Project Manager

In this position, you serve as the primary contact for clients during the construction phase of a project. You are responsible for delighting clients while ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and within scope.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction management oversight, including strengthening client relationships and managing project scope, schedule, budget, costs, deliverables and change orders for various construction and rehabilitation projects
• Coordinate and direct the work of trade contractors.
• Monitor project progress and quality
• Review RFIs, submittals and change orders
• Participate in project meetings and planning sessions
• Provide communication channels, such as owner reviews, to ensure requirements are met
• Mitigate risk to both Nexus and the client organization
• Monitor related issues such as safety, authorizations, and third-party coordination
• Provide select project management support, expertise, and documentation to Nexus as needed, including bids, project schedules, cost reports, and cash flow predictions
• Serve as a liaison for client, staff and construction management teams
• Address problems and challenges with urgency; collaborate with team Nexus as needed
• Apply learnings to improve communications and processes going forward
• Provide day-to-day coaching and direction for effective performance of project team
• Identify and support development opportunities for growth and improvement of team

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the building systems / operations field
• Strong understanding of scheduling and risk management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to translate technical jargon and project related information to meet client needs
• Demonstrated success in problem solving and delivering innovative solutions.
• Proven ability to operate with integrity and empathy, and build trust-based relationships
• Self-directed and highly organized in approach to work
• Able to hold self and others accountable to drive projects forward
• Strong computer skills with competency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam
• Experience reading and interpreting plans and specifications
• Demonstrated knowledge of codes and contract law
• General accounting knowledge and capacity
• Able to travel approximately 30-50% of the time and accommodate flexible scheduling

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification such as OSHA and CCM
• Safety training
• Procore proficiency
• Experience working with K-12 facilities, programs, and priorities