Design-Build Construction Project Manager

Job Title: Design-Build Construction Project Manager
Company: Janotta & Herner
Reports to: Vice President J&H
FLSA: Salary

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Position Summary:
The Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of all projects. This role includes managing both the design and construction phases, ensuring seamless collaboration between clients, designers, architects, engineers and subcontractors. The Project Manager will oversee project schedules, budgets, quality, and safety, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions:

1. Client Communication & Relationship Management:
   • Develop assigned clients and ensure their needs and expectations are met.
   • Plan and coordinate project requirements with Stakeholders.
   • Lead coordination & update meetings with Stakeholders.
   • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction to foster repeat business.
2. Project Planning & Coordination:
   • Collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers during the pre-design phase to define project scope, objectives, and timelines.
   • Coordinate with design teams to ensure the project is feasible and aligns with the client’s needs, project budget and building codes.
3. Team Management:
   • Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams, including architects, engineers, subcontractors, and construction team.
   • Conduct regular meetings with all stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment of project goals.
   • Provide all necessary documentation, submittals, guidance necessary for the project superintendent to successfully complete the project.
4. Estimating, Budget & Cost Management:
   • Provide comprehensive budgeting and estimating, including defining scopes of work, preparing estimates (including self-perform work), and reviewing subcontractor and supplier bids for completeness.
   • Manage project budgets, ensuring that costs are controlled, and projects are completed within the defined financial goals.
5. Schedule Management
   • Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
   • Monitor progress and address any delays, adjusting the schedule as needed to meet deadlines.
   • Communicate schedule updates to clients and stakeholders to manage expectations.
6. Quality Assurance & Compliance:
   • Ensure that all work meets industry standards, building codes, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
   • Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality and resolve any issues.
   • Ensure adherence to contractual obligations, and resolve any disputes or concerns related to project deliverables.
7. Risk Management:
   • Identify potential risks related to the project, including financial, operational or safety.
   • Address any unforeseen issues promptly and professionally.
8. Subcontractor & Vendor Management:
   • Solicit bids and negotiate contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.
   • Manage subcontractors, ensuring they are aligned with project objectives and timelines.
   • Monitor subcontractor performance to ensure work is completed according to quality and safety standards.
9. Safety & Environmental Compliance:
   • Coordinate with safety on job specific safety requirements.
   • Enforce Janotta & Herner safety policies and procedures.
   • Promote a safe working environment and address any safety issues that arise during construction.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering but can be substituted for experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-7 years of experience in project management, particularly in design-build construction projects.
• Skills:
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Estimating and Managing self-perform work.
  • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Excel, Bluebeam, OST, MS Project).
  • In-depth knowledge of construction processes, design-build methodologies, and relevant building codes.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong understanding of budgeting, cost control, and contract management.
• Certifications: Minimum 10-hour OSHA / 30-Hour OSHA Preferred.
• Ability: Knowledge of all facets of ground up Construction / Renovation.  Ability to manage and take responsibility for the success of projects up to $15 Million and / or multiple smaller projects.

Working Conditions:
This role involves working in an office environment. Fifty-hour work weeks are typical. Frequent visits to jobsites in various stages of construction are expected. Occasionally, flexibility in working hours will be needed based on events and business needs.

About the Company

JHI Group has two divisions, Janotta & Herner, and Firelands Fabrication.

Janotta & Herner is northern Ohio’s true design/build general contractor, headquarters in Monroeville Oh. Founded by an Architect and a Building Contractor in 1962, Janotta & Herner has embodied true Design Build Construction from the beginning. For more information, please navigate here.

Firelands Fabrication is a 72,000 SF steel fabrication shop located in New London, Oh. Firelands Fabrication is dedicated to meeting all our client’s structural and miscellaneous steel needs on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards in the industry. For more information, please navigate here.

Benefits Overview:
JHI Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with match
• HSA, FSA & Dependent Care FSA