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Full Time
11/12/2024
Pittsburgh, PA 15106
(44.6 miles)
BluSky Restoration wants to hire YOU as a constructionProject Manager for our Pittsburgh office. This position has a starting salary of$65,000 to $105,000and a commission potential of$30,000 to $60,000, depending on experience!What does a Construction Restoration Project Manager do They fix broken buildings!Whether it's a broken pipe, or a major storm, when people have an emergency, they turn to us. That's where YOU come in - you'll be responding to emergencies and restoring the lives of our customers. At BluSky, our core values are Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and, most of all,FUN!We are a culture of family.BRIEF DESCRIPTION:BluSky's construction division Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of all assigned construction projects, including but not limited to, customer service and communication, vendor selection and buyout, materials procurement, scheduling, budgeting and financial reporting, proactive safety compliance, and quality control. The Project Manager is also responsible for working closely with project stakeholders throughout the process to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. The Project Manager will be required to be on an On-Call Team, and there will be some night and weekend work requirements.PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Field ManagementBuild rapport with project stakeholders and instill confidence in your PM abilities.Perform all contracted scopes per Best Practices.Ensure all work is properly contracted/subcontracted.Obtain building permits as required and follow all government guidelines for each permit and project.Adhere to all OSHA and environmental regulations.Assist the Project Director with change orders.Manage site personnel and subcontractors. Drive safety, quality, and productivity in the field.Perform buyout, submittal process, quality control, safety compliance, scheduling, and closeout successfully.Ensure the highest level of customer communication and customer service.Ensure an exceptional customer experience.Ensure project work meets the highest standards of workmanship based on industry standards.All other duties or projects as assigned.Office ManagementEnsure all subcontractors are working under a proper subcontract agreement, per Best Practices.Approve or reject invoices as appropriate, with proper communication with your project team.Properly project, record, and maintain all project costs on budget worksheets.Provide Daily and/or Weekly reporting to the project team and customer, including pictures.Meet or improve upon revenue and profit margin goals as defined by BluSkyCreate, update, and present project schedules to customers, the Project Director, and the VP weekly.Responsible for directing, mentoring, and training junior-level team members.Professionally represent BluSky on emergency on-call management rotation.Track change orders and all extras on projects via signed change order forms and budget updates.QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:Required: 5+ years of full-time construction project management experience.Required: Expert in construction project management, financials, processes, and administration.Required: Strong business ethics, integrity, and ability to perform in highly autonomous environments.Required: Strong writing and oral communication skills.Required: Strong computer and technology skills.Required: Ability to communicate effectively with all project stakeholders and local officials.Preferred: OSHA 10 or 30, CPR and First Aid certifications.Preferred: Construction of multi-family, hotel, and multi-building facility experience.Preferred: Fluent in English and Spanish.EDUCATION:Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.TRAVEL:The Project manager will be required to travel as the workload demands. Some out-of-area and overnight travel should be expected.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is typical of construction (heavy equipment, saws, drills, hammers, etc.)The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is required to regularly move and walk around the construction site and occasionally use tools to complete minor tasks.COMPENSATION:BluSky offers a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: a matching 401(k) plan, health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, disability, laptop, smartphone, and corporate apparel allowance.BluSky also offers extended benefits such as: Employee Assistance Program, Accident & Critical Illness Coverage, LegalShield, Professional Development, Paid Referral Program, and more.Refer to the Project Manager/Superintendent Best Practice BluSky Best Practices - Project Manager and Superintendent Compensation Best Practice.pdf - All Documents (sharepoint.com)SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:This position has no direct reports.EEOC:BluSky is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. BluSky prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 or over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by Federal, State or local law.It is and will continue to be the policy of BluSky that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity based on their individual qualifications, performance, and potential without regard for any protected status, as required by state and federal law.
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