Project Manager

BGIS is currently seeking a Project Manager to join the team in Remote, US. 

BGIS is a leading provider of integrated real estate management services, including facilities management, project management, energy & sustainability services, strategic workplace consulting, real estate services and capital planning. Its range of solutions, supported by efficient systems, processes and people, enables it to create and optimize places that work for its clients. The team is dedicated to inspiring better business performance and helping clients focus on their core businesses. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Identifies required resources to achieve project goals.
• Generates preliminary assessments, technical solutions, fee proposals, presentations, studies, and general support 
• Primary contact for project engineering staff before and during construction.
• Transitions project management and engineer activities from design to construction phase and construction to completion phase.         
• Communicates with the General Contractor, Engineer, Owner, and other stakeholders.
• Supports and provides input to development strategies, goals, and objectives specific to project execution at each project phase.
• Develops and manages project plans, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Defines project responsibilities to senior project management team, engineering, and field staff.
• Documents and resolves subcontractor and vendor billing issues
• Assess site safety and implements actions to prevent injury to property and personnel.
• Ensures safety compliance of subcontractors and all on-site personnel.

Project Controls

• Assumes financial responsibility for project including accurate, timely and relevant reporting to stakeholders.
• Facilitates invoice payments from clients and to subcontractors.
• Reviews and approves subcontractor billing.
• Prepares client and subcontractor change orders.
• Monitors, controls, and reports on the financial performance of projects.
• Drafts subcontracts and purchase agreements.
• Monitors and proofs change issue log.
• Creates and maintains network and hardcopy files.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of Submittals, Operation & Maintenance
• Manuals, Expediting Reports, Change Order Log, RFI log, Correspondence Log, etc.
• Assesses any potential job cost impacts, submits, negotiates, and tracks all change orders

  Requests

• Prepares or supervises the preparation of Job Start and Project Closeout materials.
• Reviews contracts, drawings, specifications, and other resources to answer questions in a timely manner.
• Ensures that all material and equipment is purchased in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Evaluates bid estimates, develops cost codes, establishes definitive budgets, develops manpower plan with crew leads, and daily monitors field labor progress.

Position Description

• Takes responsibility for the development and implementation of a comprehensive construction plan.
• Monitors progress towards goals to anticipate potential problems.
• Delivers accurate and timely data to support project forecasts.

Team Management

• Develops project staffing plans to include labor, subcontractors, etc.
• Acts as steward of BGIS culture; communicate and influence policies and procedures.
• Establishes and leads associated meetings.
• Define individual project responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES

• Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Project Manager. 
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering or equivalent work experience required.
• Five (5) years of experience in project management, engineering, electrical or construction is required.
• Proficient with scheduling software: Smartsheets and required.
• PE, CPM, LEED professional designations is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and required.
• Basic estimating skills required.
• Proficient with construction financial programs and software preferred.
• Demonstrates an understanding of accounting and financial management preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability and willingness to travel regionally.
• Provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office; reimbursed.

Visit us online at  https://www.bgis.com/us/care