Project Manager

Project Manager

Responsible for planning, directing, budgeting, and coordinating activities related to the management of assigned projects. Project Manager is “Project Leader” that assumes full responsibility for project’s financial performance, and is responsible for managing GGC’s vision and goals to the entire project team.

 Pre-Construction / Assigned Project Start Up

  • Review construction documents, schedule, and scope of work with the estimator.  Participate in project “turnover” meeting with assigned Preconstruction lead to gain understanding of project scope, budget, etc.
  • Ensure that a notice to proceed and/or Subcontract Agreement has been received prior to the commencement of work.  
  • Read and understand the terms of the Subcontract Agreement.
  • Ensure all required copies of the construction documents are printed and set up for field use, including posting of all pertinent project documentation on digital project management platform.
  • Assist and review the project estimate converting into budget.
  • Inform Payroll Management and Safety Management of any exceptions or special activities in burden, phase and cost codes, and/or requirement for certified payroll or CCIP tracking.
  • Develop a Schedule of Values that captures positive cash flow.
  • Ensure that an electronic job book is prepared for office and field use per company requirements.
  • Ensure that all Safety Manuals are submitted including project specific MSDS.
  • Generate, submit and track RFI’s as needed from review, Superintendent, and Field Engineer.
  • Generate construction schedule in cooperation with the Superintendent.
  • Generate construction logistics plan in cooperation with the Superintendent.
  • Solicit price quotes for necessary material and equipment.
  • Review project specifications and identify submittal requirements.
  • Generate, submit, and track the required submittals.
  • Issue purchase orders / subcontracts to all vendors and ensure that all required documentation is on file.  This will be coordinated with Nicole.
  • Ensure that all required information is given to scheduled labor force for their project review (scope of work, pages with take-off, and pricing).
  • Issue the task order with the planned labor force prior to any work starting in the field.
  • Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems within pre-existing procedures and ensure that the system is applicable to the specific project being managed, and all participants are aware of their roles within the system and procedures.
  • Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.

Construction Execution

  • Communicate daily with Superintendent and field personnel as required.
  • Review job cost status reports with Superintendents weekly.
  • Communicate changes and revisions to Superintendents and ensure that the most current construction documents are being utilized in the field.
  • Identify and price scope revisions and delays on assigned projects with proper documentation. Preconstruction should only assist on pricing exercises over $75K or require special complexities.  Senior Management can assist on determining whether preconstruction assists with any pricing.
  • Monitor and track pending change order requests.  PM is responsible to proactively lead communication with clients, ensuring GGC is not at risk for performing work prior to approval.  
  • Prepare, organize, and maintain records to document activities on a daily basis and provide reports to senior management.
  • In conjunction with the Superintendent, identify and coordinate project material and equipment requirements and the sequencing of the material/equipment procurement.
  • Prepare monthly applications for payment that captures optimum cash flow.  Applications shall be submitted prior to the due date stipulated in the subcontract and the contractor’s Project Manager.
  • Completely understand and manage the contracted scope of work.
  • Completely understand the specifications and ensure that they are adhered to.
  • Review and approve/revise all project specific invoices weekly.
  • Attend and be prepared at the weekly PM staff meetings.
  • Review with Superintendent (prepared by Superintendent) the 7- Day Look Ahead and ensure that it is done on a regular interval.
  • Ensure that all quality, safety, and production goals are adhered to and met.
  • Safety.  Ensure that our projects are being run safely and in accordance with our company’s safety plan and Safety Director (Marcus Scott).  Communicate questions / concerns to Marcus Scott and/or Senior Management.
  • Proactively review (and take corrective action if necessary with Senior Management) the Superintendent’s effectiveness in organizing resources and activities to deal with short-term concerns and manage the cost impact of this.
  • Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, and contractors to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and potential problems.
  • Follow up in writing with all clients/contractors’ conversations and/or agreements as needed.
  • Keep Senior Management informed and aware of progress of projects and indicate various solutions to any potential issues and manage the cost savings or impact of this.
  • Be knowledgeable at all times as to what is in place and what is remaining to install and the cost associated with this work.
  • Financial Reporting – Prepare and finalize all monthly financial reporting on assigned projects for monthly review with Senior Management and Owners.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Understand all company processes, cost control and tracking systems as well as company policies as they pertain to the project management role.
  • Improve existing and develop new client relationships through social interaction and networking.  Build relationships with client personnel, maintaining GGC’s vision for being a trusted partner to our clients.