Role Description
Talented, self-motivated project manager with strong interpersonal and technical skills for an owner’s representative project management firm located in Charleston area. Must be able to work with little supervision in a fast paced, lean company. Projects are located in the Greater Charleston, South Carolina area. This position is a hybrid role and includes a minimum of 3 days onsite with up to 2 days working from home, weekly.
Education + Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or closely related field.
- 2-5 years experience in the building design/construction and/or engineering field.
- Experience managing the following type of projects: Healthcare/Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences
- Experience managing multiple projects as an Owner’s Representative or other design/construction professional. Managing the approved scope, budget and schedule are of utmost importance.
- History of working on IPD, Design Build, and CMAR project delivery methods is highly desired
Qualifications
- Self-motivated project manager who can work with little supervision. Exceptional judgement and demonstrates ability to self-manage, think strategically and deliver tactfully.
- Strong interpersonal skills in working with diverse groups of people and building partnerships.
- Effective communicator, written and oral, capable of addressing large audiences, and effectively manage project teams and end users.
- Ability to prioritize tasks to provide a high level of service.
- Understands and is knowledgeable about design and construction project roles and project progression.
- Experience user for the following software: Microsoft SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, Excel, MS Project, Bluebeam. Use of Project management software such as Procore, Kahua, E-Builder or Project Insight a plus.
- Willing to travel 2-3 hours to project sites when necessary.
- Working knowledge of ISPE Guidance Documents or current knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory expectations for lab construction.
PM Responsibilities
- Act as an Owner’s Representative and consult with the Owner/Manager, the design and construction teams throughout all phases of the project.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with all project stakeholders including community groups, government agencies, and other vendors.
- Communicate daily with the client and project team.
- Assist in the development of bid packages and the evaluation of contractor proposals.
- Understand and assist in the negotiation of contracts of all parties to the project.
- Lead the Design Team consisting of the Architect, Engineers, Equipment Planner and other consultants.
- Provide day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team.
- Prepare and distribute meeting notes to the project team.
- Lead the Construction Team on behalf of the owner.
- Develop, track, update, forecast and modify the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project.
- Review and track all contracts, invoices, and payments to all contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors.
- Review and approve all invoices and change orders associated with the project.
- Coordination of FF&E, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget
- Coordination project close-out and turn-over activities.
- Prepare Monthly Reports to Owner.
- Assist in plan reviews and inspections with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
- Organize and maintain electronic and any paper files for all aspects of project documentation, including all financial documents, schedules, contracts, RFIs, correspondence, etc.
- Act as a single point of contact of information regarding project status.
- Evaluate, advise, and assist in resolving disputes and claims.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including development and maintenance of risk logs.
- Coordinate and manage the project commissioning process with contracted vendor.
- Assist and help manage/coordinate move and occupancy activities.
- Reports to project executive or principal.
