Project Manager 1

Job Responsibilities

Business Development

• Invests time learning the industry and who the players are, including customers and competitors
• Effectively communicates Marek’s market position and strengths
• Builds rapport quickly with new contacts and begins building credibility and a network of customer contacts
• Represents Marek positively in the market 
• Participates in customer meetings, may be alongside a more senior Marek representative 
• Exhibits enthusiasm to engage with customers and a willingness to initiate contact       

Cost Estimating

• Learns Marek’s estimating tools, technology and approach as it relates to estimating and pricing change orders
• Estimates and provides pricing for work orders and change orders
• Develops base foundation of product knowledge, market structure and conditions, and drawings and specifications as they relate to estimating and pricing changes, etc.

Project Management

• Partners with field leaders and customer to assist in planning pre-job, including identifying and resolving potential scope, schedule, sequence, contract, budget, safety, material staging or manpower issues, and developing appropriate internal cost code structure 
• Proactively asks questions when he or she does not understand construction documents
• Develops a fair and achievable budget for labor, material and equipment and provides the budget in a timely manner, before the job starts
• Submits RFIs, prices work order or change orders and creates submittals
• Solicits competitive proposals and buyout of materials, vendors and subcontractors
• Responds quickly to requests and queries from both Marek field leaders and the customer 
• Engages in regularly scheduled production look-ahead meetings
• Ensures timely and effective billing and collections
• Works side-by-side with Marek field leadership and the customer to manage ongoing labor and material costs and beat the budget
• Effectively utilizes cost reporting to keep score
• Is regularly present on the job to support Marek field team and effectively navigate safety, cost and quality-impact issues 
• Captures, organizes and maintains project documentation to mediate potential risk of back charges
• Provides feedback throughout the lifecycle of the project to estimators to improve future estimates and bids

Safety Leadership

• Understands and articulates Marek’s safety program
• Attends tool box talks and stretch and flex on the jobsite
• Actively seeks to increase personal knowledge and understanding of safety by walking the job with Marek field, PM or safety leaders
• Promotes safe work practices
• Prioritizes safety for Marek employees and those impacted by our work

Experience and Education

Experience

• Exposure to or experience in commercial construction industry managing projects, preferably in general contracting or drywall and interiors, is a plus
• Field experience a plus

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field of study or High School Diploma/GED with equivalent work experience

Skills

• Knowledge of construction practices and project management methods
• Strong relationship building skills
• Strong numerical and reasoning skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products; specifically Outlook, Word and Excel
• Experience or exposure to estimating, scheduling and/or project management technology a plus (Quick Bid, On-Screen Take-Off, project management and blueprint collaboration software such as Bluebeam, PlanGrid, etc.)

Working Conditions

• Will work in a variety of conditions:  in the office, out in the field visiting potential or active construction jobsites, and out at customer meetings, industry events, etc.

Scope and Leadership

Scope of Responsibility

• Capable of managing less complex projects, generally of a smaller dollar value, and/or assisting a more senior Project Manager on a larger project.
• Typically acts under the guidance of a more experienced Project Manager or Manager.

Sphere of Influence

• Initially a limited sphere of influence.  Focused on building relationships and credibility.
• Building a sphere of influence to include interaction with internal Marek team(s), Estimating Technical Support, Customer Service and Sales Representative(s), various GC Estimator(s), Project Manager(s), Field Supervisor(s), Architect(s) and Designer(s).

Leadership

• Work Leadership/Indirect Supervision:  None initially.  Builds the capability to lead and influence others indirectly.      Develops work leadership skills as it relates to the project team.
• Direct Reports:  None.

Core Values

• Honesty: Possesses the highest level of integrity, honesty, compassion, and personal and professional values. Takes stands based on principles and values despite personal or professional risks.

• Learner: Seeks opportunities for continuous learning as well as professional and personal growth. Approaches people and situations with curiosity. Open to new or different ideas. Applies lessons learned and new concepts to improve self or work product.

• Respect for others: Treats others with dignity and respect. Generates positive attitudes and develops effective relationships with team members within and across functions at every level. 

• Work Ethic: Committed to the highest standards with each project. Has a systematic, effective and efficient approach to work that results in the best work each and every time. Produces high quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner and is committed to deliver agreed upon outcomes. Demonstrates initiative and sound judgement.

• Safety: Believes the safety of people and our environment is paramount and acts accordingly. Approaches work with the mindset that all injuries are preventable. Take personal responsibility for safety and encourages others to be safe and acts as a team player to call out unsafe work practices and educate others, regardless of their role.