Project Manager

General Expectations

The Highline Partners Project Manager is a collaborative team player who is organized, reliable, and understands the confidential nature of our work and clientele. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure successful project delivery.

Core Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Microsoft Project.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to "on-the-fly" assignments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks for maximum efficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans effectively.

Key Responsibilities

The Project Manager plays a critical role in coordinating information and activities among Principal Owners, Homeowners, Site Superintendents, and the Office Management Team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Project Budget Management

• Review project plans for constructability and cost implications.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, incorporating value engineering where possible.
• Present and review budgets with owners and architects.
• Collaborate with Superintendents and accounting team to manage budgets throughout construction.
• Oversee change order process and communicate updates to owners.
• Ensure monthly invoice coding aligns with budget, scope, and completed work.

2. Scheduling

• Create and manage project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and communicate schedule updates to owners and principals.
• Train Superintendents on scheduling tools and their impact.
• Conduct monthly schedule reviews with subcontractors and track milestone decisions.

3. Subcontractor Coordination

• Partner with Contracts Manager for subcontract review and execution.
• Lead kickoff meetings to clarify scope and expectations.
• Resolve subcontractor issues related to scope or schedule.
• Manage change orders and ensure timely submission.
• Communicate upcoming schedule and scope changes proactively.

4. Team & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary point of contact for architects, designers, and owners during construction.
• Lead weekly OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) meetings.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers and Superintendents on weekly task forecasting and management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of construction management experience (high end residential preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Architecture