The role of the Carpentry Project Manager is to thoroughly comprehend & describe a scope of work, calculate the associated cost of completing the project, and communicate a bid to clients in a timely manner. The Project Manager will collect and analyze jobsite details noting relevant information while following the Lovett Deconstruction template & checklist to accurately estimate jobs. A Project Manager must be comfortable with numbers and analytics. Additionally, the Project Manager must pay great attention to detail and possess excellent communication skills. The goal is to provide accurate information to help operations and strategic planning.
Once a bid is accepted, the Project Manager will attend the job start to liaise with both contractor and project lead. The duty of a Project Manager at a job start is to clarify any final scope questions and make note of changes on the day. They are also responsible for setting the tone for the job. This includes instilling both the Lead and the contractor with confidence in the Project Manager’s understanding of the job and the scope allowing for a seamless transition to the production phase, at which point the Project Manager remains in contact with the progress of the job through to completion, acting as the primary administrative support for the job.
What we offer:
Lovett Deconstruction provides a generous package of employee benefits including:
100% Employer-paid Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance offerings
100% Employer-paid Long Term Disability
100% Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
401(k) retirement plan available to all employees, with an employer match. Eligible and fully vested immediately.
2 weeks of accrued vacation to start
5 paid sick days
6 paid holidays
8 paid hours for volunteering
1 monthly massage
Monthly team lunches
Professional Development & Tuition reimbursement
Discounts in our Salvage Shop
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Refine existing project estimation and invoicing systems to ensure a high-level of accountability, accuracy and a seamless service journey.
- Receive requests for potential projects.
- Vet projects by asking questions, in accordance with the Lovett script, about the scope of a project and gathering appropriate information to create a bid, which includes photographs, plans or doing a walkthrough.
- Attend walkthroughs to make meaningful and essential connections with clients.
- Collect and analyze jobsite details and carefully note relevant information while following the Lovett Deconstruction template and check-list.
- Return bids within 2-3 days on average. (No more than 5 and this should be the exception.)
- Bids should be clear, detailed, and accurate considering future use for the Lead during the course of the job.
- Attend job starts and act as liaison between contractor and Lead clarifying scope questions and noting any changes.
- Once the project has begun, continuously check-in with the Lead about timeline, scope changes, crew changes, tool needs, drop boxes, and estimated completion date, functioning as the administrative contact person for the job.
- Visit job sites.
- Deliver tools and other supplies when necessary.
- Follow all Lovett protocols for processes, safety and mission.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal skills: friendly & efficient on the phone, in person, and in text.
- Ability to read building plans.
- Familiarity with residential construction and remodel project flows.
- Familiarity with residential construction related logistics and building terminology.
- Experience working with contractors and subcontractors.
- Comfortable with numbers and technology.
- Great attention to detail.
- Experienced in data analysis and estimation metrics.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent time management
- Experience calculating team hours
- Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts
Experience:
- 6-8 years of experience running residential construction projects, including complete remodels
- 6-8 years in a supervisory role
- Excellent working knowledge of MS office, databases, and information systems
- Continuing professional education is a plus
Physical Demands:
- The following capabilities are required in order to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden on the company are available to address the following requirements.
- Ability to perform repetitive movements.
- Sitting, standing, walking, talking, seeing and hearing is required. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to persons with disabilities to permit them to perform required tasks.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs over the course of a day; handling power tools and hand tools; prying, pulling and twisting
- Capable of communication via text message, group text message and email
- Ability to work in an environment with moderate to high noise levels with the ability to use proper ear protection as needed or when instructed
- Ability to use laptop computer for prolonged periods
- Travel for short periods of time periodically
Hours:
In-office position. Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
How To Apply:
If you believe that you would be the perfect fit for our team and you have the skills and experience to back it up, please apply to this posting with your resume. We’d love to learn about your interest in applying for this role so a cover letter is most welcome! You make also apply through our Careers’ Page (https://www.lovettdeconstruction.com/careers) or by sending your resume and cover letter to hr@lovettdeconstruction.com.