Project Manager for Commercial Wood Frame Construction

Large construction company

Our client company, a large construction company, needs a strong PM well versed in commercial wood frame projects. Hotel. Multi unit, assisted living, restaurants, Etc

Position is based in the Fitchburg / Gardner area but business is all over, mostly in Greater Boston and suburbs. Compensation based on experience and job fit.

Job Description

Project Manager

Tasks related to this position are as follows:

• Liaise between General Contractor and our framing crew.

• Review plans and specifications to create detailed materials lists.

• Review estimates and compare to the contract drawings for accuracy.

• Review shop drawings and compare to the contract drawings for accuracy.

• Source, request quotes and track response from vendors for special order items.

• Enter materials list in computer quote system.

• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of work performed including generating reports on all projects.

• Maintain filing system by job and customer.

• Produce and/or track the following critical documents:

o Quotes / Estimates

o Product Submittals

o Shop drawings

o Requisitions

o Change orders

o All other documents necessary

• Provide purchasing with material quantities and timing needs consistent with the construction schedule provided by the GC.

• Coordinate manpower and materials to maintain schedule and price and to insure completed work conforms tocontract documents.

• Monitor materials usage and payment history.

• Distill materials estimate to produce project ‘schedule of values’.

• Help as needed with administrative duties including record keeping, filing and plan copying.

Skills essential to this position are as follows:

• Experience in a retail lumber yard is extremely desirable.

• Understanding of the IBC and IRC Building codes.

• Detailed knowledge of conventional and EWP framing procedures.

• Detailed knowledge of framing, roofing, siding, trim and hardware products used in wood frame construction.

• Competency in architectural and structural plans reading.

• Ability to cross-reference materials needs with the construction schedule.

• Familiarity with the documentation and paperwork process necessary for commercial projects.

(SOV, ASI, SKA, SKS, RFQ, RFI, GMP, C.O., Field Conflict Reports, Job meeting notes, etc.)

​Previous use of AIA format desirable but not required.

• Competency in using Microsoft Office.

Competency in using Microsoft Project or similar project management
software is very desirable but not required. (Future competency will be
expected.)

• General computer literacy and typing ability.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Being bi-lingual or tri-lingual is extremely desirable. (English, Portuguese, Spanish)

• Competency in using estimating software desirable but not required.

(Future competency will be expected.)

• Understanding of OSHA requirements as related to construction.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Individual must be organized, able to set and maintain priorities and work self-directed.

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Benefits Offered

Vision, Medical, Life, Dental, 401K



Employment Type

Full-Time