Work hard, have fun! At Cerris Builders, our culture is built on hard work - but while enjoying ourselves in the process. Our family of construction companies prides itself on our almost 90 year history, our 100% employee ownership structure, our competitive pay and benefits... But what we pride ourselves most in is our people. We truly believe that our people are our greatest asset, and that's why we place a heavy emphasis on recruiting, training, and retaining the best and brightest talent in the industry. Are you ready to become a part of the Cerris Builders family?
Nature of Work
Provides overall management for a project or assists senior management on projects; manages a field staff, contract documents, subcontractor performance, vendor compliance, budgets, costs, safety, profitability, and statutory and legal compliance; maintains constructive relationships and communicate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, inspectors, community officials and company staff
Essential Responsibilities
Directs project staff to ensure projects are completed per contract documents and schedule
Coordinates and communicates with owners, vendors, crews, subcontractors, architects, and suppliers to facilitate timely project completion
Has accountability for all project management documentation that may include schedules, material purchases, cost management, progress charts, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, jobsite controls, tracking reports, etc.
Negotiates procurement of all scopes of work and draft subcontract and purchase order agreements
Manages and directs subcontractor activities alongside Superintendent to ensure expectations of contract documents are met
Responsible for the establishment and coordination of overall project schedule alongside Superintendent
Responsible for managing cost control and forecasting of project labor, material, subcontractors, and equipment
Prepares, manages, and negotiates both subcontractor and owner change orders
Organizes, participates, and leads various project meetings • Assists project team in providing a safe work environment, as well as complying with all statutory and regulatory requirements
Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization
In addition to the above responsibilities, this position will be responsible for the following:
Performs detailed financial review and analysis of project budgets, and prepares monthly projections as a part of project review and business planning processes
Conducts pre-construction reviews including design, estimate review and contract documents. Develops purchasing strategies and schedules
Visits project sites to monitor progress, maintains relationships, and verifies quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
Maintains client relationships and assists in development of new business
Qualifications
Ability to lead, collaborate with, and function well within a team-oriented environment
Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents
Knowledge of general construction practices and principles
Knowledge of accounting principles as it relates to construction
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency in project management, accounting, and scheduling software
Experience with supervising or managing direct reports is strongly preferred, but not required
Ability to prepare and present presentations related to overall construction progress
Ability to travel to various jobsites to meet project demands preferred
Education
A minimum of a bachelor's degree from a four-year college, university, or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more of related work experience preferred
Will have supervisory responsibilities
Physical Demands
Physical demands for this position are moderate. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be walking, standing, bending or carrying of items (25-50 pounds) such as plan documents, papers, books, parts, etc. There may be times of physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, climbing or similar activities. The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity. Requires a good ability to see, hear, and speak
Working Environment
Standard project site environment may include machinery, parts and chemicals; may require protective gear.
Cerris and its subsidiary companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA