Project Manager II

Our client, a commercial construction firm located in Cincinnati OH, has an immediate need for a Project Manager II. This is a full-time direct hire position.  

POSITION SUMMARY:
In the Project Manager II role, you are responsible for contributing to the overall safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects from initial budget through project closeout. 
 
Safety is a core value and Project Managers are expected to promote and exemplify safe work practices.  The Project Manager IIs are expected to work with team members in all levels of Project Management and Field Supervision to establish operational priorities and ensure a quality project. This position is expected to maintain positive and effective working relationships with both internal and external members of the Project Team and support departments.
 
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Management
•    Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs
•    Estimate, value engineer, and develop project budgets
•    Facilitate the subcontractor bid process to include processing, distribution, and tracking of all project bidding documentation
•    Ability to utilize software programs and templates to process, distribute, and track all project documentation
•    Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout; develop and negotiate subcontracts
•    Plan and schedule projects
•    Manage jobs in progress including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, documentation, and ensuring quality and safety on every job
•    Manage project costs through the ongoing evaluation of labor, material, and equipment; continue to forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures, and profits through project completion
•    Perform project closeout
•    Capable of managing single projects in the $5 Million to $20 Million range or multiple small projects in various stages of construction.
•    Build a conceptual schedule and budget
•    Ability to value engineer
•    Present clearly and professionally to owners during the bidding process
•    Manage more complex, increasingly difficult, and larger projects
•    Collaborate with Field Supervision to ensure smooth project execution
 
Leadership
•    Provide leadership through building relationships, motivating others, providing clear direction, and cooperative teamwork
•    Communicate effectively; both written and verbal
•    Provide training and serve as a mentor to less experienced personnel
 
Business Development
•    Interact with clients and potential clients to identify and pursue potential work
•    Prepare and participate in client presentations and project interviews
•    Negotiate and secure new business
•    Build relationships with owners/architects/developers beyond current project
•    Develop leads and be active in industry organizations
•    Actively develop client relationships to sustain project and future work
 
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
 
•    B.S. in Construction, Engineering, or related area of study is preferred
•    9+ years' experience
•    Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across all areas of the organization
•    Warehouse, Healthcare, K-12, and Higher Education construction experience is desired
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills
•    A collaborative approach to leading successful projects
•    Self motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
•    Detail oriented