Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced travelling Commercial Construction Project Manager to oversee and manage construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with site superintendents about delays and any other issues.

• Visit project sites to evaluate progress and respond to customers’ concerns.

• Understand and administer contract and subcontract agreements.

• Troubleshoot all phases of installation and maintenance.

• Establish, update, and communicate the Master Project Schedule and manage its implementation.

• Communicate with clients to understand their requirements and goals.

• Enforce safety protocols among project staff.

• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure products meet design requirements.

• Generate invoices for clients based on services rendered.

• Create and edit CAD documents.

• Foster and enhance relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Keep management informed on project progress and budget through regularly scheduled Project Manager Review Meetings.

• Thoroughly understand Contract Documents, the General Contract, and the scope of work for all projects.

• Manage and oversee field operations and engineering processes and procedures.

• Work with Accounting to initiate the Pay Application process and follow up to ensure timely payment.

Essential Skills

• 5-8 years of experience in an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager role.

• Proficiency with Primavera Scheduling Software or similar.

• Detailed knowledge of construction management processes, materials, and equipment.

• Ability to implement leading-edge technologies such as Building Information Models (BIM) and Lean.

• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Familiarity with construction and project management software programs.

• Highly organized with excellent time management skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to multitask with a strong understanding of core duties.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs, solicits feedback to improve service, and meets commitments.

• Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, maintains confidentiality, listens without interrupting, keeps emotions under control, and remains open to new ideas.

• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in various situations, listens and gets clarification, responds well to questions, and demonstrates group presentation skills.

• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively, edits work for spelling and grammar, varies writing style to meet needs, and presents numerical data effectively.

• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and supports team success.

• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, and develops realistic action plans.

• Professionalism: Approaches others tactfully, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect, accepts responsibility for own actions, and follows through on commitments.

• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors work to ensure quality.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid / travelling office/on-site role. The initial project is at UNCP, involving 2 PEMB, athletic fields, and grand bleachers, with a total project value of $8 million. Travel schedule is two weeks on the road travelling to various projects around the country, and two weeks remote.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $1540.00 - $1830.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.