Job Description:

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of construction projects including but not limited to: cost estimates, scheduling, procurement, and logistical coordination. Project Managers are involved with subcontractor/ vendor management, and coordinate activities with customers, design and engineering. They have financial performance and compliance responsibilities and must make sure that the project follows all operating guidelines while consistently achieving project objectives.

A successful Project Manager must be detail-oriented, innovative, creative and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Project Managers must be able perform under pressure and maintain strict budgets and schedules. They must be able to mentor and teach other team members as well as maintain relationships with owners, co-workers, vendors, suppliers, and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with design and engineering teams to ensure projects are designed, procured, and constructed within financial and operating guidelines

• Develop and monitor job progress schedules to ensure that the construction of the project parallels the schedule

• Review shop drawings and submittals for compliance with the scope of work

• Issue and manage required vendor and trade subcontracts and provide clear definitions of their related work responsibilities; review and approve subcontractor and vendor payment requests

• Purchase and monitor the delivery of all needed materials for the project(s) to ensure optimum prices, quality, and conformance to specifications

• Visit jobsites weekly (If logistically possible) to review progress and quality of work; conduct subsequent jobsite coordinator meetings that cover ongoing or new responsibilities and actions required for the project

• Anticipate safety hazards, lead safety incident review meetings, and make sure that safety documentation is maintained

• Anticipate project owner / client questions and successfully navigate difficult conversations regarding costs, quality, or schedules

• Prepare various reports to successfully manage projects, such as: monthly status updates, analysis, schedules, billings and status reports to stakeholders and management

• Assist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position’s and team’s objectives.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 4 years relevant construction management experience in the industrial arena 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred

• At least 3 years with profit and loss responsibility on multiple projects

• Must be proficient with a variety of related computer software applications including MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word), PDF and estimating and document programs 

• Able to read and interpret construction documents

• Candidates must have a high level of emotional intelligence with the ability to build relationships and work with multiple personality types

• Proven experience with a variety of contracting methods such as: lump sum, GMP, cost plus construction management, and fee-based construction

• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting, and related reports and records

• Must possess a valid drivers license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance to Fortis policy.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed on an active construction site. Role requires standing or walking for long periods of time. Utilize standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc. Communication with internal and external contacts, including speaking and hearing. May occasionally move equipment up to 50 lbs.

Travel Requirements

All Fortis positions require some level of driving.

The above description is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements for the performance of this job; it is not to be construed as a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. All jobs require behaviors consistent with our Core Values and Culture. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations could be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role, absent undue hardship. Fortis Construction, Inc. rese­rves the right to revise the job description at any time.

Fortis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories.  It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.