Project Manager

The primary purpose of the Project Manager is to manage the staff and resources involved/related to projects to ensure quality work is performed in a timely and cost-effective manner. The Project Manager reports directly to the Senior Project Manager.

• Conduct themselves in alignment with the Downing Core Values
• Focus on day-to-day tasks while managing multiple jobs
• Effectively manage personnel and resources related to the project team
• Communicate effectively with management staff, project team, project owners, architects, vendors, and contractors on all issues related to the project
• Oversee the job cost projection process on various projects simultaneously
• Develop budgets, estimates, and write proposals
• Manage job costs effectively by provide necessary accounting and work-related documentation ensuring labor, material and subcontractor costs are appropriately charged
• Administer duties including reviewing and maintaining project plans/files, project change orders, purchase orders, and contingency budgets.
• Maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
• Maintain and track work schedules•Bid package and meticulous scope development
• Oversee all documentation and processes are followed for the bidding/buyout process
• Assist internal design team and/or Architects with design-build delivery of plans and specifications when needed
• Responsible for procurement of equipment and project materials for the job when needed
• Drafts, reviews, issues, and administers subcontractor and supplier agreements and delegates as necessary
• Provides accurate monthly job cost projections
• Assists Superintendent with completion of the punch list and provides final documentation
• Works with Owner and Architect to conduct final inspections and oversee job clean up to ensure timely completion of required work items
• Have and continue to gain knowledge of program management, master plan, schematic design, design development, and construction document scopes of work and processes
• Ensure safety meetings, job site walks, and emergency procedures are conveyed and adhered to on responsible projects
• Listen, problem solve and run effective meetings open-mindedly
• Take the owner’s perspective when addressing all things related to the project, while balancing the profitability of the project
• Perform the roles and duties for all direct reports when necessary
• Develop win-win scenarios and bring final resolution to issues and problems
• Use written and verbal communication effectively
• Learn and acquire customer-specific design needs
• Remain calm and professional during peak periods of activities
• Comply with all work-related deadlines

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred
• Proven work experience in construction management
• Familiarity with construction management software packages
• Ability to problem solve with solid judgement and independent thinking for quick resolution
• Proficient with computers, tablets, smart phones, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Team focused with initiative to work individually
• Disciplined work ethic
• Service Attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including phone etiquette
• Willingness to work necessary hours to ensure all project needs are met
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines

• Lead, manage, accountability
• Takes ownership
• Delegates effectively
• Fosters teamwork
• Serves as an example to others
• Long term planner

• Maintains good professional relations with past and existing Clients. Continues to engage them to ensure they are a Client for life
• Assist Partners with developing of future work and new relationships.
• Provides all financial and project updates requested or required by the Owner throughout the project
• Responsible for Owner updates based on need/desire of frequency by Client
• Provides Downing with possible project or new client opportunities

Is a good promoter of all things Downing, both internally and externally

Be the ambassador of Downing’s safety motto: One Person. One Team. One Family.