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Project Manager ( Mission Critical/Data Center Experience)
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.
$53,093 / year median in Colorado
+15% projected growth
Job Description
- Support the preconstruction effort including assembling bid packages, directing pre-bid meetings, detailed analysis of bids, award, and assistance with contract negotiation
- Identify and lead cost savings efforts through value engineering
- Assembly of accurate general conditions estimates and maintain GCs budgets throughout construction
- Ensure that construction, subcontracts, and purchase orders are in accordance with the Contract Documents
- Understand what constitutes a breach of contract and the steps involved to enforce
- Ability to analyze change order requests from the Owner or subcontractors, determine validity, and negotiate agreement on changes between Owner and between subcontractors
- Mentor, train, and supervise direct reports including Project Engineers and Assistant Project Manager(s), delegate effectively
- Accurately forecast project costs and report to leadership monthly
- Oversee creation and maintenance of the project schedule, assist superintendents with schedule updates, and ensure projects are completed on time Who we think will be a great fit A person with the willingness and passion to lead and develop their teams while also having the ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with all team members and supervise all aspects of building construction.
- 8+ years of relevant commercial construction experience, healthcare and office building experience preferred
- Knowledge of local market and city regulatory requirements and procedures preferred
- Has completed one or more projects as Project Leader in charge of outcome (financial, completion, schedule)
- Has been a part of a larger project team supporting the team leader on project management duties and responsibilities
- Understands the successful pre-project planning effects on the delivery of a project
- College graduate with relevant degree
- Experience using Excel, Synchro, Procore, Bluebeam, Egnyte, CMiC, and Revit or comparable construction technologies is a plus
- Estimator is a plus.