Jr Project Manager

LA Design & Construction is a rapidly growing Residential and Commercial Construction company with offices in Pequannock and Hoboken. We are looking for a hard working, detailed oriented individual who has experience in construction and wants to jump to a management level position. We are looking for someone who wants a career, not just a job.

This position will oversee the production and management of various residential construction projects. Must have strong communication and organizational skills, construction knowledge, and the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects at once. The position will oversee and support the field staff and must be able to evaluate their skills and abilities as well as recognize areas of improvement and additional training. When issues or conflicts arise on a project, this individual will take a pragmatic approach and use strong problem-solving skills to bring the matter to a positive resolution.

This is a entry level management position who reports directly to the sales team/Sr PM's to ensure all projects are being completed the way they were sold to the customer.

Responsibilities:
*Oversee daily activities of multiple projects to ensure productivity and maintain the job schedule and budget
*Meet with customers to provide updates, address concerns, and relay selections and vital information to the sales department.
*Provide leadership and guidance to field staff on each project to maintain productivity
*Management of daily schedule and communication to field staff
*Purchasing of material to ensure all jobs have the necessary resources for both LA Staff
*Update job progress via SmartSheet daily, properly documenting with photos/documents as necessary
*Oversee subcontractors to ensure they are maintaining all company protocols and quality standards
*Take accurate measurements needed for special order items such doors, windows, appliances, etc. and order directly from vendors.
*Perform job site inspections and create punch lists for each project ensuring completion
*Utilize strong problem-solving abilities to come up with creative solutions to problems and barriers
*Monitor and enforce job site safety and identify threats and gaps that create liability issues.
*Communicate with Designer/Project Manager with the overall goal of completing projects on time, on budget, while exceeding customers expectations.

Requirements:
*OSHA Knowledge
*Construction knowledge including carpentry, plumbing, electric etc.
*Sequence of construction for bathroom/kitchen remodels
*Ability to read and understand blueprints a plus but training is available
*Clean driving record
*3+ years of residential construction experience