Project Manager (Residential Construction)

As the name suggests, you oversee projects from initiation to close, making sure the work gets done efficiently and satisfactorily. As team leaders with day-to-day schedules that are constantly changing, a static project manager job description would be hard to come by. Days can be filled with planning the project process, creating a budget, managing a team, or communicating with clients. Every company strives to keep costs down without lowering standards, and Project Managers help make this possible.

Every project starts as an idea. It’s a Project Manager’s job to work with internal stakeholders and external clients to define that concept and create a process to bring it to fruition. This includes setting and managing client expectations, developing a detailed project plan, defining the scope of the project, and assigning team members, third party vendor, and subcontractors to specific tasks.

Project Managers are accountable for every aspect of the project, including leading a team capable of meeting or exceeding client expectations for their vision. Successful Project Managers assemble and manage these individuals to make a fine-tuned project machine. If the team needs guidance, training, or coaching, it’s a Project Manager’s responsibility to set them up for success.

To build and maintain a dynamic team mentality, a Project Manager must be able to keep open and honest communication, form working relationships, and motivate anyone who needs it.

Organization, communication, and effective execution are a big part of a Project Manager’s job. From creating an accurate timeline of project completion to ensuring tasks are finished within the confines of the assignment, the Project Manager must remain aware of how the project is always progressing. The Project Manager also anticipates delays that may occur on the client side and apprises the team of any changes in the client’s needs.

During every project, issues arise that need to be resolved. The Project Manager is the first person who clients and team members turn to when something goes wrong, so it is in these professionals’ best interest to anticipate any potential hiccups before they happen. Adaptability and problem solving are key to keeping control of a project.

One issue that project managers need to have a plan for is change or expansion in a project’s deliverables throughout a project. This usually occurs when the scope of a project wasn’t properly defined from the start, and it can seriously affect the timeline and budget.

Budget management is another primary Project Manager duty. These professionals make sure that the project gets done without excessive spending. A good Project Manager should master the art of cost efficiency.

Project managers also must be transparent and realistic about the cost, so clients are aware from the beginning how much they are likely to spend.

Project Managers have the closest relationship with clients of anyone who works on a project. Because of this, it is important that they keep open lines of communication for updates and feedback. If any issues or changes arise in the timeline of a project, for example, the Project Manager is charged with keeping the client up to date.

After a project is finished, the Project Manager is responsible for evaluating its efficiency and effectiveness. With the data they’ve tracked throughout the process, they can begin to identify shortcomings and plan for ways to fix similar issues in the future. This is also an opportunity to highlight what went right.

At Superior, Project Managers are also responsible to operate as Estimators. In this capacity, you will use an in-house proprietary Estimation and Project Management application to quote necessary repairs at properties, receive approval or denial of items the client wants performed, and assign to technicians and other vendor partners. All Project Managers will be trained and tested as Estimators before proceeding to Project Management training to ensure seamless projects from quote to completion without changing hands, thereby eliminating handoff or communication issues within a project.

Because Project Manager responsibilities are abundant, a broad range of skills is helpful in propelling them through the process, including:

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Budget Management
• Clear Communication
• Creativity
• Decisiveness
• Delegation
• Forecasting
• Leadership
• Management
• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinking
• Stress Management

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management OR 3+ years’ applicable experience in residential construction/property management
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills