informed of progress on the project, any issues and their solutions

• Manage project close out

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of commercial construction experience with a general contractor or construction manager

• Experience in commercial construction as a construction manager on projects with contract values of 15mm and up

• Excellent communication skills with ability to take the lead in communications with the owner, architect and subcontractors

• Leadership capabilities to guide and motivate trade contractors to perform and deliver a quality project

• Detail orientated and motivated to handle the day to day responsibilities of a project manager

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, Primavera P6 and CMiC a plus

To Apply: Please email a Cover Letter, Resume, and Salary Requirements to: Careers@phelpsconstructiongroup.com. 
No Calls Please.

We are always willing to hear from you with expressions of interest in future employment opportunities. If you wish to do so, please email a Cover Letter, Resume, and Salary Requirements to: Careers@phelpsconstructiongroup.com. 
No Calls Please.