Project Manager

At Hutton, we live by four words: Lead, Inspire, Respect, Construct. And doing this starts with the people we hire. A Hutton team member thinks first about the team, and that includes more than coworkers. It includes clients, subcontractors and community partners.

As a project manager, you will manage Hutton-led projects from start to finish. This role is pivotal in the successful completion of a project and will be responsible for managing pre-construction efforts, project schedules and budgets, relationships, closeout, risk, and other important components. A Hutton project manager has a proactive approach and always addresses a project with the customer's best interests in mind.

Position Description:

Character & Culture

• Ensure the entire building process is enjoyable for the owner and the community.
• Understand and mirror behavior relative to Hutton's cultural values: lead, inspire, respect, construct.
• Develop and maintain relationships beyond the jobsite
• Involve the community with jobsite events and help build excitement about a project.

Communication & Relationships

• Overcommunicate project plans and the current status to all team members.
• Accommodate and represent the owner's best interest at all times.
• Lead and motivate the team to accomplish project milestones.
• Build a quality project the owner is proud of and be profitable for Hutton.
• Extend Hutton's services as necessary to satisfy needs of the owner.

Pre-Construction & Trade Partner Coordination

• Lead pre-construction efforts, including pre-planning meetings, with assistance from the team leader, estimating support and project superintendent to ensure budget accuracy, scheduling needs and risks.
• Prepare accurate subcontracts with well-written scopes of work.
• Enforce Hutton's construction standards weekly at trade partner meetings.
• Ensure materials are onsite in a timely manner through regular communication with suppliers and trade partners.

Schedule Management

• Develop comprehensive project schedules by closely reviewing plans/specifications for required activities.
• Proactively manage and modify schedules with team to ensure project(s) remain on or ahead of schedule.

Management of Project Finances

• Create projections and forecasts with the superintendent and team leader to accurately reflect upcoming and/or projected costs required to successfully complete the project on time.
• Regularly manage budget process by updating required work to complete and current budget sections.
• Update budget and project profits monthly.

Jobsite Visits & Meetings

• Facilitate bi-weekly meetings with/for: the project superintendent; OAC (owner, architect, contractor); pre-installation.
• Produce project meeting minutes, share issues and propose solutions openly with attendees.
• Review safety, housekeeping, productivity, sequencing and project morale.

Risk Management

• Proactively mitigate/manage risk by prioritizing tasks with support from the superintendent.
• Incorporate Hutton's construction standards into every contract.

Job Closeout

• Initiate the close-out process prior to project completion.
• Complete Hutton's punchlist prior to architect punchlist.
• Manage job closeout by ensuring project is completed on time, punchlist items are finished, O&M manual are complete and delivered, owner training is performed, and the warranty system is set up.
• Plan, coordinate and lead final walk-through meeting.
• Ensure all pay applications and retaining billings are submitted in a timely manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Proficiency in construction management software: scheduling, estimating, ASTA, Bluebeam, and (OST) On Screen Takeoff; Microsoft Office Suite; laptops, tablets, smart phone and copier.
• Knowledge of estimating, bid processes, OSHA standards, safety procedures, SDS regulations, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in construction, and building codes/requirements.
• Strong presentation skills for project interviews.
• Integrity in all decisions and aspects of the project.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interpret general business documents, procedures, regulations, blueprints, and specifications.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with coworkers, trade partners, vendors, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to prioritize workload and successfully manage multiple projects at one time.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or other related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The project manager spends time in both an office environment and on jobsites, and must be able to regularly walk on uneven surfaces without assistance.

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay.
• 401K retirement savings plan.
• Company issued vehicle.
• Company issued cell phone.
• Company issued laptop and/or tablet.
• Paid time off
• Insurance benefits within one month of employment: health, dental, vision, basic & voluntary life, critical illness, accident, flexible spending, and health savings.
• Additional benefits: Financial Peace University Class, tuition reimbursement for team member's children, Hutton clothing, and safety glasses reimbursement.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training, skills training classes, and career advancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hutton provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.