Construction Project Manager

**BLB Design/Build**:
**Construction Project Manager**:
**BLB Design/Build **is a Design-Build firm located in historic Amesbury, Massachusetts. Our office is in a renovated automobile and têxtile mill in Amesburys central business district. Our projects include high-end, luxury residential remodels and new builds in the Greater Newburyport area and north of Boston suburbs. The **BLB Team** takes pride in going beyond the build and we highly value care, communication, and collaboration with all our clients.

We are a tight-knit, hardworking, and dynamic team that is dedicated to a common end goal vibrant, contemporary living spaces beyond expectations.

**Responsibilities**:

- ** DESIGN-SCOPE REVIEW**:

- Collaborate with the chief visionary, sales team, and lead carpenter to review the project scope, drawings, and objectives prior to contract signing. This review should ensure that the plans, scope, and budget are accurate and without ambiguity. If revisions are needed, discuss with the estimator, subcontractors, and/or architect to capture the additional costs.
- Review subcontractor quotes to confirm they match the contract's language, specifications, and selections.
- ** PROJECT HANDOFF + PRE-CONSTRUCTION**:

- Work with office staff to prepare the project for the lead carpenter production once the contract is signed.
- Create the preliminary project schedule outlining all phases and tasks within the construction phase.
- Create lead carpenter binders with all relevant project information and review them with the lead carpenter during pre-construction.
- Prepare permit and any other City Hall compliance requirements.
- Prepare subcontractor start dates and efficiently communicate the timeline.
- Communicate with the client to schedule the preliminary project meeting to properly tee off construction. Follow the preliminary agenda for a successful meeting and seamless transition.
- ** CONSTRUCTION**:

- Utilize internal project management software to manage the project progress and update all construction weekly.
- Support all lead carpenters daily with ordering materials, scheduling subcontractors, inspections, and the general progress of the project production.
- Create product or material selection packets or schedules, including, but not limited to, interior doors, windows, paint, etc., and distribute them to the client for approval.
- Collaborate with the office staff regularly to monitor job costing and performance.
- Collaborate with the office staff to create change orders and present them to clients for approval.
- Hold subcontractors and suppliers responsible for their estimated quotes and respective scope of work.
- Work with the bookkeeper to approve or disapprove the subcontractor's invoicing as submitted.
- Schedule and run bi-weekly project meetings with all clients. Bi-weeklies should discuss current and upcoming work, outstanding items or questions, important updates, and action items.
- Ensure safe working environments and practices on job sites.
- ** PROJECT CLOSEOUT**:

- Collaborate with the project developer to create close-out documents for the client.
- Schedule all necessary final inspections to receive the Final Building Permit sign-off and Certificate of Occupancy (if required).
- Confirm all tasks are complete as per the contract and scope of work.
- Keep an archive of previous projects for future reference and use.

**Qualifications**:

- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally to clients, vendors, subcontractors, architects, and teammates.
- Ability to stay self-motivated and organized to push the project along schedule.
- Ability to work well with different personalities.
- Excellent organization and communication skills are required.
- Ability to exercise effective time management and scheduling.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible.
- Knowledge of the North Shore housing market and current costs.
- Previous construction knowledge is required.

**Salary and Benefits**:

- Full time
- Salary at $80,000 - $120,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
- Vacation, Holidays & PTO
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance

Additional Benefits
- Vacation, Holidays & PTO
- Medical
- 401(k) matching