Project Manager

Project Manager

Improve Group (IG) Project Managers drive the successful planning, implementation, and support of a wide variety of construction projects, many of which utilize state-of-the-art modular construction products and customized storage solutions for Military and DOD applications. Project Managers help develop comprehensive project plans for each project, then coordinate, track, and drive the efforts of all teams involved (internal and external partners) to project completion while providing ongoing clarity to the customer regarding the status of their project.

This role will be remotely in Colorado Spring, CO, with travel. Frequent travel is required, estimated to be 30%-60% of the total time worked. Some of this time is projected to occur at job sites within Colorado Springs. This position will report to the Director of Project Delivery.

As a Project Manager for Improve Group it is crucial to be strategic, resourceful, and excited by the opportunity to problem solve in the field.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct pre-proposal scope reviews and prepare product submittal packages:

o Review scope with account executive and design team to confirm project deliverables.

o Review and select subcontractors/vendors for the performance of the identified scope.

o Compile external estimates and create overall firm fixed price pricing to be used to develop client facing proposal.

o Build detailed product submittal packages and formal submittal documents (with help from the design team) and submit them for client approval before POs are issued to vendors.

Schedule and conduct all necessary pre-construction meetings:

o Informational meetings with internal project team.

o Site-visit and kickoff meeting with key stakeholders.

Perform regular site visits:

o Coordinate and conduct regular travel to project sites for check-ins or closeout as the complexity of each project requires. Prepare necessary reports related to such visits.

Logistics Management:

o Manage product orders, deliveries, and related logistics.

o Coordinate with relevant team members to track all orders and delivery dates, which includes incorporating critical path items into Gantt schedules.

Project/Strategic Management:

o Meticulously track the status of every project.

o Strategically guide projects to completion in conjunction.

o Create Gantt schedules for each project and maintain them on a weekly basis to ensure timely delivery of scope.

o Coordinate daily check-ins and weekly status meetings with an on-site supervisor and/or implementation teams.

o Respond to any challenges and changes that arise.

Closeout successfully completed projects:

o Perform all necessary quality assurance/quality control measures before leading clients in final walkthroughs.

o Prepare project closeout packages to issue to clients and internal team members.

o Project closeouts include photography of the finished job, submission of job costing reports, and resolution of all warranty issues.

Required Skills/Experience:

· 5+ years’ experience in managing Construction or similar projects.

· Experience in construction estimating practices.

· Experience in conducting complete project scope reviews.

· Ability to manage and maintain project schedules.

· Ability to work in various scheduling software.

· Ability to drive projects and project teams forward even when conditions are uncertain.

· Ability to adapt to managing projects that range beyond the traditional construction scope.

· Ability to travel to job sites to meet with customers and resources.

· Experience working on secure government environments is preferred.

· Prior Military experience preferred.

· Must be proficient with MS Suite applications including Outlook, Teams Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

· Prior experience utilizing a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

· Knowledge of construction processes, techniques, and industry best practices.

· Ability to communicate effectively and work with others/function as part of a team and maintain good working relationships within other IG departments in a variety of time zones.

· Strong business communication acumen (written and verbal).

· Clean driving record with proof of insurance and valid driver’s license.

· Ability to gain access to DoD facilities (required)

Compensation Structure:

· Competitive Base Salary ($80,000-$95,000)

· Performance based incentive pay and participation in the annual employee company bonus

· Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K company match

· Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Disability Insurance

· PTO and Holidays

Improve Group Company Overview:

Improve Group is a construction innovator with millions of dollars under contract, new modular construction technology, unheard of completion speeds, and an unrivaled integrated process. We want to continue to grow while improving the lives of more people and organizations. We are willing to take risks, innovate, and move quickly, which makes us confident we’ll not only reach our vision for growth, but will ensure our continued success for the long term. Leaders here must be willing to move fast, serve the team before serving the self and invest in building a strong culture. In our fast-paced work environment, that’s not always easy, but we have a great team and a deep sense for the purpose of what we’re trying to achieve.

Company Specialties: Business Process Consulting, Consulting, Construction, Innovation, Military, Government, Procurement, Government Contracts, Defense, Commercial and Residential, Education, Healthcare, Federal, Special Operations Forces, Secure Facilities, and Prefab