Job Description

Job Description

The Junior Project Manager (JPM) is responsible for supporting the Project Managers (PM) and Site Supervisors, managing new custom home construction and large scale home renovations from planning to completion.

During pre-construction, the JPM will work closely with the PMs to build scope of work documents, create the framework of budgets and schedules and ensure all necessary documentation is available to PMs and clients.

During construction, the JPM will co-manage the budget, schedule and ongoing communications with the client and others to keep the project on time and on budget. At all times thinking steps ahead in the process and planning for various situations that may arise.

The Project Manager will have ownership of multiple projects, communicating with clients and trade partners throughout the projects, interacting with local inspection officials, and working with other Grau employees as needed.

If You Are a Person Who…

• Is energetic and positive with a can-do attitude
• Understands that to be a successful project manager you must be persistent and tenacious
• Is always doing the right thing, even when no one is watching
• Is comfortable communicating with clients and architects about schedules, budgets and selections
• Is not flustered under pressure and remains calm and clear thinking
• Takes the initiative to get things done, no matter what it takes
• Wants to make a difference and grow with a company for the long-term
• Thrives in a team and wants to learn from others
• Likes to have a little fun. Because it can’t always be all work and no play

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum of 3 years of construction experience in custom residential new construction and/or historical renovations
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management a plus but not necessary
• Impeccable organizational and verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional time management skills
• Ability to problem solve to stay ahead of possible disruptions
• Extremely comfortable using builder based project management software (CoConstruct (preferred), Buildertrend, Procore or other)
• Thrive in an environment of tight deadlines, complicated projects and change
• Working knowledge of Microsoft or Google suite of productivity software
• Good typing skills are a plus (we do a lot of communicating with clients through our PM system!)

Office vs. Work From Home vs. Job Site

• We require that you work in our Durham office but we do offer some flexibility for remote work

Competitive pay and benefits including paid time off, health benefits including medical, vision and dental and a 401K plan with profit sharing.

Send a resume with cover letter outlining your background and level of experience to [email protected]

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