Construction Project Manager

Who Are We? 

Virtuous Enterprises LLC, a subsidiary of RAM Hotels, stands as the construction arm of our dynamic and innovative hotel management company headquartered in Columbus, Georgia. With a quiet yet steadfast dedication, we have emerged as a prominent leader in the hospitality sector in recent years, operating renowned upper-midscale brands in key markets across Alabama and Georgia. RAM Hotels boasts a portfolio of 26 currently open and operating hotels, with 4 more under construction and over 10 in the development pipeline. Our portfolio includes a diverse range of highly recognizable, top-tier lodging brands, such as Hampton, Hilton Garden Inn, Home2Suites, TRU by Hilton, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield, Candlewood Suites, and Holiday Inn Express, and we are actively engaged in building additional 'Lifestyle' brands like AC and Autograph.

POSITION: Construction Project Manager

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a self-assured, reliable construction project manager to supervisor all the company’s commercial projects. The commercial construction project manager will be tasked with directing and coordinating the construction team and all subcontractors, ensuring tools, equipment, and material are available, preparing reports, negotiating contracts, and analyzing risks. You should be able to work well within a team and liaise with external vendors.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall responsibility for project owner satisfaction and project financial performance.
• Construction document / plan review and coordination for QC and cost savings prior and during construction.
• Work with field management to generate job specific safety plan for the project.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the Owner, Engineer and Architect.
• Work with Pre-Construction and Field Supervision to identify and implement all contract deliverables, quality testing, and reporting requirements.
• Responsible for prequalifying subcontractors.
• Responsible for analyzing bids and complete subcontractor and material/ equipment supplier buy-out.
• Prepare contracts to include detailed scopes of work.
• Create staging, logistics, and phasing plans for projects.
• Lead coordination of subcontractors.
• Responsible for project startup, including obtaining permits and licenses and managing jobsite mobilization.
• Facilitate subcontractor pre-mobilization/startup meetings.
• Issue and administer subcontracts (payments, insurance, bond, safety, haz-com, etc.) and purchase orders for multiple trades.
• Responsible for the development, planning, and updating of overall project schedule.
• Attend/direct regular job scheduling meetings. Working Knowledge of Primavera P6 (preferred).
• Coordinate and track Request for Information (RFI’s), Request for Proposals (RFP’s), and Change Orders.
• Lead responsibility for project quality control plan implementation and compliance.
• Prioritize, review, and expedite submittals and project related inspections.
• Expedite material deliveries according to project schedule requirements.
• Develop and administer subcontractor and purchase order change orders.
• Review projections, labor reports, safety documents, and schedules monthly.
• Review and approve material/equipment invoices according to project budget.
• Prepare payment requests and monitor collections.
• Attend and run OAC progress meetings.
• Enter and update information in project management software (job status reports, projections, change orders, and RFI’s).
• Manage and oversee job close-out documentation and procedures (closeout documents, final job report, and final accounting).
• Mentor and train assistant project managers and co-op/intern students.

REQUIRED SKILLS

·        Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or similar certification

·        Advanced understanding of construction processes, principles, materials, and tools

·        Excellent leadership abilities

·        Great time management and organizations skills

·        Ability to clearly communicate

·        Good critical thinking and problem- solving skills

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

·        Ensure that you are always a positive representative of the company; embrace and respect diversity and multi-cultural environments. 

·        Develop and cultivate a never-ending appetite for learning to broaden your knowledge.

BENEFITS

Virtuous Enterprises LLC hires the best people; we work extremely hard to provide benefits that make the work-life balance much more enjoyable.  As a leader in the hospitality industry, we promote advancement opportunities, we offer our eligible employees comprehensive health benefit packages for you and your family, vacation time, quarterly bonuses, 401K, and other additional perks being an employee of Virtuous. 

Virtuous Enterprises LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmation Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.