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PROJECT MANAGER

Safety for Project Managers

Control and monitor all site specific safety requirements
Document steps taken to control safety requirements on site
See that appropriate drug testing is administered under specified guidelines
File required safety reports
See that appropriate safety procedures manuals are in place and guidelines are followed

Leadership for Project Managers

Promote teamwork throughout the job site
Empower subordinates with necessary responsibility to function as required within the team

Contract Administration for Project Managers

Be thoroughly aware of all insurance and bonding requirements for successful completion of the project and see that all insurance and bond premiums are paid
See that all notifications are posted as required in the proper timeline for successful completion of the project
Ensure that all lien requirements are addressed

Human Relations for Project Managers

Know strengths and weaknesses of subordinate employees and maximize their effectiveness
Address employee issues in an appropriate manner taking into consideration all legal and regulatory requirements
Demonstrate appropriate people skills to facilitate smooth operation of the project
Understand and address labor relations matters in compliance with all legal issues while protecting the integrity of the company and job site

Project Skills for Project Managers

Implement the most cost effective and labor efficient scheduling program possible
See that all submittals are addressed appropriately
Clarify all RFI requests
See that change orders are executed properly
Monitor all pay applications including foremen, and superintendent submittals, and see that all employees hours are verified
Conduct thorough project closeouts and see that all paperwork and signoffs are completed as required

Communications for Project Managers

Maintain a thorough project meeting schedule and insist that all parties are represented with an appropriate level participant to positively impact the construction schedule
Develop appropriate agendas for project meetings and see that the discussions are recorded and minutes taken for future reference as well as distributed to participants for verification

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