CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
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Construction Project Manager (Albany, NY / Full-Time)

Laland Baptiste, LLC is a certified minority and woman owned construction management and consulting firm. Laland Baptiste provides innovative and professional services throughout allphases of the construction life cycle. We pride ourselves as being loyal and reliable to our customers, clients, and our greatest assets, our people. Laland Baptiste is dedicated to providing unparalleled services throughout the construction life cycle. These services include Construction Management, Program Management, Owners Representation, Resident Engineering, Inspection, Preconstruction Consulting, Change Order Review, Value Engineering, Administration Assistance, Document Control and Staff Augmentation.

Our clients include NYS Office of General Services, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, NYC Health + Hospitals, State University of New York, NYC Department of Design and Construction, NYC Parks & Recreation, NYC School Construction Authority, NYC Economic Development Corporation, Battery Park City Authority, and NYS Parks, Recreations and Historic Preservation.

Project Description:

The primary responsibility of this position requires the management of a large-scale multi-phase housing project for post undergraduate students and workforce in an out-of-state location with a total estimated cost of approximately $120 million. The expectation is that the candidate will report into Senior Management located in the Laland Baptiste Albany New York Office, however the position will entail a minimum of once-a-month travel to an out- of- state location with overnight stay required. The first phase of the project is currently in design with an anticipated construction duration of approximately 17 months. The second phase may run partially concurrent with the first phase however is expected to have a longer duration. Details on the project will only be shared with candidates selected for interview.

In addition to the above mentioned project, the selected candidate may be assigned other local project management responsibilities for smaller projects as time allows.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management plus 8 years of relevant construction industry experience with public and/or private projects.
• Student or workforce housing experience.
• CM at Risk project/contract experience.
• Prior experience working in an advisory capacity.
• OSHA 30.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Essential Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend plans, specifications, addenda, bid materials, contracts and related construction documents.
• Proficient in project scheduling and evaluation of critical path work items.
• Proficient in project cost management.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills.
• Ability to use project management software such as Procore.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency in PC applications, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and Bluebeam.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and/or participate in team endeavors.
• Demonstrated record of taking initiative.
• Demonstrated management skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.

Essential Functions:

• Establish regular lines of communication with the design team and contractor to evaluate the progress of the project.
• Communicate regularly with owner and report on project progress.
• Review and recommend payment contractor invoices.
• Review and recommend for execution any potential contract changes.
• Assist with dispute resolution as project circumstances dictate.
• Work with management, staff, clients, and contractors to manage all aspects of the project.
• Ensure the retention and maintenance of records and files consistent with policies.
• Efficiently manage assigned workload.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project records and reports. Input and manipulate data in applications and databases.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and clients to understand the project scope, evaluate construction tasks required, and to build, review and approve price proposals, and ensure the efficient flow of processes within the organization.
• Schedule, manage and/or attend project-specific meetings. Participate in program-related meetings as required.
• Read, interpret, and comprehend plans, specifications, reports, bid materials, contracts and other related documents. Recommend and evaluate approaches to resolving issues.
• Assist with monitoring of performance measures, goals, and objectives.
• Develop, prepare, and maintain various program-related reports, spreadsheets, logs, charts and/or databases.
• Work with appropriate parties on building commissioning and project close out.

Physical/Mental/Visual Demands:

Requires travel (approx. 10%) out-of-state. This travel will include overnight stays. Requires exposure to weather and temperature extremes, loud noises, heights (climbing ladders, scaffolding, etc.) and other work-safety hazards (chemicals, fumes, etc.) of a construction site. May require time-pressured decision-making. Must be available to occasionally work a modified work schedule or extended workday hours.

Work Environment:

Seeking a Project Manager in the Albany, NY region with monthly travel to an out-of-state location.

Pay Rate: $60.00/Hourly Salary. Actual compensation will depend on the individuals qualifications, education, skills, and experience.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LALAND BAPTISTE:

Medical / Prescription Plan

Dental / Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Short / Long Term Disability Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K

Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days

Sick Leave

Laland Baptiste LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer