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We have an outstanding Contract position for aConstruction Project Manager. This position is 100% remote to the North Carolina area.

Pay: $32 to $52 an hour

The Construction Project Manager (PM) will serve in two primary functions. They will be accountable for developing, deploying, training, and supporting the Project Management Methodology for the corporation. Additionally, they will be assigned to lead large cross-functional teams in the deployment of enterprise-wide Construction projects and programs. This individual will be assigned to multiple projects as project manager, leading a matrix-managed team of teammates and vendors that deliver business solutions across the company.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Responsible for using best practice Project Management methods to create project plans to fit the stakeholders/customers' needs and deliver within budget on desired outcomes. Fully accountable for the result of the project, is the driver who holds the project together. The project manager leads the project with passion, as if it is their own business.

+ Working closely with the Customer, the PM is ultimately responsible for defining the project scope and objectives to ensure project members understand what is expected of them and what they should expect from one another. Acts as the owner's representative at construction meetings.

+ Prepares, maintains and submits clear & concise status reports and time recording/management reports. The Project Manager is accountable for tracking a project and discovering potential problems; identifying issues before they occur. The PM applies this proactive approach in routinely tracking the project members' progress against their project commitments. Prepares timely site visit reports on variances, and offers solutions for team approval. Review all applications for payment by contractors and recommend changes, if required , before submission for approval.

+ The Construction Project Manager is responsible for defining, teaching, and enforcing the use of good project management best practices. They have a broad and flexible toolkit of techniques, resolving complex, interdependent activities into tasks and sub-tasks that are documented, monitored and controlled. They adapt their approach to the context and constraints of each project, knowing that no "one size" can fit all the variety of projects. They are expected to always be improving upon their own and their teams' skills through lessons-learned reviews at project completion.

+ Has the knowledge, skills and experience to be able to recognize when problems surface or potential problems are looming. The Construction Project Manager is able to articulate problems, bring the right people together to solve problems and know when the problem has been properly addressed and closed-all this with the proper sense of urgency that the problem requires. Offer suggestions on less expensive material, and shorter lead time substitutions that can positively impact the project budget or schedule.

+ The Construction Project Manager recognizes that project success is directly related to satisfying the customer; therefore, customer involvement is essential to ensure that the right product is built. They communicate project status upward and to the Client. No significant project status leaves the boundaries of the project without PM approval. Review and provide feedback on the Contractor's Project Schedule, Schedule of Values, Submittal Schedule, and Equipment Matrix and list of proposed subcontractors. Help coordinate both internal and external resources in support of project goals.

+ Project Manager studies the lessons learned from prior projects and applies the most important lessons to the new project.

+ Communicates to all concerned parties project milestones, status updates, as well as any existing or potential customer escalation issues. Proactively follows escalation and change control processes. Has overall ownership of all management reports on a given engagement. The Construction and Project Manager establishes a project culture where escalations to resolve 'stagnant' problems are viewed as good business and not viewed as being personal.

+ The Construction Project Manager serves as a role model in promoting good working relationships across a project. Construction Project Manager will should cultivate the people skills needed to develop trust and communication among all of a project's stakeholders : its sponsors, those who will make use of the project's results, those who command the resources needed , and the project team members.

+ The Construction Project Manager ensures that scope creep, communications, and quality are carefully negotiated and managed. Participate in the bid processes , reviewing all construction documents before bidding to ensure minimum change orders.

+ The Construction Project Manager drives ownership of decisions to the level where the accountability of the decision must lie. A key result is that project members, with proper training and coaching, will almost always rise to the expectations placed on them.

+ The Construction Project Manager routinely engages in building consensus, developing contingency planning and providing recommended solutions.

+ The Construction Project Manager should maintain documents of the life of a project and share information, as necessary, with the team and management. Responsible for all project submittals

Basic Hiring Criteria:

+ A minimum Bachelor's Degree, 5+ years of project management experience in the construction of complex buildings and systems, PMP certification preferred.

+ Minimum five (5) years of experience in managing construction projects of all sizes.

+ Retail experience helpful.

+ Detailed knowledge of PMBOK and PM best practices.

+ Self-motivated, quick and assertive.

+ Extremely detail-oriented and organized.

+ Exceptional time management skills.

+ Excellent writing and communication skills.

+ Ability to develop project plans, manage individual deadlines and goals in MS project and other software tools.

+ Deep knowledge of project metrics, including gathering, reporting, trend analysis, creation, and metrics.

+ Ability to identify issues and problems, generate solutions and choose appropriate alternatives using basic root cause analysis.

+ Manage project scope by assessing requirements changes, determining and conveying impact on budget, time and risk.

+ Manage client expectations, anticipate operational and tactical risks and tracks them. Clarify, identify, and track requirements and issues , remove barriers , resolve minor project issues and escalate to the immediate manager where required.

+ Proficient in MS Office applications, MS Project, VISIO ; familiar with CAD and CAFM systems and other drawing documentation tools.

+ Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving ability. Proven record of successful construction project administration a variety of construction projects. Must be able to read and interpret construction documents and specifications.

+ Ability to perform work effectively and efficiently with little to no supervision. Demonstrates ability to work independently while having a strong commitment to team orientation.

+ Exhibit adaptability in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance