Corporate Construction Manager jobs in Houma, LA

PROJECT MANAGER

Hopkins Construction & Maintenance seeks to hire experienced, qualified, and skilled Project Manager in Central/South Mississippi and Louisiana. Local travel required.

Summary:

To provide management oversight for all phases of commercial construction projects, including coordinating employees, subcontractors, material and equipment; ensuring that specifications are being followed; work is proceeding with quality; schedule adherence and cost tracking. The Project Manager should have a strong understanding of construction methods and an eye for construction details. Field supervision experience is required.

Project Management:

• Develops a cost-effective plan and schedule for completion of project(s) following a logical pattern for utilization of resources.
• Minimizes exposure and risk.
• Coordinates work of subcontractors working on various phases of multiple projects.
• Oversees performance of all trade contractors and reviews architectural and engineering drawings to make sure that all specifications and regulations are being followed.
• Is responsible for proper administration of construction contracts and for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses.
• Supervises assistant managers and superintendents, reviews their reports, checks on any reported difficulties, identifies and corrects deficiencies in general, any safety violations or other reported deficiencies.
• Tracks and controls construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion of projects within budget and on schedule.
• Reports to owner, architects and portfolio managers on progress and any necessary modifications of plans and specs.
• Manages day to day operational and tactical aspects of multiple construction projects in a supervisory role.
• Manages day to day client interactions and expectations, directly or in a supervisory role.
• Accurately tracks project costs and maintains strict adherence to the budget.
• Generates and issues regular internal and external project reporting.
• Proactively identifies changes in project scope and ensures appropriate measures are taken
• Predicts changes in scope and revenue.
• Administers Submittal Review process between Subcontractors/Suppliers and the design team.

Project Knowledge:

• Has a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned
• Ensures adequate subcontractor coverage and pursues new subcontract and vendor relationships
• Understands the size/scope of project(s) and corresponding subcontractor or supplier capability to perform

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Personnel management experience required
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Excellent computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft Office Products
• Extensive knowledge of industry practices, procedures and market trends
• Detail oriented and capable of managing priorities
• Dispute Resolution
• Financial and Job Cost Accounting Knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people who need to cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency

Education and/or Experience:

Minimum of (5) five years of verifiable experience. Experience in all types of commercial construction management and estimating. A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar field is preferred. Experience and a high degree of competency may offset some degree requirements.

Working Conditions:

• Work in an office and field environment
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds
• Must be able to sustain posture in a seated position for prolong periods of time
• Extended hours may be required to meet project deadlines
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other business machines
• Job Type: Full-time

Our company offers health insurance, paid holiday and PTO. If you possess the skills described above and desire to work in a positive, team-oriented environment, please submit your resume with a brief cover letter describing your professional background and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer | www.ChooseHopkins.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Application Question(s):

• Please provide preferred salary range for this position.

Experience:

• Commercial Project Management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person