Construction Project Manager II

Description

S.C. Swiderski, LLC is a regional leader in providing quality housing with professional service. As a fully integrated company, all areas of the business work together to deliver the SCS Difference. The company designs, plans, constructs, owns, and manages its real estate portfolio and operates a full-service real estate brokerage. The company attributes its success to their ability to listen to clients, focus on continuous improvement, develop their team, and operate with integrity. S.C. Swiderski has housing locations throughout the State of Wisconsin and continues to expand by investing in its people, processes, and properties. S.C. Swiderski demonstrates innovation, quality, and pride that one can expect from a Made in Wisconsin certified company. The company embraces its Wisconsin roots and is committed to providing support to the local communities it serves.

JOB TITLE: Project Manager II

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/10/2023

OBJECTIVE: Manage the overall construction process from conception to completion by collaborating with key staff to develop comprehensive bids and budgets, negotiating and securing contracts, engaging and managing subcontractors, creating detailed project schedules, and ensuring the successful execution of the project within scope, budget, and timeline while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with acquisitions, engineers, and architect on project plans
• Prepare budget and cost estimates from preliminary to final
• Send project to bid, select contractors, negotiate bid price, send out contracts and generate final budget
• Explain contract, specification, and technical information in a clear concise manner
• Develop a construction schedule, with project deliverables, and milestones
• Manage the project and staff from conception to completion 
• Keep within budget constraints using professional negotiation techniques to ensure budget adherence
• Ensure all work is carried out to specific standards, building codes, guidelines, and regulations
• Oversee and supervisor construction project progress and provide reports on timeline, progress, and adjustments 
• Develop processes to improve performance and growth.
• Obtain building permits, licenses, and meet code regulations
• Manage material inventory and equipment
• Provide regular data reporting and analytics to leadership team as requested
• Able to build solid relationships with team members, vendors, and customers 

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• Construction Management, Building Science, Engineering Degree or work experience equivalent.
• 3-5 years+ proven work experience in construction as a project manager with technical knowledge, project management; administrative and construction processes
• 5+ years’ experience in residential or commercial construction field
• Must have valid driver’s license with reliable transportation to and from the job site to conduct regular site checks of work progress and ensure proper safety standards are being met
• Advanced in Microsoft Office applications and project management software
• Overall working knowledge of construction processes to identify issues as well as be able to develop resolution of the issues.
• Working knowledge of the construction contracts, permitting and project scheduling
• Ability to manage time effectively to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills 
• Project cost tracking, estimating, bidding and budget experience
• Strong leadership and management skills with ability to oversee multiple projects 

PREFERRED:

• Versed in a many different building types including multi-family residential
• PMP or equivalent certification a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to sit at a computer desk for long periods of time
• Clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately in-person and/or on the telephone

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Successful candidate will work up 40 – 45 hours per week during normal business hours of Monday – Friday, with occasional hours outside out of that range as business necessitates. Site visits and occasional travel required with this position Incumbent must have good organizational skills, be self-motivated, possess good time management skills and can communicate with people on all levels.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Most of this position is in a professio