Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The basic function of the Project Manager is to administer, direct and coordinate the functions of the field supervisory personnel and subcontractors of the operations division. The Project Manager is to make every effort to maximize profit and control cost to ensure stability and future growth within the division. The Project Manager is the primary interface between Ajax and the Architect, Engineer and Owner. The Project Manager reports to and is directly accountable to the Operations Manager. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Hire, terminate, and/or change the duties of assigned personnel, following established company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Develop and implement normal operating procedures for overall project operations.
• Approve material purchases and equipment rentals not covered in the estimate and not on hand or available.
• Act as company representative in negotiations with the owners.
• Approve the purchase of tools and supplies on jobsite.
• Approve all contract agreements and cost of all outside repairs of equipment assigned to the site(s).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Review reports used by Ajax to keep top management accurately informed as to the effectiveness of the management of time, cost, quality and safety.
• Oversee preparation of the project budget.
• Oversee preparation of the project schedule.
• Audit any activities and details associated with and needed for an efficient, profitable project from signing of the contract to conclusion of warranty period.
• Being totally committed to active participation in the company’s Quality Improvement Plan.
• Supervision of those reporting into them
• Maintain good relations with Project Managers and Owners.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5+ years of construction management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering or related field. 
• General Contractor License preferred
• Strong understanding of industry practices and trends and their impact on the corporation. 
• Advanced interpersonal, communicative, and organizational skills.

BENEFITS

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program 

EEO STATEMENT: 

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.        

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.