Project Manager - Delaware at Warfel Construction in Milford, DE

Warfel Construction Company is currently searching for an experienced Project Manager to join our high-paced, Client-focused team, based in Delaware. A successful Project Manager (PM) will be able to focus on providing ongoing customer satisfaction, in a way that ensure repeat business, while keeping the project(s) on schedule and on budget.

Meeting those goals will be accomplished by building a good project team internally and externally. Scheduling and purchasing with input from internal resources (Superintendents and Estimating) are critical in getting the project started properly. Recordkeeping, correspondence, and communication throughout the project hierarchy is the responsibility of the PM, whether delegated or performed directly.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Interacts with the estimating department to follow the development of costs and to assist in brainstorming. Also ensures a good mix of vendors have been invited to bid projects.
• Begins a schedule and initiates an internal job start up meeting with project manager, superintendent and estimator. This meeting will discuss scheduling, purchasing, and assign responsibilities for typical job start-up items (i.e. building permit, insurance certificates, job trailer etc.)
• Prepares regular cost projection updates and submits internally monthly. Provides required documentation with cost projections and cost analysis.
• Excels at cost management and implements cost efficiencies where possible. Creates and tracks labor analysis for project, as applicable.
• Communicates with Client and design team in a timely, efficient manner to promote Clients for Life mission.
• Establish a job detailed and job specific schedule.
• Assemble & authorize the purchase of subcontracts and materials. Manages subcontractor default issues if they arise and documents / maintains records for process.
• Ensures document management is performed accurately and that all parties receive current project documents to utilize for construction.
• Use diligence in the change order process and keeps accurate and current records of change order requests.
• Process paperwork promptly.
• Produce accurate and on-time billing.
• Work with Project Engineers to assist in project management.
• Attend job site meetings as necessary to verse progress of project and ensure smooth communications with owners, architect, superintendent, subcontractors, etc.
• Utilize software to track and update projects.
• Perform problem solving in all areas of the project.
• May manage multiple projects at a time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management with a strong emphasis on management
• 2 – 4 years general experience; 4 – 6 years management experience
• Experienced with construction projects ranging from $250k to $10M in size
• Proven experience leading diverse and multi-functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking
• Experience managing budgets for complex construction projects.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

• May need to occasionally move around the inside of the office to access file cabinets, manage copiers and other business materials, etc. May also need to move throughout a construction jobsite with potentially uneven terrain.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, telephone, copy machine, or printer.

• Frequently communicates with internal and external clients to exchange correct and accurate information.

• Infrequent need to lift or move 5 to 25 lbs within an office environment. Potential to lift up to 60 lbs (large set of drawings) on occasional basis.

• Visits to jobsites may result in exposure to weather elements.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

• Parental Leave

• Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Warfel is an equal opportunity employer. Warfel Construction Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process. Employment with Warfel Construction Company is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice.