Construction Project Manager PMI – General Services
Sarasota County GovernmentAbout the role
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Interested in launching a career in project management? This entry-level position is the ideal starting point! You'll support senior project managers across a variety of projects while building your skills and knowledge in the field. Don't miss this exciting opportunity—apply today!Assist the Project Manager(s) with:
- planning, executing, and closing construction projects on time and within budget.
- formal presentations for project (s).
- estimating change orders, reviewing and understanding the entire process according to the owner's contract.
- with tasks such as: change events, change orders, RFI's, submittals, tracking materials, maintaining eBuilder, pay application process, closeout documents, etc.
- create invites and agendas, and facilitate meetings.
- bi-weekly project process reports including cost reports updates, PCO, CO, RFIs, submittals, safety, and schedule reports to executive team leaders.
- conduct site visits and inspections to monitor progress and quality of work.
- route, track, and resolve information requests.
- preparing project documentation, including reports, schedules, and budgets.
- facilitate communication between project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and team members.
- help manage project risks and issue resolution to maintain project timelines.
- track and upload construction drawings and documents, photos, scheduling, etc.
Take the lead on small projects.
- Understand the scope of the project and report progress throughout durations.
- Review and acquire a thorough knowledge of contract documents for each assigned project including, but not limited to project scopes of work, bid drawings and specifications, contracts, subcontractor scopes of work, and construction schedules.
- Learn how to update, project, and manage the financials monthly.
- Learn and apply SOPs, standard operating procedures, to your work.
- Learn the basic principles of the subcontracts and owner contracts by shadowing the PM while navigating payments, changes, claims, etc.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
About You
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related field.
- -OR- Project experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis depending on the type of experience.
- Valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Has PMP certification.
Formal training and experience with Project Management Institute and Project Management tools.
Experience in project management software such as; eBuilder, Trimble, or similar construction workflow management, Adobe Pro, Bluebeam, and/or similar tools for creating, editing, marking up, collaborating, and sharing pdf software.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five (5) years.
CJIS Clearance: **The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as a part of the hiring process.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range: $55,577.60 - $59,000.00/ annually, based on experience.
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:
1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
- If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link a
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