Special Projects Manager
Overview
Vaughn is one of the largest construction companies in Texas, focused on building university, healthcare, and research buildings for commercial clients. We are a sophisticated construction manager utilizing the latest technology (including drones, laser scanners, 3D modeling, and 3D printing) to plan and build high quality, enduring facilities.
Further, we treat all employees like family. Our family is committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence and work ethic. Vaughn’s leaders link our strategic priorities and resulting work activities to our core values, and we believe this drives excellence.
The Special Projects Manager provides overall administrative and technical direction for one project. They may direct multiple small projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
- Oversees total construction efforts to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule requirements.
- Initiates and serves as liaison with Owner and design team contacts to facilitate construction activities.
- Monitors/controls construction administration through direction of on-site staff to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget.
- Represents Vaughn in project meetings.
- Manage financial aspects of the project – Contract Changes, Project Cost Control, Cost Projections, Pay Applications.
- Develops procedures and provides opportunities to resolve conflicts as they arise.
- Develops sources and follows up on opportunities for future business.
- Buys out subcontractor contracts upon completion of bid process.
- Oversees maintenance of official project logs and documentation files.
- Participates in safety programs.
- Provides direction to planning and scheduling functions as required.
- Assists in employee training/orientation.
- Assists in the hire employment processes.
Education and Training
- Four-year degree in construction, engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience with general contractor building healthcare, higher education, and laboratory projects.
- Experience with self-performed work.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Thorough understanding of industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities.
- Solid leadership and supervisory skills with proven ability to lead a project team.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.