Construction Project Manager
Project Management
Walpole, NH
Working at Bensonwood
At Bensonwood, we believe in creating better buildings for a healthier planet. Our dedicated employees work on projects of every size, collaborating with homeowners and building professionals. With more than four decades of award-winning residential and commercial projects throughout the US as evidence, our company’s dynamic, team-oriented culture values environmental responsibility and improving design and construction standards. Bensonwood is seeking a Safety Coordinator to join the team.
Position Summary
The Construction Project Manager’s function is to lead role in stewarding multiple projects from schematic design through completion. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday role and is based out of our Walpole, NH facility. Minimal travel is required.
Primary Responsibilities
- Communicate directly with clients, builders, and subcontractors regarding all aspects of BWC package fulfillment
- Collaborate with changing teams of architects, designers, and engineers to ensure project feasibility
- Work with in-house estimators to project cost information. Track and update costs throughout the building process
- Develop and maintain project schedules
- Prepare contracts and change orders, including negotiation on terms & conditions
- Assess and monitor conditions and progress on site, principally through communication from our office; and occasionally through site visits
- Maintain excellent and easily-retrievable documentation of processes, including meeting agendas and minutes, client decisions, specifications, job reports, and written and verbal communication
- Work within PM department toward continuous improvement of processes and products
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in residential and/or commercial construction required
- Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with strong attention to detail required
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, web-based scheduling and communication tools
- Experience using database accounting and project management software required
- Basic facility with 2d and 3d CAD-based software required
- Expert level oral and written communication skills required
- Even-keeled personality with strong self-management skills required
- Experience using Filemaker databases, Microsoft and Google Applications, and Sage 100 Contractor accounting software preferred
- Demonstrated history of delivering projects on time and on budget preferred
- Knowledge of high-performance building systems preferred
- Experience managing internal and external project teams, including Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors preferred
- Experience with the Design-Build method preferred
- Experience working with AIA contracts and documentation preferred
Additional Attributes of Success
- Positive, can-do team player with strong problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail with the ability to:
- Complete assignments accurately
- Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
- Work independently and collaboratively within a team setting with excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Computer literacy with the ability to work in all Microsoft and Google applications
- Strong belief in customer service and satisfaction
- Ability and flexibility to take on other responsibilities as assigned
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation will be based on skill level and experience
- Benefits include: Health Insurance, Holidays, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, 401(K), and Profit Sharing