CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

The Construction Project Manager oversees railway projects across sites, manages project plans, and evaluates proposals for budget and schedule alignment. They ensure positive customer experiences through effective resource allocation and expert estimation for cost-efficient project execution, leveraging expertise in general construction for informed decision-making.

An Overview of Construction Project Manager Job Description Responsibilities and Qualifications

1. The role of the Construction Project Manager entails coordinating, delegating tasks, and overseeing the team to achieve project goals and meet deadlines. They collaborate with the Project Director to evaluate, comprehend, and implement the Scope of Work effectively.

Construction Project Manager Duties and Roles:
  • Reconcile budget with SOW to determine its validity based on actual conditions
  • Adjust the project budget as necessary based on actual costs
  • Prepare project schedule and delegate work appropriately to meet project expectations and budget
  • Notify the appropriate parties when there is a risk of a project not meeting outlined expectations and/or deadlines
  • Request, review and approve proposals from subcontractors to perform work
  • Evaluate the need for change orders and communicate to appropriate parties
  • Arrange for permits as needed
  • Create reports, documentation, and other related administrative documents
  • Manage and support Project Supervisors
  • Ensure all company, state, and federal policies, procedures, and regulations are being followed at all times

Construction Project Manager Qualifications and Requirements:
  • Experience in construction project management
  • Previous experience in water, flood, fire, smoke, mold, and asbestos remediation preferred
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work
  • Well-versed in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook
  • Working knowledge of local, state, and federal code application
  • Knowledge of industry policies and procedures
  • Prior experience with project cost control and budgeting
  • Ability to set and monitor goals as well as maintain authority
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Outstanding problem-solving ability
  • Ability to maintain high level of professionalism internally and externally

2. The Construction Project Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of railway projects across different sites. They are responsible for creating, updating, and distributing project-specific Project Management Plans, which include Health and Safety Plans and Quality Management Plans. Additionally, they evaluate project proposals and scopes of work to establish schedules, budget constraints, and project procedures, playing a role in contract negotiations.

Responsibilities of Construction Project Manager:

  • Conduct safety meetings and training programs to ensure safety requirements are met
  • Coordinate audits of quality management processes and procedures
  • Sustain continuous improvement for all processes
  • Establish work plan for large and complex projects, arrange for staffing for each phase of project, including subcontractor engagement
  • Coordinate project with activities of government regulatory or other government agencies
  • Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure progress remains on schedule and within prescribed budget.
  • Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans, as required
  • Prepare project reports for management, client, or others
  • Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems
  • Generate and/or approve purchase orders, invoices, credits; review timesheets
  • Attend job, principals, CM/Design coordination meetings, and most technical meetings
  • Oversee coordination of staging, and shutdown/start-up operations to ensure uninterrupted rail, yard or facility operations.
  • Develop and maintain client relations to ensure satisfaction
  • Interface with Key stakeholders and community public outreach programs, as needed
  • Gather/disseminate information and intelligence regarding potential upcoming pursuits
  • Participate in business development activities as required for existing and potential new clients, including general marketing, client meetings, and proposal development.
  • Willingness to temporarily relocate to different project sites


Requirements of Construction Project Manager:

  • College degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field
  • Demonstrated proficiency in project safety, scheduling (CPM scheduling, Primavera, Microsoft Project), staffing, cost estimating, risk management, quality management, and project/document controls
  • Ability to manage various levels and numbers of staff
  • Aptitude for communicating with owner/client staff, contractors, and sub-consultants. (Excellent English language skills, written and verbal, are essential.)
  • Commitment to and confirmed track record of safely delivering projects on time, under budget, and of the utmost quality
  • Dedication to project goals, client satisfaction, corporate aspirations, business development, growth objectives, staff development, and operational excellence
  • Coordinate project with activities of government regulatory or other government agencies
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license a plus
  • Familiarity with working inactive rail facilities is preferred

3. The Construction Project Manager plays a crucial role within the team, focusing on delivering positive customer experiences and achieving projects within budget and schedule. They allocate and oversee resources to ensure timely availability throughout the construction phase.

Construction Project Manager Responsibilities:

  • Oversee construction projects from beginning to end.
  • Manage the budget and estimate costs.
  • Determine the necessary equipment, materials, and manpower needed.
  • Ensure supplies and equipment are ordered and delivered according to schedule.
  • Prepare reports regarding the job status.
  • Resolve any problems that may arise.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
  • Plan construction operations.
  • Ensure all deadlines are met.
  • Keep all stakeholders aware of the progress of projects and prepare progress reports regularly.
  • Conduct site checks to monitor progress and quality standards. 


Construction Project Manager Qualifications:

  • Experience as a Project Manager in the residential construction industry.
  • Familiarity with construction management software preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of building products and construction processes.
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to juggle several high-priority tasks.
  • Demonstrated outstanding customer orientation using strong communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented, with a reputation for thorough process documentation and review.

4. The Construction Project Manager will operate within our Capital Materials Asphalt Division and will be tasked with supporting project managers and field managers. This includes overseeing project plans, timelines, schedules, material inventories, and budgets. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred for this role.

Construction Project Manager Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Will play an active role in the bid letting process to include gathering information on quarries, potential plant site locations, haul rates, etc.
  • Monitor asphalt material designs.
  • Maintain accurate project schedules that include a 4-week lookout while making adjustments and modifications to the schedule in real time.
  • Budget analysis of projects will be an essential function of this role. Reporting changes and status updates to the division manager.
  • Closely track and retain the meeting minutes with all key stakeholders and subcontractors for projects in order to provide proper documentation as necessary.
  • Work with company support functions (accounting, finance, IT, etc.) to ensure field metrics translate to readable data for ops manager(s).
  • Create a project manager calendar for the use of goal and objective tracking.
  • Create detailed reports and projections of projects that can translate progress to all parties involved.
  • Proven ability to track and analyze KPIs for areas of emphasis.
  • Research and recommend POA for mix costs based on comparisons/analysis.
  • Assess opportunities and risks through plan reviews and site visits.


Construction Project Manager Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Project Management, or closely related emphasis.
  • Experience with asphalt plant operations, construction management or closely related field. construction with estimating experience included.
  • Must possess a drive for results.
  • Self-motivating approach to daily, weekly, and annual goals.
  • Demonstrated ability to promote a safe work environment.
  • Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting stringent deadlines.
  • Problem solve and adjust to changing circumstances.

5. With limited oversight, the Construction Project Manager adeptly generates estimates for time, cost, materials, and labor across diverse construction projects. Individuals in this role play a crucial part in creating estimates essential for management's planning, organization, and scheduling efforts. They also prepare estimates to aid in vendor or subcontractor selection and carefully assess material and labor needs to optimize cost-efficient project execution. Advanced expertise in general construction encompassing carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and painting is essential for this position.

Construction Project Manager Functions:

  • Using specialized software, develop proposals estimates and request for change orders by analyzing drawings, scope of work descriptions, blueprints, and other documentation.
  • Work with vendors and prospective contractors to develop a basis for labor and material costs.
  • Make onsite job inspections to determine progress of work or any unusual conditions, compliance issues and complications.
  • Manage construction projects, and oversee progress and performance of staff and contractors while adhering to timelines and contract specifications.
  • Draft construction drawings and utility plans.
  • Attend meetings, conferences and training classes as necessary.
  • Research and recommend new products and gather data on projects to be entered into a database.
  • Respond to customer inquiries.
  • Prepare various management reports as necessary.


Construction Project Manager Qualifications:

  • Five years of general construction experience such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry and painting;
  • Knowledge of construction methods;
  • Knowledge of federal contracting requirements preferred;
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to make presentations and respond to inquiries by management, team, vendors and/or customers;
  • Human relation skills to build effective relationships with team and internal customers;
  • Intermediate to advanced computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software;
  • Knowledge of business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation;
  • Mathematical skills to include the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations;
  • Ability to establish priorities and solve a wide range of business problems;
  • Demonstrated customer service, common sense, problem solving and analytical skills;
  • Flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time.

6. The Construction Project Manager assumes responsibility for scoping, estimating, sourcing, project controls, cost tracking, and scheduling activities pertinent to competitive bidding processes such as RFQs/RFPs. A key aspect of this role involves developing comprehensive proposals or responses to quotations, with a strong emphasis on meeting all requirements outlined in RFP/RFQ documents without overlooking any crucial details. Furthermore, the Project Manager serves as the custodian of all project-related references, quotations, and bid documents, ensuring thorough documentation of scoping, scheduling, and cost assumptions upon project award. From project initiation to completion, the Construction Project Manager is tasked with setting up projects and overseeing project controls, encompassing cost tracking, project documentation, site surveys, and fulfilling government-required submittals and permits, among other responsibilities.

Construction Project Manager Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Reviews and interprets bid documents as necessary to competitively bid and respond to RFPs/RFQs. 
  • Completes site bid walks or surveys and scoping assignments at a frequency and on a schedule that maximizes the total available time that the company has to develop and bid an opportunity
  • Collects written and photographic records of information obtained during site visits to enable others to help with bidding activities
  • Establishes and prioritizes daily work activities and hours of work to always meet bid deadlines and provides immediate and direct feedback if a deadline and or assignment cannot be met or undertaken Complies with the Company established bid tracking systems/procedures and provides input to the historical bid database
  • Follows up as directed with bid loss information
  • Ensures that all parties (Business Development, Operations and Health & Safety) are included throughout the bid process via email and phone communication
  • Participates in and prepares responses to all aspects of any sized RFQ
  • Participates as the primary estimator or assumes the proposal manager role on major proposals as directed Helps Project Superintendent/Supervisors by maintaining and providing a vendor database to help sourcing materials, supplies, T&D, and heavy equipment services, to include infrequent purchasing assistance
  • Maintains, as required, the necessary "after hours" communication devices Fills the role of Project Manager
  • Helps, as needed on a project specific basis, supervisory staff in the area procure any requested services such as transportation and disposal services.
  • Completes other tasks as assigned.
  • Coordinates with clients and in-house administrative personnel on contracts and purchase orders Sets up projects and performs coordination with operations to complete.
  • Performs project controls including but not limited to cost tracking, submittal preparation, coordination with operations, communication with clients, change order preparation and invoicing.


Construction Project Manager Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Current driver's license required with the ability to obtain a TWIC Card and pass necessary client required background checks.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Project.
  • Strong organization skills, able to multitask and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Neat, clean, and professional appearance.

7. The Construction Project Manager will include walking new properties and creating a construction plan, compiling bids from subcontractors, stopping by job sites to check on work, managing construction schedules and budgets, and coordinating final walk-throughs. Job seekers should be team players who always strive for the highest level of quality and have excellent communication skills. Our mission is to work for the common good by helping people, providing homes, and improving communities!

Construction Project Manager Roles:

  • Manage and coordinate between contractors, project engineers, and design team with all aspects of the construction project and the daily schedule of the project to ensure the build is progressing as planned
  • Coordinate on-site material deliveries, prepare materials for returns, fill out purchase orders, remove debris, and handle waste removal properly
  • Keep detailed records of job changes and a daily log of job site updates to track construction progress
  • Ensure maintenance of a clean job site, watering the yard as needed to create a good exterior appearance
  • Participate in constructions planning process to ensure the project will be completed ahead of schedule
  • Find and cultivate relationships with new subcontractors and specialists to work on our projects


Construction Project Manager Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Fluent Spanish speaker
  • Work experience as a project manager
  • Carry a valid driver's license and a clean driving record and reliable transportation
  • Construction knowledge is required
  • Attention to detail and organized
  • History of professionalism, being a team player, adhering to project schedules, regular attendance at work, and a strong work ethic

8. The Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing various aspects of a project such as planning, procurement, labor, supervision, personnel, costs, safety, and quality assurance. They must thoroughly understand project plans, specifications, site conditions, estimates, and contracts to ensure smooth project execution. The Project Manager plans tasks in advance to resolve conflicts and coordinate material deliveries. They work closely with the Superintendent to assess subcontractors' capabilities and ensure compliance with project requirements and schedules.

Construction Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with Preconstruction
  • Participate in the development of bidding strategy and bid package breakdown.
  • Develop proper scopes of work for each bid package.
  • Prior to award, review proposals to verify that the scope of material and/or subcontractor quotations is consistent with the work required, and approve awards.
  • Drives M/E/P coordination within 120 days
  • Establishes an emergency response system, including a crisis management plan and phone tree.
  • Develop a site utilization plan and determine, supervise and monitor project mobilization.
  • Develop and maintain overall construction schedule with Superintendent; Production of schedule is the responsibility of the Project Manager.
  • Develop monthly schedule updates and weekly look ahead schedules.
  • Establish job progress payment schedule of values and obtain Owner’s concurrence.
  • Prepare shop drawing schedule.
  • Works with the Superintendent to prepare the procurement schedule.
  • Review the list of bidders prepared by Purchasing and approve for invitation of bids.
  • Review and monitor the badging process.
  • Review all field requisitions and purchase orders to exercise control over all expenditures.
  • Record and evaluate all changes in the work (from any source) and obtain Owner’s change orders.
  • Review and supervise the job cost control system.
  • Set up job cost budgets and take responsibility for the bottom line.
  • Develop monthly updates of the cost report, including forecasting of cost to complete.
  • Set up and run quarterly cost meetings with management.
  • Coordinate with the Superintendent to establish adequate controls for reducing tool and materials loss.
  • Review and supervise all safety precautions against personal injury, property damage and public liability.
  • Coordinate compliance with safety program requirements with the Superintendent.
  • Hold regular coordinating meetings with field supervisors, subcontractors, and the Owner and architect.
  • These meetings include: Owner Meetings, Subcontractor Coordinator Meetings, M/E/P Coordination Meetings and Cost Review Meetings
  • Determine, prepare, and submit approved monthly progress payment requisition.
  • Review and approve monthly subcontractor requisitions and material invoices and cost appropriately to the Project.
  • Prepare and submit the “Monthly Report” to the Project Executive.
  • Process back charges and internal change orders on a monthly basis.
  • Monitor all union labor forces and initiate such steps as will insure labor harmony and insure the settlement of any disputes that may arise.
  • Coordinates with the project team for weekend site coverage.
  • Organize and maintain a quality assurance program for the life of the project.
  • Delegate any other duties that may be required to pursue the project to a successful completion.
  • Attend monthly meetings with Accounting to confirm that project costing is accurate.


Construction Project Manager Qualifications and Requirements:

  • B.S. degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management
  • Experience in new, ground-up work in the multi-family, assisted living and/or hotel markets
  • 30 hour OSHA training o Knowledge of advanced functions of Word, Excel, Outlook and other web-based applications
  • Proficiency or working knowledge of Spectrum, Plan Grid & P6 a plus