Project Manager 1 - Interiors

at  James G Davis Construction Corporation

At DAVIS, we’re redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all.
The Project Manager I is responsible for assisting the Interiors Project Management Team with the daily
management and execution of the construction process. The Project Manager I may manage small scale interior
projects. This role will assist with safety management, quality, cost management, contracting, scheduling,
estimating, bidding and contract administration function to ensure successful completion of the project, both
timely and within budget.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE + SPECIAL SKILLS

• Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field or equivalent

construction experience*

• Minimum of two (2) years previous construction experience*
• Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and construction project management, including

safety standards*

• Demonstrated ability to:

o understand and learn technical systems and processes*

o show initiative, self-motivation, decision making and appropriate level of commitment to job*

• Exhibit the skills necessary to take on entry level management and leadership roles*
• Decision making, research and analytical problem solving skills*
• Time management with the ability to organize, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and

demands, and to work independently*

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and interact effectively at all levels within the

organization*

• MS Office – Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook experience*
• Project management and scheduling software experience (i.e. Primavera, MS Project, or other)*
• Certifications for First Aid, CPR and OSHA 30-hour
• General Contracting experience

Technical Knowledge

• Provide an operational support role in the project pre-construction services and bidding process t

Safety

• Enforce the DAVIS Safety program in accordance with DAVIS Policies and Processes, local, state, and

federal laws to include all subcontractors

• Participate in and reports on safety walks
• Assist in the development of project-specific safety plan and orientation process
• Obtain and maintain current certifications for First Aid, CPR and OSHA

Technical Knowledge

• Provide an operational support role in the project pre-construction services and bidding process to

include preparing cost estimates, generating scopes of work, preparing preliminary schedule and site

logistics as required

• Participate in the development of DAVIS Bid or GMP Package to include proper development of trade

scopes, solicit and review subcontractor and material supplier bids, comprehensive project schedule and

any necessary bid clarifications for review and approval by senior staff

• Assist with buy-out process
• Develop, or assist with the implementation of the project budget
• Under the direction of senior management, negotiate and issue subcontract agreements, purchase

orders, subcontractor submittal and RFI management, subcontract change orders, subcontractor

schedule management, and subcontractor close out management

• Provide support information to the detailed project construction progress schedule in coordination with

Superintendent, Project Manager, subcontractors and suppliers; update the schedule on a timely basis or

as required by the Project with guidance from the primary Project Manager and Superintendent

• Prepare and maintain tracking logs for contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, requests for

information (RFI’s), change orders, and material deliveries

• Review of submittals, shop drawings, and requests for information (RFI’s), including coordination with

contract documents, with guidance from Superintendent and Project Manager

• Responsible for sustainability or LEED tracking
• Maintain a complete, current and accurate set of contract documents and “as-builts”; electronically post

and update drawings with RFIs and submittals

• Prepare change proposals, negotiate, execute, and issue change orders to subcontractors and others;

prepare revisions to the budget, as a result of change orders

• Utilize subcontract terms and know how they apply to various situations on a project
• Track and obtain properly executed documents to include contracts, insurance certificates, bonds and

other documents as required

• Assist and / or lead with project meetings, internal, owner or subcontract meetings, as required with

supervision of lead Project Manager

• Prepare subcontractor meeting agenda and supporting materials; begin to run weekly meetings with

assistance / participation

• Maintain meeting notes and issue meeting minutes that have been reviewed and approved by Project

Manager

• Assist and / or lead in the preparation of the Project Status Report (PSR) to include project safety

reports; updating cost management items, schedule, and tracking document; identifying risk; and

generating project photos

• Review, approve and code the subcontractor and vendor invoices, as directed
• Partner with DAVIS Superintendent in the development of site logistics and sequencing diagrams; create

the documents using proper software systems

• Assist in monthly project owner invoicing as required including subcontractor invoicing reviews, material

invoicing review, budget management

• Assist and / or lead in the management of project closeout process with preparing and completing the

job close out check lists, punch list process, collecting and issuing project close out documentation

• Gather documentation necessary to assist / execute financial closeout with owner, subcontractor and /

or vendor disputes

• Take progress photos and save onto server; issue a photo report, as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

Quality of Work

• Collaborate with field and office operations staff, participate in the implementation, to utilize the DAVIS

Quality Management system in the execution of the project

• Using DAVIS standards, review and prepare proper submittals to comply with contract documents
• Assist with the implementation of the budget / cost control process, change management process,

invoicing process, Project Status Report process, schedule control and maintenance process in

accordance with the DAVIS quality standards on a consistent basis

• Create and manage quality control and deficiency logs utilizing Latista, or similar software
• Develop thorough scopes of work for each trade to ensure buy-out completeness
• Solicit, review and analyze bids from subcontractors and material suppliers for correct scope of work;

assuring accuracy

• Learn and coordinate with other project team members to assure adherence to Best Practices

Commitment

• Perform responsibilities with excellence in service, integrity and building relationships as exemplified in

DAVIS core values

• Take the necessary steps in following tasks through to completion
• Demonstrate involvement in DAVIS sponsored activities and industry-related events
• Participate with the retention and recruiting of current and future DAVIS employees
• Responsible for Project Engineer and Project Coordinator duties, as required to provide back up to

office staff when key personnel are absent

Cooperativeness & Teamwork

• Team with DAVIS Superintendent to assist and / or lead the construction process for the duration of

the project

• Actively participates and promotes a collaborative environment with owners, property managers, design

team members, co-workers, subcontractors, vendors and other contractors to enhance effective

communication

• Work well with others at all levels; fosters the spirit of cooperation to create a collaborative team

environment

Communication

• Effectively communicate with DAVIS team, owners, architects, and subcontractors from preconstruction

through project completion, including progress and any potential project impacts

• Develop strong relationships with project team through owners meeting, project meetings, internal, and

/ or subcontract meetings

• Actively maintain business relationships with owners, architect / engineers and subcontractors for

marketing

• Participate in presentations for potential projects, internal corporate initiatives, etc.
• Provide and use subcontractor qualification reports to assess subcontractor performance to provide

project teams with strategic guidance

Problem Solving

• Identify and execute a proactive approach to solving project issues including supporting active research,

coordination with other DAVIS resources, connecting with Subcontractor community as necessary to

help foster creative solutions

• Write a fully coordinated RFI that offers solutions and field information to the design team
• Implement solutions in a timely manner

Planning & Organization

• Manage task priorities and execute effectively
• Organize workflow, workspace, files and resources effectively
• Know the details of the project while maintaining a big picture outlook

Timeliness

• Demonstrate sense of urgency related to project billing and change order execution
• Fulfill attendance and commitment expectations
• Execute timeliness of project specific duties
• Prepares, maintains and completes the job start-up and closeout checklists

Management & Leadership

• Mentor and assist subordinate project team members